Gomer,
I agree, all things being equal no one should have a problem. As far as pushing weather, it would be interesting to me to compare SPIFR qualified pilots and aircraft vs SPVFR pilots and aircraft that go IIMC and fail to survive or CFIT.
Just off the top of my head I can think of maybe one that had a .297 current pilot and an IFR equipped aircraft.
Devil - I agree about the checklists, but my experience with the check airmen has only been positive.
Complexity is an issue with the twins, it amazes me when someone wrecks a perfectly good aircraft because of a small problem not requiring immediate action.
Totti - I love the rural equipment requirements!