I've been tying on a Regal since 1990. I don't care for the midge jaws, since i think they limit you in hook size a bit. The standard jaws work for just about everything yu will tie, with the exception of sub #24 hooks. Yes....if the jaws are not positioned properly in the standard jaws, they can and will spit a hook....and most often chip them a bit in the process. INn all the years I've used mine it has done it twice. Both times I was "tweaking" hook position for a particular angle. The stainless jaws in the Regal I personally feel is perfection....no more chipping to worry about, and a slightly finer jaw to better place smaller trout hooks. If I EVER replace my current vise, it will be for a Regal Medalion with stainless jaws.