broken pin on first run
594680
busted a pin on about the 30th case of military-crimp .223.  replacement pins are affordable, but I felt that it should have lasted much longer than it did. Obviously, the safety-slip, whatever, which was supposed to keep the pin from being damaged, failed.

Otherwise, it fits my Horady lock N Load just fine, and punched-out the primers on the few that it did do before breaking a pin, just find.  I have 2 new pins, and I'll see how they do.  Otherwise, I'll be getting a better die.

(UPDATE 1-19-2015)

I've decapped thousands of cases now, and I've bent/broken one additional pin. I found that the problem was that the cases were not perfectly lined up in the press, and if they weren't perfectly in-line, the press will glibly fold the pin back on itself inside the case in a heartbeat. I am on my last pin.  The 'safety' measure allowing the pin to 'slip' instead of break has failed on two pins. I attempted to tighten it just enough to punch out military crimped primers, and the second pin broke/folded in on itself as soon as I got it tight enough to punch out a crimped primer.
In contrast, I use Hornady CGND dies for .223 and .300blk, and I have never had the decapping pin in the resizer die bend, bind, or break - even though things aren't 'perfect'.  It came with extra decapping pins, and I've never had to replace it.  I wet-tumble, so I use the Lee die now, but I would prefer a Hornady one instead. (Hornday zip-spindle works excellently in comparison.)

So... for the Lee decapper- essentially, no effective safety on military primers, but it WILL decap them under perfect alignment.
Pins are soft enough to fold without warning.
Make sure you center your pin.

In retrospect, I'd look at another die, but this one honestly works quite well if everything is perfect. As soon as something isn't perfect, though, it fails spectacularly.  If you buy it, buy extra pins.  You'll need them.
1566728
As soon as i opened the wallet , right out of the box , i saw a 1/4inch silver pin fall out of this hole where the wallet is fasten , never have i saw anything like this ? I surmised that i'd better get a smidge of super glue dab it on the end of the 1/4inch pin  and shove it back in ? I will let you in on the results in a few days , fingers crossed
2001099
I bought one of these. I wore it a few times, but the pin broke off the thing.
It's a beautiful pin, I bought it to show pride for my son in the US Army, but for a $10.00 pin you'd think it wouldnt fall apart after just a few uses.
4556590
Bought for use during a vacation.  After 2 days i walked into a room and heard a loud smack sound.  As I looked around I noticed my watch on the floor.  The pin came out for an unknown reason.
111723
Inside of this there is a cheap piece of plastic that basically initiates the spring when you pull.  It broke one of the first times we used it.  I opened it up and replaced it with a metal pin.  Since the repair it has worked well.
4964852
As far as the product goes it would be great if they improved the design of the pin that is to lock the actual two pieces together. I'm now on my second purchase of this item. The first broke just after a month of use. I disconnected the antenna to go through a car was as designed. When I went to put my CB antenna back on the pin was gone. Luckily I was able to get a refund for that item. The same thing has happened again now on my second item within 3 days of use, but this time the pin fell out at some point when the antenna was attached just leaving the upper half separate freely or to be removed by anyone.

In an attempt to resolve the issue I drilled the original hole the pin went into all the way through, and put an extended, machined brass pin into the larger hole in hopes it will not fall out like the original.
2914898
I received this item with no pin! How in the world am I supposed to use it when I have no way to keep it in the tow hitch?!?! There is even a piece of tape on the end that says pin inside well guess what no there wasn't. So I guess now I have to go buy a pin separate.
1212688
Bought to cure a known high-wind "hood bounce" problem on a 2009 RAV4. After lining up the piece with the holes on the vehicle, I inserted the pins and pushed into the locked position. I did not use a hammer and pushed only thumb tight. The shield cracked near the right-middle pin. The left-middle pin, although locked, fell out of its hole the first time the hood was closed and was lost forever in the engine compartment. So far unimpressed that a "locked" pin could fall out so easily and the shield itself could crack from the push of a thumb. The shield looks OK as the crack is under the hood. Will update review and let you know if it functions OK despite the apparent quality issues.

UPDATE 4-18-14: The crack has turned out to be a non-issue. It is under the hood and unseen. I replace the lost pin with a better one from the local hardware store (I wish I'd used these to begin with.) Shield looks great and does what it is supposed to do. Leaving a star on the table for the hardware issues.
2030357
Pin has been in use since last summer. This weekend the pin fell out. causing connected equipment to fall. Fortunately no damage resulted, but could have been much worse.  upon inspection I found the retaining balls are now missing.  Do NOT rely on this pin in applications where retention is critical. I am replacing with either a standard clevis pin with split ring, or an aircraft-grade quick release from a trusted company (I have used one such pin for over a decade with no problems)
409670
Took out the first pin to the locking clasp and it broke first thing and since those are different size then the other pins I now have a useless band. Not worth my time to send it back. Buying elsewhere. :(
2065054
Put them on, ran for 2 minutes and the pins fell out. Replaced them and used lock tight. On the next run it lasted 15 minutes or so. Very pore quality part. Would not use this parking or brand again.
2052969
Internal spring broke on first use. Unable to reset it as tool hinge is riveted.
1972935
two of the pins broke easly. i need to find new pins these have a bigger female thered in the gun only can find the smaller ones so far.
48733
Nice piece, but hinge pin broken after 1 trip. Don't store in main compartment in luggage.
2359332
The fob fell came off at the pin after a month of uses. I'd send it back but it's not worth it.
3553016
I don't know if wife missed something in set up but it has been locked saying needs pin. My complaint is i could not find any answers on amazon web site. I may have to return it because of this.
1851928
So I got it and it has no Battery or pin I got a battery where is the best place to find a pin?