So it's a hulk you're after?
Sorry for the late review, I postponed the public blind vote for another week because there were too few votes, but the extra week didn’t give us more votes. I got emails and PMs every day asking when this review is going to reveal since they are waiting for the review to make the decision of...
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My understanding, although it's not a model I've investigated in detail, is that VSF with an XF dial is the "best".
As for ootb/stock, I dont know tbh, all have flaws, so you've a bit of reading ahead to see what you can see / unsee. And what's within your budget.
You are likely to have different members saying different things, such is the nature of a forum, but at the end of the day, it's your money so your decision to make.
I will repeat though- NOOB is gone.
Factory = closed.
Before sending any money to any TD, always check availability and an approximate timeline.
And use their details here, and only here (don't google them)
The websites & email addresses listed here are the only one to be used. Any other website found online or in a post other than from the dealer itself are not recommended Be careful, copycat websites are one of the most common scam out there and their addresses are very similar.
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Best of luck.