i suspect that this buckle will out live me. i had one very similar that i inherited at age 10 from my uncle who was a pilot in world war 1 and flew until his death, a few months after i was born. but he had wanted me to have it when i turned 10 in hopes i would fly. i never did take fly lessons. but to the buckle, this is durable stainless, and the grip is definately not going to let go. the fabric does not have a leather feel, rather i don't feel the belt at all like i do a leather one. i give it a 4 star as to the cost yes the buckle is a magic dragon going to live forever, but i'm not sure the shooting works are worth 52 with shipping.