I used #3 montgonerys until the jaws started breaking and then went to #3 Montanas. No issues.
The. For three years I used #3 longsprings with big pans (all exposed) but in two years I had three cats pull out. They were laminated so likely a little slow, and two had a little snow on them but it was heartbreaking, I had all three on camera in the traps.
I bought 2 dozen canine extremes this year to use. I did take the extra springs off a couple to try and they do seem like overkill but we’ll see. I trap exposed sets and try to keep traps sheltered but can’t always. I guess I find out! A (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) of a trap regardless, just might be too strong.

Here's a couple from the 25-26 season that I caught in Duke 1-3/4. I like them for Bobcats. Not my favorite, but I have no problem at all putting a Duke 1-3/4 in the ground at a dedicated bobcat set.

Yes it is. Exposed walk through set next to a cat toilet under a cedar tree.

I use 450's and 550s. i run 50% wild river pans on the 550's and will run mostly exposed sets if its strictly for cats and blocked heavy. otherwise stock pans.

Yes it is. Exposed walk through set next to a cat toilet under a cedar tree.
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Where did you find the pans I dont see them offered? did you make them?

I bought them from expand a pan when there website wasn’t all sold out. But now I just trace them and cut out my own.