CJS57, If you want to learn the difference between real and fake then go and compare a real one and the fakes. Take your time to study the differences between them. Good pictures of real and fakes will do. If you cannot see the difference betwen them then you will be one of the ones who will be taken by the humpers. The only way is to study them. This also goes for other parts like barrel bands and safeties. That is how those of us who do know the difference were able to learn and yes we did get taken somewhere along the line but if you do study you won't be taken in the future.