Thanks for the replies. I think I'm gonna go with the Plastic LW. Seems like it is still strong enough to hold up and the lighter weight seems worth throwin some extra money on a new handle every 4 or 5 years. Especially since my flight kit is super heavy, I don't think I want to lug around the super heavy metal one as well....I have to go up and down stairs quite a bit so the few extra pounds would suck.