I couldn't disagree more. I have 3 Badger 150's and 3 Iwata's and I'll take the 150 over the BCS any day of the week.
I shoot 100% solvent base to the tune of 2000 or so baits a year.
I am absolutly brutal on my airbrushes and for the money my 150's take the abuse better. There much more versatile IMO as well.
Parts are easy to get from Dixie for either one.The only parts Ive ever needed for my 150's are check valve needle and "O"ring- and I soak my guns in lacquer thiner quite often.
I have 150's that are 8 years old and have yet to have to replace an inner seal (if there is one)
I just recently got one of the Knock Off's Pete Put the info up for and i have to say i am pretty impressed.
Regards,
Blades