It doesn't matter how "reinforced" a V2 gearbox is, it will never match a CA249 box. The V2 is also a pain to strip down and work on compared to the CA. I take one bolt out, my butt hinges down. Push a latch, spring and spring guide pops out. Loosen two screws, gearbox is out. Once I'm into the gearbox I have no trigger assembly, selector plate, or any of that crap to mess with. Far superior system.
But I agree with Skruface. Escort FTW.