Round head Proto ratts. J5457 etc

[Kensgarage]

Do any of you guys have these ?
There's a couple of types. Facom "pure" thumb wheel 5257 and the 5457 twist selector types.
Opinions ?

 

[mikebaker1129]

Yes I have the Proto 5252 Roundhead (facom type).
I just picked it up ,but have not yet used it.
Seems solid,but not quite as smooth as the Facom that it cloned.

 

[Fedwrench]

I have the made in Italy Proto clones of the Facom 3/8 drive standard and flex head palm control ratchets. They are probably my favorite round head ratchets. They are quite strong and have nice knurled handles. I do feel the head is pretty thick on the 1/4 drive models but, that's just me.