What's the Most Accurate Replica Garflex Hilt?

JoeG · Jun 26, 2017

Romans has some small issues that prevent it from being completely 100% accurate, but its still the best one currently available. Again, if you're after 100% accuracy, get a real one. Even there, your definition of 100% accurate will come into play as there are variations of the vintage Graflex flashes.

Or see this post in another, almost identical thread

https://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=276671&p=4242361&viewfull=1#post4242361

matty matt · Jun 27, 2017

I think we should call all the repros Garflexes from now on. It's perfect.

RickFrane · Feb 3, 2019

Matakin said:
I can tell your Korbanth Graflex 2.0 is more FX electronic friendly. Meaning it's much easier to install sound card and LED.[/QUOTE

HB1098S said:
Roman's Empire? Korbanth? What do you have to do to make them fully screen accurate? Or is it more cost effective to just buy a vintage one? Opinions wanted from you saber masters, thanks

I think the graflex shop has the most accurate flash gun. It has been made the same way as the original from brass and then plated to match an original. I think it is the most accurate.

Drew Baker · Feb 3, 2019

RickFrane said:
I think the graflex shop has the most accurate flash gun. It has been made the same way as the original from brass and then plated to match an original. I think it is the most accurate.

As all the current replicas are plated brass, could you be specific about what aspects of the TGS replica make you think it's most accurate? What shortcomings the other replicas have that it doesn't (and, ideally, what shortcomings it has itself)?

For example, do you know if a reflector will fit in it correctly? I know that was a bit of an issue with the Parks V1 back in the day, and Roman's replicas, but I don't remember seeing anyone mention it one way or the other with regards to the TGS.

I would really like to see a direct comparison with Roman's Gen2, as those seem to be the most readily available replicas currently. Personally, the TGS replica innards being an optional extra costs it points in my book -- and is a big part of why I haven't picked one up myself -- but I think the Roman's bunny ears are a definite weakness.

teecrooz · Feb 3, 2019

I just like how the question was asked in 2016. The answer will have changed over time.

And I can’t be the only one who wishes they could edit the thread title.

Introducing the Garflex!

Gregatron · Feb 3, 2019

I recently built up a Roman’s Gen 1 and two TGS Gen 2s. I’d give the edge to TGS, but I haven’t had a Roman’s Gen 2 to compare it with.

RickFrane · Feb 3, 2019

Gregatron said:
I recently built up a Roman’s Gen 1 and two TGS Gen 2s. I’d give the edge to TGS, but I haven’t had a Roman’s Gen 2 to compare it with.

I think the tgs replica is the most accurate to a vintage. They did a lot of research to make the best replica. The s curve is spot on to a vintage as well as the rolled edge on the bottom half with lettering, the s curve finish is smooth compared to most of the others having a ruff edge. The bunny ears are spot on with and without the bumps for a 1" Blade. The electrical socket they make is spot on to a vintage to make an actual flash gun with all internal parts being made by them to use as a camera flash. The beer tab hole is accurate to a vintage vertuse others that are to large and inacurate. Clamp with and without lettering is very accurate. The camera flash reflector will fit the the replica with no problem.

ivuchan · Oct 1, 2020

Hello.
I bought ROMAN Graflex gen2, but the bunny ears were discolored. If the TGS bunny ears are closer to the original, I will replace the bunny ears at this time.
Are TGS bunny ears more like closer to original Graflex bunny ears than ROMAN bunny ears?

parfaitelumiere · Oct 1, 2020

best graflex replica is the uk guy MAKER PROP STUDIO, far different level, no parks or romans stuff, but accurate replica.

ivuchan · Oct 1, 2020

parfaitelumiere said:
best graflex replica is the uk guy MAKER PROP STUDIO, far different level, no parks or romans stuff, but accurate replica.

Hello. thank you for your answer.

Gerard2567 · Oct 2, 2020

parfaitelumiere said:
best graflex replica is the uk guy MAKER PROP STUDIO, far different level, no parks or romans stuff, but accurate replica.

But it's stainless steel, so for accuracy sakes... It's not exact.

JoMamma_Smurf · Oct 2, 2020

Romans Gen 2 is screen accurate and his replicas were used as the base prop for TROS. His products are second to none.

ivuchan · Oct 2, 2020

JoMamma_Smurf said:
Romans Gen 2 is screen accurate and his replicas were used as the base prop for TROS. His products are second to none.

Hello
Thank you for your kindly answer.
As you told me, I will go with ROMAN PROP gen2.

BTTUK · Oct 5, 2020

The stainless steel ones aren't available anymore anyway. MPS seems to have called it quits for the past couple of years

Wells · Nov 30, 2020

Romans seems good for TROS as its THE replica but it has shiny chrome buttons which is not right. I hear that the newer graflex shop fixed this issue on their own one?

zjunlimited · Dec 2, 2020

Here’s a TGS Gen2 compared to a vintage.

Farrells Props · Dec 16, 2020

I bought a cheaper Graflex replica from The Saber Armoury and have been very satisfied with it. Not too sure about the accuracies as I haven't gotten to compare it to a real one due to covid.

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