ya, it is. funny though it seems to be made in 5 pieces and then melted together. the price was right and it won't get used much once the shatter is gone. i need to try a little water tonight.
easier isn't what i found, but the quality of the high is completely different than wrapping a nug around a shard OR using an oil pen. my first session with the banger nail got me toasted and tasted better than non-nail methods. looking in hindsight now, i wish i had bought a larger rig. this one works but it's lightweight and the banger adds top-heavieness.
as for recycling i tried using my torch to heat up the bottom outside of the banger and got some big extra hits though the taste was less fun.