Parker repros vs. Parker originals

[Double Lab]

As one who has never owned or shot a repro., I've held them and I agree with Chris. There's something lacking and I can't put my finger on it but for lack of a better term I'll just call it "soul" or maybe character. I think they are great guns but not for me. My question is about the reference to "better steel". In what way is the repro steel better than an original? My 100yr. old steel does pretty well on it's own. Just wondering.