I've also been tying on a Regal for several years now and would not consider replacing it with any other vise. I've also heard stories about hooks shooting out of the jaws but like some others, I've tied alot on mine and never had that happen.
One thing that I like about the Regal so well it the flat surface on top of the head. I tie right-handed and while tying the flat spot on the top of the head is the perfect place for my left hand to rest steady while holding materials, etc. I have the Midge jaws and have tied from size 10 up to 26 on mine with zero problems.