Trigger pull guages

Big Caliber · October 10, 2009, 06:23 PM

I am going to shop around for one. I'd like to hear your thoughts on which one is the more accurate. I'll be checking the pull weights on rifle and handgun triggers. Thanks in advance

Casimer · October 10, 2009, 07:09 PM

I think that the most accurate are probably the weight sets that are used for competition. But these can get pricey - e.g. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9..._WEIGHT_SYSTEM

Otherwise I use a Lyman electronic trigger pull gauge (i.e. a strain gauge), and it's proven to be very consistent and accurate. I'm a little dubious of the spring based gauges.

sholling · October 10, 2009, 07:20 PM

I use a Lyman electronic gauge. One thing that I like is that it lets you average several attempts. But they are touchy and limited to 10lbs.

Big Caliber · October 12, 2009, 10:09 PM

Yeah, from what I've seen online, Lyman seems to be a decent choice. Thanks guys.

October 10, 2009, 06:23 PM	#1
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Trigger pull guages I am going to shop around for one. I'd like to hear your thoughts on which one is the more accurate. I'll be checking the pull weights on rifle and handgun triggers. Thanks in advance

October 10, 2009, 07:20 PM	#3
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I use a Lyman electronic gauge. One thing that I like is that it lets you average several attempts. But they are touchy and limited to 10lbs. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

October 10, 2009, 07:09 PM	#2
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	I think that the most accurate are probably the weight sets that are used for competition. But these can get pricey - e.g. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9..._WEIGHT_SYSTEM Otherwise I use a Lyman electronic trigger pull gauge (i.e. a strain gauge), and it's proven to be very consistent and accurate. I'm a little dubious of the spring based gauges.

October 12, 2009, 10:09 PM	#4
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Yeah, from what I've seen online, Lyman seems to be a decent choice. Thanks guys.