Pretty much agree with all this.
Had a LAW for years till I got a stupid offer that I couldn't turn down. Great vise.
Still use a Regal. Stainless and Midge heads. Another great vise. Also use a Renzetti 3000. Nice for small hooks.
LAW still the best / but hard to keep with the demand.
Looks like HHM might be coming out with a LAW type jaw. Only thing similar is the jaws.
VN vise / looks like an option if you can get one. High price / but?
Personally can do everything I do on the Regal.
jmd