Which trigger gage?

Big Caliber · February 4, 2010, 11:43 PM

I would like to get a trigger pull gauge so I can set the pull weight on a couple of my rifles and see what weight the handgun triggers are. I tried the search function but came up empty. I don't trust digital anythings, I just need a reliable, repeatable tool. (Don't we all?

) Any recommendations?

**James K** · February 5, 2010, 12:38 AM

Anything wrong with one of these? The RCBS is a simple spring.

Jim

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0...rch=pull_gauge

rickdavis81 · February 5, 2010, 07:58 AM

I have the RCBS that has the black round housing. I think it's the second one down on the brownells link. Works great.

**Unclenick** · February 5, 2010, 10:17 AM

I have to toss the only negative in on the RCBS. The sliding indicator that marks the peak weight has too much friction on mine and causes low readings, despite my application of plastic-safe lubricant to it. I went to a simple trigger weight hanger made of hobby store landing gear music wire rod. I use it with a kitchen scale. It's what they use at matches to check trigger limits anyway. I figured that if I have to meet their requirements I should do it their way.

kraigwy · February 5, 2010, 10:32 AM

Depends on what you want, how accurate you want to be.

These are what I have and use.

These are a little pricy but necessary if you are building target guns.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9..._WEIGHT_SYSTEM

**James K** · February 5, 2010, 07:27 PM

Unless they have changed, testers at formal NRA matches don't use any scales. They use a hook and real iron weights.

Jim

Big Caliber · February 6, 2010, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the replies. I doubt there's anything wrong with any of them. I'll take a peek at them.

February 4, 2010, 11:43 PM	#1
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 390	Which trigger gage? I would like to get a trigger pull gauge so I can set the pull weight on a couple of my rifles and see what weight the handgun triggers are. I tried the search function but came up empty. I don't trust digital anythings, I just need a reliable, repeatable tool. (Don't we all?) Any recommendations?

February 5, 2010, 12:38 AM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,426	Anything wrong with one of these? The RCBS is a simple spring. Jim http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0...rch=pull_gauge __________________ Jim K

February 5, 2010, 10:17 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,153	I have to toss the only negative in on the RCBS. The sliding indicator that marks the peak weight has too much friction on mine and causes low readings, despite my application of plastic-safe lubricant to it. I went to a simple trigger weight hanger made of hobby store landing gear music wire rod. I use it with a kitchen scale. It's what they use at matches to check trigger limits anyway. I figured that if I have to meet their requirements I should do it their way. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

February 5, 2010, 10:32 AM	#5
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,610	Depends on what you want, how accurate you want to be. These are what I have and use. These are a little pricy but necessary if you are building target guns. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9..._WEIGHT_SYSTEM __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 5, 2010, 07:27 PM	#6
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,426	Unless they have changed, testers at formal NRA matches don't use any scales. They use a hook and real iron weights. Jim __________________ Jim K

February 5, 2010, 07:58 AM	#3
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I have the RCBS that has the black round housing. I think it's the second one down on the brownells link. Works great.

February 6, 2010, 10:05 PM	#7
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 390	Thanks for the replies. I doubt there's anything wrong with any of them. I'll take a peek at them.