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					Originally Posted by  Mr. 16 gauge
					 
				 
				...1.)Older MECs (I think the cut of date is 1982, IIRC) have metal crimping stations and I don't know if parts, such as wad guides, ect are still available... 
			
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 Yes you can still get replacement wad guides, etc. for the older presses as I just had to replace the wad guide in my 12 ga. press (which is my oldest) last year.  My local gunshop had them.  I figured I'd have to get them from MEC.