DougB
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I want to buy a digital trigger pull gauge. The two that I've seen online are from Lyman and Wheeler. They cost about the same. Both get generally positive, but also some pretty negative reviews. The accuracy of both is sometimes criticized. My suspicion is that the erratic readings some experience with both is operator error (not immobilizing the firearm, and/or not pulling slowly, smoothly, and consistently at the same angle, and with the gauge placed on the same part of the trigger for every test. I watched one video where the whole firearm slid 1/2" or so on the table when being tested - that doesn't seem good for consistency. It may also be that some of the triggers being tested actually are quite inconsistent in their pull weight.
Anyway, I'd really appreciate hearing of people's experiences with these two gauges (or recommendations for other I haven't heard about). I would be particularly interested in hearing from someone who has used and compared both. Note that the Lyman version has apparently been updated (the newer one uses AAA batteries instead of a 9V) - I don't know what else may have changed on it. I plan to use this with both long guns and handguns. Thanks.
Anyway, I'd really appreciate hearing of people's experiences with these two gauges (or recommendations for other I haven't heard about). I would be particularly interested in hearing from someone who has used and compared both. Note that the Lyman version has apparently been updated (the newer one uses AAA batteries instead of a 9V) - I don't know what else may have changed on it. I plan to use this with both long guns and handguns. Thanks.
