Of the various repro brands I've tried and had team mates try, Pantac/Phantom consistently comes out on top as the most consistent and reliable quality for repro gear. As for the differences compared to the real deal, consider that real gear is made to take a beating and continue to work properly where an operator's life is at stake. Most players will never rely on or beat their gear to this extent. The decision of whether to go real or repro is largely a personal cost/value assessment.
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