This one is sturdy. This is a great gauge, the magnets on the blade are amazing, the readings are SUPER easy to read and the rubber feet stay on the line I'm reading where other gauges I've used don't. But there is a small problem. I like to act quickly. missile withdrawal. But this one isn't. If I have more than 7ft it pulls back and since I'm working with 10ft of piping at a time this is kind of a problem. However, magnetic measures are expensive. I was looking for one that recedes faster and the only one that I found that was comparable was the Milwaukee, which cost almost $50. Overall this is excellent value for money. I really like it. But a stronger return spring would be relatively cheap (I think) and that would make this four star measure a five star measure.