I own three regals. I started tying on the fixed head Inex. Then moved up to the Medalion with standard jaws. I easily tied flies down to #22 and even dipped lower, but was always very careful when doing so. I have had my eyes on the Stainless Steel Jaw version for quite some time, and just a couple weeks ago sprung for one. Unbelievable. I can't say enough good things about the SS version. I have had no problems with any of my Regals, and I do a bit of commercial tying and tie a decent number of flies every year.

I have tried out many other vises just to see if the grass is greener and I have never found anything I enjoy tying on better than a regal.

The hook spitting issue is overrated in my view. I have had one hook spit out on me in all my time using Regals, and it was totally my fault and would have happened no mater what vise I was using.