Very solid construction. This part is worth it. What I don't like is the weight on the back of the shoulder pad, which is difficult to remove. I removed the hex bolts holding the weights because they were too tight. I personally find the back weight too big and would like to take it off and see if I can put the auxiliary dough there. I like the product although it has a solid construction. Good for my gear which weighs around 7-8 pounds. The entire mount now weighs about 14 pounds due to the weight of the shoulder pad.