The Lucky Launcher 2 is perfect for folks that want an easy to fire, one handed launcher. Unlike other hand held launchers, the Lucky Launcher can be cocked and fired one handed. It's great if you are working by yourself with a younger dog.
The Lucky Launcher should be fired off your thigh, not off your shoulder. This helps get the perfect height and allow the recoil to be better absorbed.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic Training Device Reviewed: August 24, 2009
By: JWRealistic Dog Training at it's best.
Having shot over my dog numerous times, I was unsure of how he would react. I kept him in the bed of the truck at a distance to start. I had only fired it 2 times before he was jumping over the tailgate to heal by my side for the retrieve.
Very good training device. It should be noted that these device are noisy and have a little recoil. If possible get away from the city to use this device.
5 76
Lucky Launcher Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: William Gordon
Labrador. Pet. Hunting dog.
I love it and that it allows me to have one hand free.
5 1146
Lucky Launcher Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Darren
2 dogs: Labrador Retriever. Hunting dog.
This is a great tool for getting your dog to follow the barrel and watch you movement. It is a must have if you train by yourself.
5 1147
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Matthew Wilson
Yellow Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
Great Product! No complaints on this end!
5 1150
Lucky Launcher Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Alan Grischke
Drahthaar. Pet. Hunting dog.
You can bounce the dummy, lob it, or shoot it over objects to replicate many hunting scenarios. The dog sees it coming and acts as he does when he sees the shotgun come out of the case. There are a great variety of dummies that all have their time and place. Excellent product, gives the dog a great workout.
5 1151
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Adam Bissell
Black Lab. Hunting dog.
The Lucky Launcher 2 work just as I had hoped. It was a great asset in the training of my Lab.
One note, I added a piece of foam rubber pipe insulation to the stock to cushion the recoil on my shoulder, the steel T bar alone was a little harsh.
All said, I let a few friends borrow it and have reccomended it to many others.
5 1154
Lucky Launcher 2 Review Reviewed: March 1, 2011
By: Danny Dowler from AB
Chocolate Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
This unit is very portable, and is excellent to use at any time out in the field. It is great at simulating a gun and fallen bird. This action is great at teaching the dog to be steady at a gun shot, and retrieve upon command.
I am very happy with this unit!
5 1156
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: June 21, 2011
By: Jeremy Broussard from TX
British lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
It is awesome. It will shoot a long ways and if you want more distance you can oil the shaft.
That thing kicks harder than a 12 gauge though.
5 1157
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 15, 2011
By: Eddie Kemper from LA
Hunting dog. Competition dog.
I have used it several times already and i really like it...
Had thought of getting a mobile launcher but the cost for me was too much -- it gives me so much more realism in my training.
The only problem are the duck like launchers i got with the canvas, they are great but i would prefer larger to be more lifelike in size. Other than that i am very well pleased.
5 1159
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: June 24, 2011
By: Joe Worsham from NC
Field English Cocker Spaniel. Hunting dog.
I was amazed at the amount of recoil produced by the small 22 cartridge. It does state in the directions however that this is the case.
It is a great product and the dog loves it.
I would not only recommend it to a friend but also a necessity for training any kind of field retriever.
5 1161
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-10-2011 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Theodore de Looze from OR
2 dogs: Standard Poodle. Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog.
Great device. Easy to change distance predictably by controlling angle of launch No more injured hands
5 1170
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Brook from CA
toller. Hunting dog.
Great product and support...I train a lot in salt water and this launcher has held up well, just remember to remove the dummies when not in use. Great for helping dogs get used to gun noise and getting dummies out past throwing distance.
5 1174
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: April 17, 2008
By: Jim from AZ
Chessies. Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog.
Love it. Use it all the time to train my dogs, both previous and current.
Can throw the dummy out so far that it is a real swimming challenge even for a big healthy Chessie (none better!).
You can also use weaker blanks and not throw it too far for training exercises. Great for getting the dog used to a gunshot and to watch for the fall.
The only thing that I don't like is that it doesn't fold up somehow. It doesn't fit in my dog duffel or any I can find, and so it gets separated and lost.
Other than that it is great, wouldn't be without one.
5 1176
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed Reviewed: May 8, 2005
By: Shaun Stuto from CA
Lab. Hunting dog.
