The metal model is very impressive, but the plastic model breaks every time you close the clasp to use it as a belt. Actually you just buy one working belt with a metal buckle at regular price and the other one is useless unless you can use two different colors with a metal buckle. shut down. I assembled it 100% correctly. I already have the same belt but with a plastic replica with a metal buckle and even it flexes a little after opening and closing. The fabric is too thick to use on a cheap plastic buckle, although not that thick. However, I am happy with the purchase and only have one buckle in two color options. use with attachments and a holster so it will be a real test to see if a metal buckle is made of quality metal or cheap metal and if it can support the actual weight which is its purpose. I think I'll update the information on that soon. Thanks, hope this helps!