[Zig-zag]

My prediction is your bt99 will become your back up gun because you will like the tt-15 better.

 

[skeet_man]

Why do all tri star threads have the same theme?
1st I'm buying a tri star and what's your opinion ?

2nd I like the price and my friend shot one with no trouble.

3rd I don’t want to hear your opinion.

It's usually "I bought a X, how did I do", then 2 and 3 LOL

 

[entropy]

I went back and forth about buying another BT99 to sit in the corner as a backup, but wanted something different. I have seen Tristars in action with the guys I shoot with over the past 2 years and they have had no issues putting 4-5 thousand a year through. One guy put his Krieghoff away and now shoots Tristar primarily. Anyoone know how the POI is right outta the box ? I'm hoping 70/30 so I don't need to adjust anything.

I'll play with it shooting practice dialing it in and probably use it at Lewis events now and then. I got it for $1099 so who cares about resale value ??? I still love my BT99 but it has gotten a hairline crack near the action on the wood ears I guess you can call them. Used hot stuff glue and crack hasn't moved in a year.

I had Fabarm ELOS N2 Allsport just untill few days ago as but sold it cause it was too small and that had a small hairline vrack near wood on side near tang. Fabarm wanted $1110 fr replacement stock AND you had to have them do the fitting plus cost of labor. Beware Fabarm Triwood stock ! I sold it to guy not knowing there was a crack but he didn't see it till he got home. We worked out where I gave him some money back.

You'll probably notice considerably more cheek slap because of the drop on the TT-15's stock.

Remind me never to buy a gun from you.

 

[Pak26]

I hope that the clay shooting community can get affordable and reliable guns in general. With the cost of everything going up it's difficult to bring on new shooters and most new shooters don't have an avenue to find a bargain on a decent used gun. I'm hope your TriStar works well for you @mjrutkow .

+1

It seems like a lot of other industries, some similar, have figured this out. Trap has not. Instead for me, I've found more value in older guns. It would be nice if a mfg out there could put all the features a trap shooter is looking for with out all the fancy, and keep the cost down. Would be amazing for this sport.

 

[Spanky]

+1

It seems like a lot of other industries, some similar, have figured this out. Trap has not. Instead for me, I've found more value in older guns. It would be nice if a mfg out there could put all the features a trap shooter is looking for with out all the fancy, and keep the cost down. Would be amazing for this sport.

I sort of know where you are coming from. Not sure how much the shooters will see of that.
But, I’m just a Browning Shooter what do I know. For a SBT I shoot an adjustable Gr. 3 BT-99, for a backup I shoot a BT-99 MAX. Neither of which I feel would be full of bell and whistles but nice guns.
Browning puts out a more conventional BT-99 in 32” and 34”, along with one called a B&C with and fully adjustable Butt and Comb that are 32” and 34”. Neither of these are bank breakers and neither look like economy models. I’m willing to bet they flat out shoot.

 

[Ram Rod]

This is downright rude and uncalled for.

What are you talking about?
50 post rule is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.

 

[Perazzi_MX8]

What would motivate you to say something like that ? Why denigrate other people ? Does it make you feel better ? Just curious. Bless your heart !

I actually looked over a TriStar and shot one but it was a few weeks after I had a Tetanus shot. I thought it was a piece of junk then and still do today. If the truth hurts then so be it, as it’s my opinion as a Gunsmith graduate and a more than 30 years a trapshooter. If you want to save money I might suggest a pump Mossberg. They are bullet proof and you get what you paid for.

 

[Perazzi_MX8]

This is downright rude and uncalled for.

See my post above and I believe it will relieve you of your doubts. If you still feel like a champion of your opinion by all means pat yourself on the back. Others don’t agree with you and never will.

 

[Dogbest]

What are you talking about?
50 post rule is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.

You were making assumptions

See my post above and I believe it will relieve you of your doubts. If you still feel like a champion of your opinion by all means pat yourself on the back. Others don’t agree with you and never will.

I don't give a da** if you are a gunsmith or not! There was nothing wrong with the original post and nothing to indicate he was trying for 50 posts. I don't have a TriStar and never will. I was not defending the TriStar brand.
I don't know why you thought he was posting to get 50 posts as I certainly did not see that. I thought you were out of line accusing him of that.
As far as I am concerned this pi**ing match is over. My ego is not tied up in this discussion

 

[Perazzi_MX8]

You were making assumptions

I don't give a da** if you are a gunsmith or not! There was nothing wrong with the original post and nothing to indicate he was trying for 50 posts. I don't have a TriStar and never will. I was not defending the TriStar brand.
I don't know why you thought he was posting to get 50 posts as I certainly did not see that. I thought you were out of line accusing him of that.
As far as I am concerned this pi**ing match is over. My ego is not tied up in this discussion

Like I said you’re entitled to your opinions just like I am. The OP has frequent flyer miles on this post so what do most people think? The TriStar is a piece of junk and it always will be. It’s far from my opinion alone.

