jrdoran Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I'd like my own rather than relying on a friend's. Thinking about this one https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-7832248-Electronic-Digital-Trigger/dp/B07PTR37W1 Anyone have suggestions ? pros / cons of various mfg / models ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) The Lyman electronic is my go-to for trigger work. For verification at the range I use an RCBS Spring style with indicator tab...like this one. Edited April 19, 2020 by Service Desk Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Service Desk said: The Lyman electronic is my go-to for trigger work. For verification at the range I use an RCBS Spring style with indicator tab. same . one elec. for backup - spring style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmojo Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lyman all the way. Nice feature is the avg button. Test up to 10 times then press AVG and it shows the average trigger pull over the number of times tested. There's a used on on Amazon right now for $41.70 w/free shipping for Prime members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lyman electronic is the one I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdoran Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, mvmojo said: Lyman all the way. Nice feature is the avg button. Test up to 10 times then press AVG and it shows the average trigger pull over the number of times tested. There's a used on on Amazon right now for $41.70 w/free shipping for Prime members. I checked for prime and/or used on Amazon. No luck. Help a brother out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmojo Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Looks like it's already been snagged. Only new ones listed now and no Prime shipping. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdoran Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Brownells has new for $52 including shipping. Good to support a gun hobby shop anyway. https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/measuring-tools/trigger-pull-gauges-weights/electronic-trigger-pull-gauge-sku539000005-7956-20201.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvmojo Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, jrdoran said: Brownells has new for $52 including shipping. Good to support a gun hobby shop anyway. https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/measuring-tools/trigger-pull-gauges-weights/electronic-trigger-pull-gauge-sku539000005-7956-20201.aspx Nice, and it has the "Guaranteed Forever" feature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) I have a ~$50 plastic Wheeler and while it seems accurate and reliable, the way the arm works to mimic your finger is kind of clumsy to fit into a trigger guard. But perhaps that's the nature of all of these? I have zero experience with others. I also have no good way to calibrate it but I think that holds true for a lot of lower priced instruments like micrometers and postage scales, you just trust they did it right at the get go and I'm not going to buy calibration weights that cost more than the scale. At the worse it still provides relative information and you round up. Edited April 19, 2020 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want an approximate weight, spring gages are fine. But they're not particularly accurate. A static, NRA type weight set is more accurate and consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 8:41 AM, Service Desk said: The Lyman electronic is my go-to for trigger work. For verification at the range I use an RCBS Spring style with indicator tab...like this one. What I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The Lyman electronic gauge is great but a bit fragile. I've never had a problem with it on my workbench, but I took it to the range once and it stopped working. Lyman replaced it and it sounded like it was a somewhat common problem. I also remove the battery when not in use since the first gauge ate batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 7:13 AM, ltdmstr said: Depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want an approximate weight, spring gages are fine. But they're not particularly accurate. A static, NRA type weight set is more accurate and consistent. I’ve got both, the the spring gauge is only as good as your ability to react to the hammer falling and stopping pulling the gauge at the exact same moment With a NRA weight set, you hook the gauge on the trigger and slowly lift the gun, if it holds 2lbs, but breaks at 2 1/4 you’ll know That you have a 2 1/4 lbs trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 12:13 PM, ltdmstr said: Depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want an approximate weight, spring gages are fine. But they're not particularly accurate. A static, NRA type weight set is more accurate and consistent. Same here. The weights are right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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