I have used one on my Trail Bronc #40, I have had no problems with the link itself but have lost / broken the cotter pin several times.
I went to a hard ware store NOT Homedipshit or Lowest, a hardware store may have tiny "hairpin" type clips, these work well or use a piece of stainless wire to keep that little pin in.
Over time the chain will stretch out to where you may be able to take out the half-link.