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Having installed most of my couplers when Kadees were the only choice (aside from the notorious X2F), I've tried McHenrys because they are so much less expensive. They are just not as reliable or as sturdy - and guess what, that's probably a result of their being cheaper. Let me say, I'm glad that the Kadee patent ran out (as patents are supposed to) even though I hope they did well during the time it ran. The additional options will ultimately help everyone. More specifically, the availability of cheaper, easier-to-install brands is what has enabled a shift by loco and rolling stock manufacturers from X2F to Kadee-compatible couplers. Even if I replace the coupler later, it sure is nice to buy a locomotive that can be at least test run using the coupler with which it came. Having said that, I'm still sold on Kadees. They are more reliable, in my experience they work better when properly installed and adjusted, and they are stronger. Above all, their selection is unparalleled. Let me finish by remarking that in my experience, it is HIGHLY desirable to choose your brand - whatever it may be, the competitors' products do work - and standardize on it. While the compatibility claims are technically correct, my own experiments convinced me that every brand works best when mated with its fellows.
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