Given that a simulator is just that : a simulator, the next time you are in one I invite you to try the following.
10,000 feet, 250 KIAS, close taps, pull back smoothly to 45 degrees nose up and simply let go of the prong.
The result will give you great confidence in the design, and remind you that, while, (in relative terms ), the B737 is a reasonably slippery airframe, it is just another airplane.
No vices ; what you see is what you get. No tricks or traps. Good fun to fly.
Enjoy !!