[Mr. X]

I had one of the very early RA Vecta handles on Sparid railgun. Examining the new trigger mech. cassette, it is clear that there have been some significant changes [see below].

For example:

-the stainless steel seer is a completely different design: smaller, shinier, a different shape & less visible. My old seer had two patches of corrosion, I suspect the new shinier steel will be more resistant to corrosion.

- the spear line-release is now spring loaded. Probably not necessary for the heavier stainless steel releases but my lighter plastic release started staying up, making loading difficult - so this is a welcome enhancement.

- the spearline hook is wider and flat at the bottom, not a sharp tooth like the old one (I was concerned about the strength of the latter - but it performed well and showed no sign of any wear).

- I'm told the new plastic parts use a different material to reduce friction & fluffing.

- the plastic pivot pins were black, now grey - probably use the new materials that reduce friction(?)

The sound and feel of the mech is noticeably different, both when loading and releasing. The original sounds more substantial (perhaps because the larger seer was moving more) but the new mech. seems quicker, lighter & crisper to engage & disengage.