Pictures of both are below. The main differences being:
Voltage Drop :
Conclusion :
The voltage drop is so minimal that it absolutely would not matter to me. I like the matte finish of the original better, but the shiny finish of the clone isn't a turn off, its just different. If you are strapped for cash or don't care about the shiny finish I say absolutely the clone is not junk. It fits good and feels solid.
- The clone does not have coated threads
- The original has brass pins
- The clone almost looks "painted". It is definitely shinier but I don't think its actually paint. I tried scratching it with no success. The original is a matte finish that does scratch if you try, it reminds me of a Colt AR15 lower type material.
- The "Black Hawk" writing on the clone is definitely painted. I scratched some of the silver wording off easily.
- The threads on the clone are not as "tight" as the original, but they are not as loose as the cheap mods like the S1000.
Voltage Drop :
- I tested both mods with the same battery and same .9 ohm single coil Omega RDA. Running a Sony VTC3 half charged.
- Clone:
- With no atty : 4.04V
- With atty : 3.64V
- Voltage drop : .4V
- Original:
- With no atty : 4.04V
- With atty : 3.74V
- Voltage drop : .3V
- Clone:
- There is an obvious .1V more voltage drop with the clone than with the original. My guess is this is due to the copper pins. The uncoated threads should help the clone in this area.
Conclusion :
The voltage drop is so minimal that it absolutely would not matter to me. I like the matte finish of the original better, but the shiny finish of the clone isn't a turn off, its just different. If you are strapped for cash or don't care about the shiny finish I say absolutely the clone is not junk. It fits good and feels solid.
