thanks for all of the replys. this is all good to know. i am assuming this is a v1. when i purchased it i knew it was damaged, i just couldn't pass it up for less than 60$. the legs feel nice and stiff on it, just the arm joints feel a little floppy. it doesnt like to hold the gun straight out. ive mended the cracks at the hinges and added some extra plastic to replace what was taken away. so hopefully i dont have any other issues with it. i dont exactly play with them so i guess thats a good thing haha.