I have compared the rep HE valve to the gen and they look pretty dam close to me. It looks like the gen HE may be a little more centered.....but It looks very very close to my eye. Gens In the middle btw.
I have read many reviews here and elsewhere...and never read about any issues with the rep AR. Im not saying such comments were not made...I just have not seen them Is all. I've also had personal conversations with two members here who have the gen and rep. Neither one of them brought up any Issues with the rep AR. Hopefully those members and others will chime In. I have also looked at many pictures of the rep taken at different angels...and could not see any discernible difference between the gen and rep AR.
But at the end of the day It comes down to what you find exceptable. Obviously you dont find this rep acceptable....which is fine. I on the other hand think this Is a outstanding rep and can't wait to have it In my hot little hands.
Mike