I though I'd throw my 
in its a bit long but as I've had the chance to compare in hand a few real mods next to there clones some I own some I don't but have had the chance to compare side by side. Here's a pic of my most expensive mod a real Private v2, my favorite mod brass M16 clone from FT, and my most hated mod/clone/want-a-bee the #19 with IGO-L.
As far as clones vs the real thing
Private v2 Clone = 1:1 copies I can even take parts from the clones and use them on the real thing except for the firing pin and the center pin the ones on the clone are smaller. Build Quality is not that great IE the finish on the aluminum but the one my brother has[clone] seems to be fine. But considering the price difference not that big of a deal. My brother got his from FT for what $12 I paid $180 for mine
I mean the build quality is better but that's a huge gap considering the performance is pretty much the same. Those silver plated pins don't really do a whole lot on the real one in fact the silver plating started coming off. After about a month it was to the point where only the brass was making a connection.
Brass M16 = My most used mod at the moment never seen a real one but this one is really f*^king nice I end up putting my Trident on it more then the Private v2 which I bought it for. It has a nice weight too it probably the heaviest mech mod I have.
Sigelei #19 = I only show/mention it only to warn you the #19 and most other Sigelei's I've played with while they look nice they require some work/modding/fixing to get it performing at an enjoyable level. I mean some of the Sigelei's or decent I liked the Zmax but as far as their mechs go not really worth it compared to some of the clones I got from FT for far less money.
Aluminum Sentinel clone from FT = junk I suggest sticking to brass or steel seeing as not all aluminum is the same there a decent weight difference between a real sentinel and a clone and the treads on the aluminum clones ain't that good. I ended up just using the aluminum outer tubes from the sentinel clone to fill in the gaps on the private v2 when using longer batteries and/or a kick.
Chi Yu / BaGua clones from FT = I have a few of these some brass/some steel there the same as the real mod same button and everything . I like these mostly because no matter what battery I use its a single size tube mod unlike the telescoping mods that have an outer tube and a smaller inner tube which is why I put the tube on the private when I'm using longer batteries. The only problem I seen with them is the finish on the tubes and the adjustable airflow controller doesn't work that good easy fix though it just seems like they didn't drill the holes all the way trough on the top cap. Also the logos can be a bit off centered still all and all a decent clone. I just wish they had the BaGua 14500 clone.
K100 from FT = Its ok not really in my top pick but it performs well. Its mostly the styling of the telescoping tube and the button they both work I just don't like the look of them that much.
For the most parts clones are getting pretty good these days in fact you would think some of them where made in the same factory as the real thing[Grand Vapor]. I don't have any side button mods clones or genuine I prefer bottom buttons so I can't speak on them. I have a lot of clones multiples of some and a few genuine mods too, but at the price they go for I can get a few clones some good, some bad and still come out cheaper. FT has changed the way I buy mods shipping from FT is a bit long but worth it at those prices. Its also worth paying the extra 30 cent for USPS First-Class from FT takes about 5-7 days without it, it can take up 30 days. But I can seen buying from a US vender to receive it faster. Which is why I buy my batteries and small part from my local vape/hobby shops.
Also something to consider is even though not a mod but still a clone is IGO-L from FT its clone of a clone but better then the... "real clone" and at the price FT has them its the best starter RDA you can buy cames with enough wick and wire to build 4 coils and a drip tip the real one doesn't come with any of that just the RDA itself and its twice the price.
I ordered a gold Trident clone from FT to compare to the real one I have. The Trident is the best damn RDA in the world
I say that mostly because I probably over paid for it I have a real one. But if the clone is just as good as the real deal I may be getting a few of them.
in its a bit long but as I've had the chance to compare in hand a few real mods next to there clones some I own some I don't but have had the chance to compare side by side. Here's a pic of my most expensive mod a real Private v2, my favorite mod brass M16 clone from FT, and my most hated mod/clone/want-a-bee the #19 with IGO-L.
As far as clones vs the real thing
Private v2 Clone = 1:1 copies I can even take parts from the clones and use them on the real thing except for the firing pin and the center pin the ones on the clone are smaller. Build Quality is not that great IE the finish on the aluminum but the one my brother has[clone] seems to be fine. But considering the price difference not that big of a deal. My brother got his from FT for what $12 I paid $180 for mine
I mean the build quality is better but that's a huge gap considering the performance is pretty much the same. Those silver plated pins don't really do a whole lot on the real one in fact the silver plating started coming off. After about a month it was to the point where only the brass was making a connection.Brass M16 = My most used mod at the moment never seen a real one but this one is really f*^king nice I end up putting my Trident on it more then the Private v2 which I bought it for. It has a nice weight too it probably the heaviest mech mod I have. Sigelei #19 = I only show/mention it only to warn you the #19 and most other Sigelei's I've played with while they look nice they require some work/modding/fixing to get it performing at an enjoyable level. I mean some of the Sigelei's or decent I liked the Zmax but as far as their mechs go not really worth it compared to some of the clones I got from FT for far less money. Aluminum Sentinel clone from FT = junk I suggest sticking to brass or steel seeing as not all aluminum is the same there a decent weight difference between a real sentinel and a clone and the treads on the aluminum clones ain't that good. I ended up just using the aluminum outer tubes from the sentinel clone to fill in the gaps on the private v2 when using longer batteries and/or a kick. Chi Yu / BaGua clones from FT = I have a few of these some brass/some steel there the same as the real mod same button and everything . I like these mostly because no matter what battery I use its a single size tube mod unlike the telescoping mods that have an outer tube and a smaller inner tube which is why I put the tube on the private when I'm using longer batteries. The only problem I seen with them is the finish on the tubes and the adjustable airflow controller doesn't work that good easy fix though it just seems like they didn't drill the holes all the way trough on the top cap. Also the logos can be a bit off centered still all and all a decent clone. I just wish they had the BaGua 14500 clone.K100 from FT = Its ok not really in my top pick but it performs well. Its mostly the styling of the telescoping tube and the button they both work I just don't like the look of them that much.For the most parts clones are getting pretty good these days in fact you would think some of them where made in the same factory as the real thing[Grand Vapor]. I don't have any side button mods clones or genuine I prefer bottom buttons so I can't speak on them. I have a lot of clones multiples of some and a few genuine mods too, but at the price they go for I can get a few clones some good, some bad and still come out cheaper. FT has changed the way I buy mods shipping from FT is a bit long but worth it at those prices. Its also worth paying the extra 30 cent for USPS First-Class from FT takes about 5-7 days without it, it can take up 30 days. But I can seen buying from a US vender to receive it faster. Which is why I buy my batteries and small part from my local vape/hobby shops.
Also something to consider is even though not a mod but still a clone is IGO-L from FT its clone of a clone but better then the...
"real clone" and at the price FT has them its the best starter RDA you can buy cames with enough wick and wire to build 4 coils and a drip tip the real one doesn't come with any of that just the RDA itself and its twice the price.I ordered a gold Trident clone from FT to compare to the real one I have. The Trident is the best damn RDA in the world
I say that mostly because I probably over paid for it I have a real one. But if the clone is just as good as the real deal I may be getting a few of them.
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