i have one and my horse goes the best she has ever went in it and best investment i have ever made. the thickness of the metal has never been a problem
I have one. Horse also goes well in it-it is our everyday hacking and at-home jumping bit. (It isn't strong enough for fun and games away from home tho) It is a great quality bit, just as sturdy as when I got it 5.5yrs ago. It is the thickest bit I have but not by too much and horse doesn't seem to mind (and I was worried, as he is a big WB with a biggish tongue..) Hope yours like it!