I like this gate, but we have a little 2 pound puppy that can slip right thru the bars. I'm hoping in a couple of weeks she will be a little bigger and the problem will be solved, but right now I am back to blocking off the gate and the doorway with the cardboard that the gate came in. The gate is very sturdy and easy to open to walk thru and will be great when my puppy gets a little bigger.

I had low expectation of the fit of this gate because of the many weird conditions of the bottom of our staircase. If nothing fits, I just bought this one because it's cheaper. But it turned out perfectly for us (note: we used wall protectors): 1) metal bar is thin, so it fits in a space where the clearing of the railing is only a little less than 3/4 of an inch. The edge of the rubber foot is a little outside the railing's edge, but it works, 2) our opening is 39 in, the maximum fit of this gate is 38.5 in, but because we used wall protectors, it fits no problem, without the protectors it seems fine as well, but we didn't tighten everything to try it, 3) unlike the other extra wide easy step gate we had, the hand lever has just the right amount of friction at the pivot, so if I lift it up, it stays up, it makes it easier to open the gate when I don't need to keep the kids out.

It needs to be screwed into the wall, the pressure mount is great but can not hold up to a walking kiddo who wants to get passed it. It was easy to install the plates though to screw it in place. The only thing I don't like is that it's not easy to open, you almost need two hands-not an easy task if babe is all ready in your arms,

My child won't get his fingers pinched in this like you can in the cheap models. Love that it stays in place and I can swing it open to walk through. Bought a second one for the other doorway after using first one for a month. Both still holding up. Fits our standard doorways but comes with an extension. Would fit a narrower doorway as well.

Bought this for the keeping the dog(beagle) out of an area and it not only works well but is easy to use and use it several times daily. This is over a period of several weeks. I had a little trouble getting it put up until I remembered to put the caps on, but that was my fault-not the product's. The only other problem I had when I got it up was also my fault-I had to remember to step over the base piece, but once I did I was very pleased with the sturdiness.

I use it to keep my dog out of the cat litter. The cats can jump over easily and the dog can't get in. I can open it with one hand since it goes into my laundry room and I usually am carrying an armload of clothes. Best thing I have ever bought, love it.

Overall the gate is decent for the price. It was the cheapest one I could find. I bought two: one for the bottom of the stairs and one for the top. They are very study! The one, somewhat significant problem I have with them is the gate door is VERY narrow. The locking mechanism makes it almost impossible to function one handed with a baby in the others. Either you must leave it unlocked or have the gate open before you start carrying the baby through. Pain when your trying to put a sleeping baby to bed! Also if you put it on a stair like I had to, the bottom of the gate has a high lip which makes it nearly impossible to step on that stair as it takes up so much room.

the tac welding is as cheap as you can possibly get. the bars are not fully welded. each bar has one spot weld on each end of the bar. mine broke in less than a week. instead of the hassle of returning it. i just used hot glue and applied as much as needed to the bar that disconnected. problem solved.

This is a good gate. It definitely serves its purpose. The only thing I would change would be the locking mechanism. It is too easy for my kids to open. I wish they made something that kids wouldn't figure out in five minutes! Other than that it's a great gate. Would recommend it to anyone with a child/children 2 or younger.

I love this gate ! I had beed banging my head against a wall trying to find the best solution to keeping my dogs in the back yard. The problem was the garage walk through door. Part of the garage is always open for the cars to get parked. But the other doorway is a pass through door between garage and back yard. That door didn't stay closed. I can't afford a electrical gate so low an behold I found this great metal latch gate. Its working amazingly and has been through several severe wind warnings.