who is running the newer montgomery #4s dogless? what are your thoughts?
im thinking for frontfooting beaver. i have had luck with bridger #3s but can get a good deal on the monties.
i dont have any to look at.

If you can find any. I bought some NOS #3's this year to replace tractor ruined ones.

They haven't been in production for a few years now. Search for 4 coil, closed jaw.

not sure what are the NOS#3? did you mean no bs?
im looking at these due to cost. they will be used in higher theft areas. where i dont want to lose 30$ traps.
but i am also concered about their functionality.
Thanks

NOS = New Old Stock

oh thanks k snow. haha feel pretty dumb now.

no one else has an opinion?

Do some Google searching. I found a place down south (Alabama or Mississippi) that had the 3's in stock. Might need to make some phone calls.

I run the 3's for coyotes. If you find #4's make sure to get closed jaw.

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The #4 Duke regular jaw are the best bargain for your money, when buying new, if you are buying them for your intended purpose of front footing beaver with cheap traps IMO, even though they are not dogless.

What do find concerning about their functionality?

That made confusion naming them montgomery IMO.
Sorry that's all I got.

You're correct. I'll edit my last post. Thanks.

I havent handled them , so not sure how well they are built or function. im used to using bridger #5 and cdrs so those are pretty stout, plus it looks like the #4 has round jaws vs the bridger #3
Thanks

I use them on coyotes. Probably my favorite coyote trap.
I did base plate them and laminate them