I want a trigger pull gauge

[jb1911]

Any recommendations?

 

[Who Dares Wins]

This Lyman electronic one works well. On sale too! Lyman Trigger Pull Gage Electronic Digital 0 to 12 lb

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Thats the one i use.

 

[snuffy33]

I've used this RCBS one for over 25 years without any problems. Never had to replace the battery either.

RCBS Trigger Pull Gage Premium 8oz to 8 lb (2oz Increments)

 

[Gluemanz28]

I use the lyman electronic as well. The trick is to be able to hold the gun that you are testing as secure as possible. You will also want to center the the pull rod on the center of the trigger. Pull the trigger as slowly as possible to get good three group averages.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

On most pistol triggers you are looking at roughly 1-1 1/12 pound difference between the top and bottom of the trigger.

Obviously that doesnt apply to some guns with certain trigger types.

 

[engineerpower]

The trick is to be able to hold the gun that you are testing as secure as possible.

Does not securing the gun make a difference? The gauge should still register the tension whether or not the gun has moved at all.

 

[Birds Away]

Lyman electronic, here.

 

[jb1911]

Went with the Lyman. I'll report back when it arrives and I've had a chance to try it out.

 

[jb1911]

The Lyman arrived, looks to be accurate and reliable. Two thumbs up.

 

[CountryBoy19]

I just do it the poor-man's way... Bent wire hook around top of water bottle and hooked on trigger, slowly poor water in bottle until trigger breaks, weigh bottle.

But then again, I only test trigger weight occasionally. I just don't do it enough to justify a $70 gadget.

 

[Kentuckyblue]

I have the Lyman and used it for a few years now. No problems, very happy with it.