Haven't had a pressure cooker since the 70's, and I was surprised that when you buy this one, you attach the handles yourself. The big handle on the pot part never stays totally tight; the others are fine. The pot seems to perform as promised, although you need to learn how it works and how to use it. The 6-quart is actually fine for two people if you eat a lot of beans and other foods you like to cook in quantity. Overall, it was a good purchase and I'm pleased with it.