 

[Dogbest]

I don't disagree with you regarding the TriStar! I was not defending the gun.
A friend of mine, an A class shooter, shoots a TT15 very well and has had no trouble with his gun. I wouldn't buy one.

 

[Allentown]

I can’t wait until you get 50 posts to see what you have to sell. A cracked BiStar sounds like a dream come true for many of us.

Mx8 it is likely you will have a long wait as the OP joined in 2014 and only has 14 posts.

 

[DadPlus4]

Golf clubs are my back up

 

[Perazzi_MX8]

Mx8 it is likely you will have a long wait as the OP joined in 2014 and only has 14 posts.

I doubt it because after he started this post he’s posted 7 more times on this one post. 8 posts were on this one post alone.

 

[peavine]

The crack in the BT-99 can most likely be fixed. Rod's Custom Stocks fixed my MX15 probably 10-15 years ago. It fell from a rack and cracked in the grip. He glued and pinned . All good.

 

[ezekiel]

It is your money buy what you want ! If you want opinions ,you will certainly get them .Be prepared to get some nasty remarks and some sincere ones. good luck with your shooting.

 

[Spanky]

Just an FYI, I stumbled across this at the club yesterday. Might be beneficial to anyone interested in the TT-15.
Shotgun Sports Magazine has the Gun Test on the TT-15 in the July 2022 publication. I’m pretty sure the magazine can be had or the article can be seen online at shotgunsportsmagazine, just thought I’d pass it on. A lot of talk about this thing week after week on this site.
After reading the article at least I now know what one looks like. Unless I’m living under a rock, wife tells me I am, these are not real common in my area being used for trap.

 

[Ram Rod]

"How Many Rounds do You Have Thru Your TriStar...

Just curious. How long have you had the gun? Which Model? (single, un single, double or combo) and...How many rounds? Any trouble? thanx mike

www.trapshooters.com

Those of you new to the forum may not have seen this tristar thread.

 

[sdebusk01]

Just an FYI, I stumbled across this at the club yesterday. Might be beneficial to anyone interested in the TT-15.
Shotgun Sports Magazine has the Gun Test on the TT-15 in the July 2022 publication. I’m pretty sure the magazine can be had or the article can be seen online at shotgunsportsmagazine, just thought I’d pass it on. A lot of talk about this thing week after week on this site.
After reading the article at least I now know what one looks like. Unless I’m living under a rock, wife tells me I am, these are not real common in my area being used for trap.

I own a BT100 stainless, and a Tri Star. No comparison, but lets me bring others out to shoot with me. The TT is a nice gun, but as others say, does not fit the cheek as others do. I still can consistently hit targets, but does not have same feel. I also have a Blaser sporting, and the fit and feel is perfect. Impossible to find a gun with that much fit and feel, plus kills targets. SD

 

[belikeh20]

I'm very happy with my Tristar TT-15 28" with Karl McKnight adjustable comb & Kick-eez pad. I took this photo yesterday day at Sumner Sportsmen's Association in WA state where I'm a member of. My former Air Force Olympian trap coach & FFL had the stock done by KM before he sold it to me & fitted it. He sells a lot of these to youth competitors because they are reliable, dependable, and affordable. They don't fail at competition he told me. I'm only 5'7.5 & 150# & it fits me. I also teach judo & not scared of the size of anybody. I don't care about paying more money for pedigree. Tristar has only been around for 25 years. If you want to pay more for hand engraved vs computer etched, go for it, but it won't improve your score. Check the score? Nobody complains about the Turkish walnut on their Brownings or Berettas. I've been to Turkey and it's one of my favorite countries out of the 34 I've been to. Why knock Turkish made guns? I beat guys (I think that's how they identify?) with guns 3x the cost every day. Average about 22.

This is my first O/U. I was shooting a '85 Beretta A303 special trap 32" bbl fixed choke & montecarlo stock with a TL shell catcher & felt pressured to buy the O/U because the OG's were snooty about semiautomatics even though I beat all of them & I don't want to clean the gun that often. Maybe people should get the guns fitted to them rather than knocking brands and models. I'm a nationally certified Audi/BMW/Porsche club driving instructor & I see $100K+ cars slayed on the road course by cheaper under $10K old cars. Get some proper lessons, not from Yelp nor the web.

Ain't the arrow, it's the shooter!