I am DYING to get some legit reviews of this machine that isn't something posted on Cheyenne's website. I LOVE my original Hawk to pieces and want to invest either in buying another Hawk or upgrading to the new Thunder with the ceramic grip. Never tried the Spirit but based on what everyone else has said on here there isn't much difference. The only issue I have with the classic Hawk is the super rare needle snag when lining. I would love to hear a review from someone who already has been using the Hawks for a while and can compare them to each other.