It is reliable. Throws great marks!
The dog learns right away about following the gun, gunfire, and area of the fall. This simple tool ties it all together.
I'd recommend it to EVERY serious dog trainer.
5 1181
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-14-2009 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: James Harris from OK
labrador. Pet. Hunting dog.
I like the ease of one handed use,far more comfortable for me to use than other launchers. It does recoil more than I expected, but some foam bike grips on handle solved that.
P.S. My dog absolutely loves it. Other than live birds, she gets more excited about training with this than anything else.
5 1183
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 7, 2010
By: Scott Deming from NY
Hunting dog.
This is a very easy to use utility for the young dog, when getting him/her used to the sound of gunshot and following the dropping target.
I highly recommend this as one of your early stage tools when training your retriever.
My yellow lab Harley is an outstanding retriever, thanks to many of the useful items I�ve purchased through Gun Dog Supply.
5 1185
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: July 7, 2011
By: Tony Evans from TN
Hunting dog.
I really like the launcher but wish it had a pad on the butt since it kicks pretty hard when you don�t have a jacket on.
Abby loves it because she likes to hear the gun shot before the chase.
5 1187
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: April 30, 2010
By: Dennis
Spinone Italiano. Pet. Competition dog.
What you liked: Easy to use.
Get great distance from this launcher.
Starter pistol sound helps condition your dog to the sound of a gun.
5 1191
Lucky Launcher 2 Reviewed: May 23, 2007
By: Jeff Janousek from WA
field bred English Cocker. Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
I really like my Lucky Launcher. It performs it's job quite well.
I've added some tube foam to the 'stock' for padding.
My only complaint, and it's not the launcher, but the loads can really be 'hit or miss'. There's no real uniformity to them, and at times there can be quite a few duds.
5 1200
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 03-05-2007 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Charles Weeks from NC
Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
Excellent for training. Shoot long distances for dogs with lots of energy or can be used for shorter distances by varying the bullets used. I would recommend to anyone.
5 1201
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 08-05-2009 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Aaron Gill from VA
LAB.
My dog gets really excited when she sees me get the lucky launcher out. Makes more like a hunting circumstance with the gunfire. Plus, it keeps the dog from just working the short distance that you can throw a bumper. A must have!
5 1203
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-11-2010 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: David W Coultas from TX
Labrador. Pet. Hunting dog.
Great Product.
5 1204
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 04-12-2010 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Jim Fluty from KY
Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Pet. Hunting dog.
No problems to date very simple to use. The ejector for the blank should be spring loaded this would make it easier to remove the empty casing.
5 1205
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 03-23-2005 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: MARK from NC
Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
Works great. Doesn't hurt your hand like other kinds of Launchers
I bought this for my husband and he has shot over 500 rounds on it. He is now going to make a few comments: Very happy with the product only two concerns 1. the exhaust port is deteriorating/expanding and 2. we purchased a teal launch dummy from you and the bore seems to be too large as it will only launch about due to lack of seal/compression That said its best gift my wife has giving me in a long time..sure beats bird feeders
The Lucky Launcher II has proved to be extremely helpful in the training of my retrievers. I have found that the dummy travel distances listed as in the specs for the launcher were surprisingly conservative. With the red load, using the standard dummies, I have found the travel distance to be much closer to 100 - 110 yds (especially with any wind at your back). The lighter loads will launch the standard dummies 70 yards. This is a great product and has proven very effective for training regiments.
5 1215
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-20-2011 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Jason Jones from TN
Yellow Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
The Lucky Launcher II is a great product! IT really saves your arm and can get the dummy way out there so your dog can get a real work out. Different strength blanks can be ordered: green (low load), yellow (middle load) and red (high load). Yellow is a bit strong and goes a bit too far so I use the green loads. I also find it's helpful to launch from my hip. The kick is a bit too much for repeated firing from my shoulder.
Buy one and have fun with your gun dog! Jason
5 1216
Lucky Launcher Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Jason from IL
black lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
Awesome training aid. Great for marking long shots. Dokken's dead fowl launcher dummies add even more realism to the training.
Wrapped the round tubing stock with a piece of thick foam pipe insulation and electrical tape, now the recoil is a lot less noticable.
