AXIS QD Links

They are quite capable and seem to be very strong. My only concern/complaint isn't even a problem with the device, just a problem with how I expect to use them and my own workflow restrictions. The plate-style QD female port is a hard-mounted point on the camera or lens. When I'm running and gunning, a plate isn't going to shift on me, meaning I don't risk missing the connection during action in a game. With these links, it's going to serve more as a backup for items that don't have a QD plate mounted to them (extra lenses hung from a belt, etc.). It's great as a backup, for items I don't have a QD plate mounted to, but I personally couldn't use it like the PeakDesign snap lock system it parallels because of how I operate. It doesn't connect (for me at least) as easily as the PeakDesign Anchor links. Great, quality device - which I'll use for mounting spare gear - just limited for my workflow. If you want the security of the QD and consistency of connection type across your gear, it's well worth the price for extra QD female ports.

Seems solid enough but not sure how much I really trust the lace with a heavy item

Seem to work as designed, should work well with the rest of the system