Are you satisfied with the Howa mini heavy barrel?

[s3silver]

So I already own a Howa mini with a 20" sporter barrel. It's all factory right now. I haven't shot it too much (nor done load workup for it) but from what I've shot it shoots a consistent 1 to 1.5 moa which is good enough for hunting. I got to thinking about a rebarrel to a heavier barrel profile higher end barrel which would probably set me back $300-400. Then I thought why not just buy another mini with the heavy barrel then I'll have two mini's: the sporter barrel one would be more of a lightweight hunting rifle while the heavy barrel one would be used for both hunting and as a range toy. My question is, those that have the heavy barrel, how satisfied are you with it? Is it a consistent 1 moa or less shooter that you have not justified upgrading to a higher end barrel?