so after 20 years my old hoppes 3pc aluminum cleaning rods have about had it. decided to join the band wagon and had my local shop order me in a 1pc coated rod. went with shooters choice for 1 there 100% usa made and 2 they are made in my home state. once i got it home and checked it out i had some issues, rod was bent and had pitting in the coating down to the stainless. called them up explained what i had found and even though i didnt buy direct through them they are sending me a new rod free of charge. will see how this one is when it gets here, if still no good what you all recomend?