Les Jones

Gun "locks" are an invention of the anti-gun devil. If the firearm is unloaded, there's no need for the lock. If it's loaded, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A LOCK!

Want to secure a short gun in your vehicle? Buy a real theft-proof box that can be bolted in place and is accessible with key or punch-code numbers. The latter is much quicker [don't have to hunt for that key] and as reliable as your memory.

Same goes for your bedside protection when youngsters are a potential problem, although that should be handled by simple safety rules at an early age. Your discretion, of course...

I've got the bedside thing covered with an electronic keypad pistol safe.

This triggerlock is, for me, a space-saving alternative to a locked box in the car. The fact that it doesn't require a key or batteries is a major bonus, assuming it works as advertised.

Les, buy one. I'll split it with you. If it works, I'll buy myself one and pay for the rest of yours.

Some trigger locks cannot be safely used on loaded guns - the lock can shift around and apply pressure to the trigger. Probably not a problem on a revolver, but it can be an issue with a glock or something similar.

One a related note... a cheap gun lock is a lot like a cheap gun. How much is reliability worth to you?

Mike: that's why I'm asking if anyone's used one. And to be honest, I'm not sure what a cheap or expensive trigger lock is.

This would be used for a revolver, so I'm not too concerned about it being loaded. I'd place the retaining pings at the front of the trigger guard and behind the trigger. When inserting/removing the triggerlock I could either put my thumb behind the hammer or swing out the cylinder.

I don't know if this particular lock is reliable or not, as I've never used one. I'm just assuming it's a lower-quality lock based on the price, which, to be fair, is often a poor assumption.

Tell you what - I was in the market for a lock anyway, I'll order one and tell you what I think.