For the cost of this item, you can’t go wrong. It’s a solid piece of construction. I own several batons of various lengths and different manufacturers. I don’t intend on carrying this on my person on a daily basis, but it’ll do well for the home or car. My EDC is a 16” with a clip. Different manufacturer, but purchased from this site. What I like about this model is the grip, and deploying is fast and easy. Retracting baton is much easier than others I’ve owned. Overall, I’m happy with this product and would recommend it.