Wheeler Professional Digital Trigger Gauge

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SKU: 240-W-710904
UPC: 661120109044
MFG#: 710904

I like where the sensor has been positioned right on the trigger. I would like to see someone develop a better way to contact a curved trigger. I would like to see an electronic gauge like this but some mechanical pull that can stop at the point the trigger breaks. All the gauges I have used sees trigger travel and slam to a stop after the trigger breaks. I believe this trigger travel and sudden stop give erroneous data.

The gage is excellent! Getting use to using it was a bit of trial and error. I found that if you put your finger on the front of the pull arm over the sensor, you can get a lot better readings. The firearm or air gun does need to be clamped down in a gun vice of some sort to make things more accurate. Once you figure out the best way for you to do it, the gage works excellent. Just follow the easy-to-read instructions, and you've got it made. I like it and would recommend it over any of the spring-type trigger gages.

I'm happy with this trigger gauge. It's simple and easy to use, and I like the highest/lowest and averaging feature. I have read quite a few comments about inconsistent readings. Most triggers pivot from the top and the lower on the trigger you take the reading, the lower the pull weight will be. For consistent readings, the gauge needs to be on the same spot with each pull, and the pull speed also should be constant.

Using this gauge will let you know exactly what your trigger (actual) pull is versus guessing what you think your trigger pull is! This allows you know the LB. and OZ. of your trigger pull by Average or Live mode. It gives you a sense of creep and breaks point by readings, you may have a trigger with more creep than you desire, but surprisingly, it has a light break or the dreaded heavy breakpoint, so you can fine-tune your trigger to your desire or consider the purchase of an aftermarket trigger.

After reading and watching reviews, I decided to buy this trigger gauge. I have a trigger gauge from another maker which is ok but my readings are spread apart. This gauge reads more consistent between pulls, like that you can use your finger to pull the trigger if you choose to. I compared pulling the trigger using the gauge and using my finger, and both techniques resulted in very similar readings as long as you pull smooth with consistent pressure. The case helps protect the unit. I am pleased with this trigger gauge. I have only used it on 3 of my MSR. I do not foresee any issues using it on pistols.

I had the Wheeler analog gauge but wanted something digital. I've seen the Lyman gauge in many YouTube videos, and was thinking of going that route. But when I saw this one on sale and based on my good experiences with other Wheeler products, I went with it. Very satisfied thus far. It has an adaptor that works great with Glock-type triggers (ones with safety dingus in middle of the trigger bow). Anyone who's ever used a trigger pull gauge knows you can't just take one reading. Best results come from averaging 5 or more pulls. Be consistent with the pull. You will get accurate readings with the same position on the trigger, same angle of pull, the same angle, and same moderate speed of pull. Too fast a pull or too slow, and you will get bad readings, which is the only reason I took one star off the review.

I have several rifles with heavy trigger pulls and was thinking about replacing all the triggers for this reason. Using the pull gage I was able to adjust the triggers to around 3 pounds which is the range I wanted. This saved me more than the cost of the trigger pull gage.

Easy to use, clear instructions, accurate. I've used it on about a dozen handguns, and it's easy to use on single-action and double- action revolvers and pistols. Regarding the reviews about not being able to figure it out and having to use a screwdriver to open the battery compartment... anyone should be able to use it, if not, you probably shouldn't have a firearm. I'd instead use a readily available small phillips screwdriver to swap the batteries than have a compartment cover that fits loosely or has to be pried open. Jeez...It's a great product. Plus, it goes to 12lb for those heavy double-action triggers but still reads reliably on my sub 2 lb single-action 1851 conversion. Get one- worth the investment!

Pros and Cons: ● The gauge comes in a nice, padded, plastic case. ● The two AAA batteries are NOT included. ● A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required to install or remove the batteries. This means that if you are putting the gauge away for an extended period you need a screwdriver to remove the batteries. Also, there are no markings to indicate which way the batteries should be installed. The instruction sheet does tell you to install the batteries so that "the negative side is against the spring." (I'm sure they mean the negative END.) The gauge will not work if the batteries are installed backwards, but why not just put markings to show the proper installation? Rechargeable NiMH batteries will work. ● The entire smooth plastic front, including the display, was scratched. There was no film covering the front to prevent this. The scratches are not deep, but are numerous. It's possible that this was from rubbing against the plastic foam padding or the paper instruction sheet inside the case. The display is still easily legible, but I expect a brand new gauge to look brand new. ● The load sensor is positioned directly on the trigger, not inside the case. This should minimize errors that might be caused by friction or binding of the rod in the case. ● The arm will rotate 90 degrees to allow you to use the gauge if the gun's stock interferes with the normal position. ● I do not have a set of weights that I can use to verify the accuracy of this gauge, but it is consistent. If I pull the trigger the same way every time I get readings that are within a very reasonable tolerance. For example, I measured five pulls for one of my guns. The minimum was 3 pounds-8.0 ounces. The maximum was 3 pounds-14.2 ounces. The average was 3 pounds-13.2 ounces. I suspect that most of this variation was actually the trigger, not the gauge. I checked this gauge against a digital kitchen scale and found that at 15 ounces and at 2 pounds-5 ounces the gauge and the scale read exactly the same. Using the gauge is simple and easy: 1. ENSURE THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED, ESPECIALLY THE CHAMBER. (Legal disclaimer, required because even stupid people can hire a lawyer.) 2. Prepare the gauge for use by folding the arm out from its stowed position. Press the POWER button to turn it on. 3. Select the PEAK mode by pressing the MODE button repeatedly until PEAK is displayed. The gauge also has a LIVE mode that continually reads the instantaneous force on the sensor. That mode is virtually useless for reading trigger pull. 4. Place the yellow sensor on the CENTER of the trigger, ensure you are pulling STRAIGHT BACK and pull on the housing until the trigger breaks. If you are pulling at the tip of the trigger, your readings will be low. If you are pulling at an angle rather than straight back, your readings will be high. I found it easiest to point the firearm straight up and pull the gauge straight down. 5. If you didn't mess that reading up by dropping the gauge or gun, or by some other serious error, enter that reading into the memory by pressing the ENTER button. If you did mess it up, delete it by pressing the DELETE button. Do not hold the DELETE button down or you'll have to start over. 6. Continue in this manner until you have taken as many readings as you desire, say five or ten. 7. Read the number of readings you took as well as the minimum, maximum, and average trigger pull by repeatedly pressing the MODE button. 8. When you are done with that set of readings, reset the memory to zero by pressing and holding the DELETE button for two seconds. 9. You may then repeat the process, or turn the gauge off by pressing the POWER button. Summary: I'm very impressed with this gauge. I expect I'll find many opportunities to use it. Highly recommended.