Sure, it does appear quicker but I view the QR system as more of a convenience and I don't mind another 15 seconds to screw in the lug. I would also warn you that although you used loctite for the lug, the kirk screw clamp can now be a point of failure if that knob can unscrew that quickly (and it does have a short throw), so check that the screw wont accidentally open by rubbing up against your leg or hip. Keep in mind that those clamps were designed to be used upright while the lens plate is seated in the mount as opposed to upside down.


The RRS safety stops work exactly as the Wimberley safety stops by preventing the lens plate from slipping forwards or backwards while mounted.


I just thought of something else, wouldn't that clamp make it easier to steal off of your body. I don't mean to make you paranoid like me, but I'm just sayin'.