As far as distance/range, I havent noticed much of a difference between the medium and heavy loads.
5 1221
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-20-2011 Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Jason from TN
Yellow Lab. Pet. Hunting dog.
The Lucky Launcher II is a great product! IT really saves your arm and can get the dummy way out there so your dog can get a real work out. Different strength blanks can be ordered: green (low load), yellow (middle load) and red (high load). Yellow is a bit strong and goes a bit too far so I use the green loads. I also find it's helpful to launch from my hip. The kick is a bit too much for repeated firing from my shoulder.
Buy one and have fun with your gun dog! Jason
5 1246
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 08-27-2009 Reviewed: July 29, 2011
By: Charles Branco from TX
2 dogs: Cheseybay / Lab. Hunting dog.
Dependable have had it over a year used to many times to count. f
5 1327
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 07-27-2010 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Stephen Barnett from TX
2 dogs: ESS. Hunting dog. Competition dog.
It is a handy tool if you don't always have training birds available. My dog's marking has improved. It works best for me with the "stock" on the ground rather than from the hip or shoulder. It is easier to control than the hand held models and it's also good for practicing longer line-steady water retrieves.
4 1149
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 05-10-2011 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Kelly Thompson from TX
2 dogs: Labrador Retriever. Pet. Hunting dog.
I wish it had a lighter power level blanks that propelled the dummy a shorter distance than the current lightest level load. Also, 1 out of 6 - 8 shots typically result as a dud shot.
4 1158
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 02-25-2011 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Roger Harms from MN
Golden. Pet. Hunting dog.
Functions every time, and fires consistently in terms of distance and direction, but anyone who puts the metal "stock" to their shoulder will not be pitching a game the next day. I always use the ground as a base, but then must kneel to make sure to avoid injury.
Wearing a life jacket, you can tolerate shooting this from the shoulder.
4 1180
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 03-20-2011 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: George Hilton from MA
German Shorthair. Hunting dog.
The dog loves it.However it does produce a tremendous kick for the load. It should have adequate padding which I added with foam pipe insulation.
4 1167
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 10-19-2010 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: RxRatedLabs
2 dogs: Labs. Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
I've only used the product once but was pleased with it. Shot the bumper pretty far and made a nice loud shot. Don't really care for the kick as it kicks PRETTY HARD- harder than my 12 guage. I purchased a couple bumper boys and have been using those but may use the LL2 again when it comes time for more triples.
4 1178
Lucky Launcher 2 ---- 04-14-2011 Reviewed: July 26, 2011
By: Michael Dupre from LA
Lab. Ret.. Hunting dog.
Works great but kicks like a mule. The neighborhood kids are thrilled to shoot me off a mark at first, but say no thanks for a repeat.
4 1194
Lucky dummy launcher Reviewed: July 27, 2011
By: Ewallace
3 dogs: Pointing Labs. Hunting dog.
Needs a better ejector for empty blanks. Make multiple falls difficult. I added a crutch pad to the shoulder stock to prolong the number of shots I can take. Shoulder firing is equivalent to 3" mag 12 gauge.
4 1207
lucky launcher Reviewed: July 28, 2011
By: shane
lab. Hunting dog.
this is probably the best hand held launcher made. i just didnt like the plastic construction and it dosent kick out the empty shells completely.
Improve retriever marking. Associate gunshot sound with fall of dummy. Excites your dog!
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The Lucky Launcher II Set includes the Lucky Launcher II dummy launcher, 1 white canvas dummy, and a box of 100 medium loads. Combines the sound of the shot with the flight of the dummy. The Lucky Launcher II permits one-handed operation so that one hand is available for training. All of the Retriev-R-Trainer dummies are compatible with the Lucky Launcher II System as well as the Retriev-R-Trainer launcher. Uses the same dummy launcher loads as our other dummy launchers.
Features:
Orange and black color scheme
Pistol-grip with a built-in rubber covered metal stock
Fire 1-handed from the shoulder or thigh
Manufacturer Warranty:
The Lucky Launcher II is guaranteed by the manufacturer to be free of defective workmanship and materials for a period of THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. This guarantee is void if other than the recommended power charges are used or if the product is not used in conformance with its instructions. Read more warranty information here.
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