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Jason Doherty I have been working in the art world professionally since 1984. Yep I'm old. Yes I've had a lot of good machines by a lot of machine builders. Why is Mr. Pike's machine so good: Grips any tube. Duh, shouldn't all tattoo machines? They all don't. The swing gate does not bind the tube in the vise. The tube stuck in the vise is DANGEROUS leads to potential needle poke if you are tired and in a hurry-I know. Runs good and a little less weight=nice. The only complaint I have is I wish the contact and set screw were adjustable by hand AND a color other than black.