1-1/8 Dewalt Tape 25'

Right out of the box, the tape lock would frequently slip allowing the tape to retract. After using it for only one project to measure the garage roof for an overhead rack, the tape lock - which appears to be plastic and presses against the tape to create enough friction to prevent it from retracting, snapped off where it contacts the tape. This is my second Dewalt product after buying an impact driver, so it was a disappointment.

tl;dr: The lock broke within a week of light use, it's a cheap plastic piece instead of metal. I bought this tape measure to use for a few normal household projects. It seemed like a good product because of its claims on the package, and rubber corners to prevent damage to other surfaces. I got a little drywall dust on the tape during work, and the break no longer would hold the tape extended. I opened the tape to clean the break surfaces to see that the break was snapped. This was very disappointing for what is normally a hard-wearing brand. Avoid this product.