I've been out of the shopping loop for a few years, have all the equipment I need still.
A friend just contacted me to ask about recommendations for a cheap foot trap for raccoons around his barnyard. What's a good price these days?

no bs 1.5 are the best they are 95$ a dozen

I'd buy Duke 1 1/2s super strong trap but I don't know what the cost would be but I bet it's cheaper then the no BS trap.

Would be a toss up between no B's and duke id just get them modded because then their reinforced for anything bigger...and lams are better for the critter

10-12 each,,,,,, Trappers must be thick in the pockets,,....
I remember buying CDR for 16$ from Carl and making brawns from the parts page on MTP website for 20$........
MTP deleted that option..........

Buy directly from Duke traps. A 11/2 double jaw Is $4.75 ea

There are literally thousands of excellent used 1 1/2 coils out there for sale way cheaper than new.

You really can’t beat a Duke 1 1/2 CS…I’ve got hundreds and no complaints.

There's no doubt that the no BS is a better trap, but the Duke is very adequate for coon.

You might suggest dog proof traps, especially if your friend is looking for quick and easy and barn cat friendly. I know the post specifically asks about 1.5 footholds, but just a thought. I love my 1.5 dukes for muskrat and they hold plenty of coon.

i have a hard time buying dukes cause they are cheap and crappy

bridgers are cheap and they get the job done

I would put a Duke 1 1/2 coil up against any other 1 1/2 coil spring on the market.

I remember buying gas for less than 50 cent a gallon.

Catch up with the rest of us Vinke.

Good lord.
The voice of experience?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with 1 1/2 dukes.

The jaw spread is 4.75
Buying directly from them the 11/2 double jaw coil is $9.59 each or $95.95 dozen

I had the old Duke 1.5s, the ones with the high pans, held coons fine, for the money you can't go wrong...

The printing Is so small In add In the trappers Post I had to get out my magnifying glass to read It. But your right.

So dumb question, but to buy direct from Duke it's an over the phone deal correct? Or is there just something on their website I'm missing?

I believe so Wolfie, their website leaves a lot to the imagination