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Originally Posted by swordsaint
Yuxi I guess i should of been clearer.. i was talking about the brands they sell in general.
Anyway I see a few people really like eagle over blackhawk, i am curious as to why. Me I like blackhawk and i have never had a problem. i know the nylon they use is different but does it make a difference?
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No worries, I would just stick to Pantac for most replica gear needs, their prices are fair (Unlike others) and their quality is quite good, even relative to some real gear companies.
Eagle is usually recognized as more original in design than Blackhawk, as well, they have many contracts to supply the military which Blackhawk does not have (at all, vs. only some, I can't say for sure, though speculation is that their stuff not being made in the USA hurts their chances of snagging a contract), also their build quality is generally seen as higher than Blackhawk.
Build quality is often hard for airsofters to judge since most of us do not really abuse our gear the way real soldiers do, but to professional soldiers who consistently push their gear to their limits, Eagle's quality shines out.
Me personally, I try to keep a balance in my setups between price, availability, and realism towards whatever impression I am trying to work on. Sometimes I compromise and buy the cheaper item, other times I just bite the bullet and buy the more expensive piece of equipment if proves to be essential to have the real version.