Unless the receivers are lighter, the only cheap part is the ratchet. I've gone thru 3, and now have the T-Tech Vortex. No more ratchet breaks. A plastic rear sight is no big deal, they don't break anyway. The price hasn't changed so maybe they have found a way to save money somehow.

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