[Leica] Seeking advice on the merits of the M7 and MP

[crbirchenhall at googlemail.com (Christopher Birchenhall)]

LUGers

Can I ask for advice on the merits of the Leica M7 and MP? I am
contemplating the purchase of a M7 or a MP. I have read various
reviews but views are mixed. I see the M7, when compared with my
M6TTL, offering the advantage of aperature priority automatic exposure
while the MP, when compared with the M3 or M4-P, seems to offer TTL
metering, better mechanical structure and an improved viewfinder.
While I seem to building up a "collection" my question is directed to
the experience of using the camera.

All comments are welcome, Chris B