WILDDIGIT 3rd Gen Jerky Gun Review

The WILDDIGIT 3rd Gen Beef Jerky Gun is a stainless-steel jerky shooter aimed at home and game jerky makers. It pairs a stainless barrel with an updated trigger mechanism and the usual flat and round nozzles, extruding seasoned ground meat into strips and sticks.

Who it suits

It fits anyone making ground jerky regularly who wants a durable, easy-to-clean tool. The stainless barrel handles firm pressing and wipes clean after raw meat, the third-generation trigger is designed to press more smoothly than older plastic designs, and the flat and round nozzles cover both classic strips and snack sticks. At a couple of pounds capacity, it presses a solid home batch without being unwieldy.

Where it compromises

It is a standard-capacity gun, so for very large game batches a larger-barrel model means fewer refills. As with any jerky gun, some kit parts may be plastic, and the tool only shapes the jerky, it does not make it safe. You still need to heat the meat to a safe internal temperature before or after drying, following USDA jerky guidance.

Bottom line

The WILDDIGIT 3rd Gen jerky gun is a sensible pick for regular ground-jerky makers, with a durable stainless barrel, a smoother trigger and both nozzle types. Choose it for everyday batches; size up to a large-capacity gun for heavy game processing, and always heat the meat to a safe temperature.

Compare it with other options in our best jerky guns guide.

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