For the past 6 - 7 years I have been tying on a Dyna-King Barracuda vise. Once a week I get to tie on a Regal Medallion Rotary vise (I help teach new fly tyers - young and old). Both vises are well made. Both do a very good job for what they were designed for. Yes there is dfferences. I am very happy with my Barracuda and will not give it up. Like others here have suggested............... you really have to try a vise before you buy it. I can say that from experience. I almost bought 2 very popular and very well made vises before I tried each of them. When I tried them they just didn't feel right for me. When I tried the Barracuda I knew that was the one.