is it metal or plastic
635849
Great question. I originally had the same question. To answer your question. It is metal.
150113
it is metal....comes with a removable plastic guard that snaps into place. I've had one for years and never used the guard though.
893806
It's probably aluminum but it is definitely not plastic. It is some type of metal for sure.
1602075
It is metal, and very durable. I bought this for my daughter who was 11 at the time, and it survived with out a scratch. :)
2090626
It is not metal. I think it is a little stronger than plastic though. I love it and have had no issues with it!
668878
It's plastic. It is very durable. I have one that is at least 10 years old and still kicking.
2148987
It does look like metal, but it is a very strong plastic...and very durable. It looks great.
2135620
It is plastic, and rather durable. Still going strong nearly a year later, even in the hands of a 2 year old.
115069
It's metal. I have used them for several months and no problems at all. I really like the quality of them. I have two.
274260
Metal....aircraft grade aluminum. I think it is better than the plastic one.
1012373
It's metal for sure and well-built. It is so light that it probably is aluminum. We love the way it works - I got it for my wife for Christmas and she uses it frequently. It has a neat little brush cleaner incorporated into its design.
1012157
It is metal. The whole thing is solid design with smooth bearing motion. I have used it with three different size cameras and it is easy to adjust for each.
1406648
Pretty sure it's plastic. Hard for me to tell, but it looks decent either way.
1543814
plastic. the quality is not amazing. i have the impression it won't stand a fall without cracking, but oh well...for the price, it is good. :) i don't have any complaints about it and i have had it and used it a lot for a while now :)
1222972
Plastic, I think. It is quite sturdy but I don't use it. It is clear plastic so not terribly noticeable
1257514
plastic. I'd say a middle grade plastic...not flimsy, not heavy duty. It works well.
586226
It is NOT plastic. Whether it's chrome or another kind of metal, I don't know, but it is metal and quite sturdy.