So I purchased a minimax FS 30c a year or two ago. When I purchased it, my original thinking was to equip it with the euro style guard. The rep pointed out that the euro style guard doesn't meet US regs and strongly recommended I go with the US style porkchop guard. I agreed and purchased the US style guard. However, fast forward a year or two and I'm really not happy with the US style guard. When face jointing wide boards, the guard slams against the fence after the board passes through with significant force. It isn't such a big deal on a narrow jointer, but with the wide jointer of the FS 30, it is a much bigger deal. I find myself reaching to keep the two from slamming together, and then realizing that it isn't such a good idea to reach toward the cutter head.
In any event, I'm now reconsidering my choice and wondering if I should spring for the euro style guard and replace my current guard. I'm looking for folks that have experience with both styles and which you like/use and why.