CAP also sells their arms with heim joints, so that might account for the pivot difference. I'd try to find out where he got them.
As far as MIG vs TIG welded, it depends on the weld. On average I'd say TIG welds are smaller, cleaner, more uniform welds. But a good MIG weld can look much better than a bad TIG weld.
Post up some pictures of the arms, we can probably figure out which one's you have.