I own a brand new Metcal, dozens of tips, the hot tweezers, the desoldering tool, etc.. I would've went JBC if I had to do it all over again due to the compact

I own a brand new Metcal, dozens of tips, the hot tweezers, the desoldering tool, etc.. I would've went JBC if I had to do it all over again due to the compactness, user friendliness, etc. (conductive ring shuts heat off when you place the pen in the holder.) I also have a $109 AliExpress Sugon A9 JBC clone. This is an absolutely excellent soldering iron and is compatible with JBC handpieces and tips: there's no reason to go Pinecil, FX888, etc. with these on the market.