I've had mine 5-6 years...bought it direct from Southern Utah( don't remember real life name) who made them. Mine has held up well and I like it more every time I use it. It does take a little getting used to I suppose but so do pistol scopes and most anything else to do with handgun hunting. For the last three years I've been carrying a Monopod shootin' stick from Stoney Point...use as much for a walkin stick as a shootin aide, but using the sling and stick together really make for a good shootin position while standing. Walt