been thinkin of lashing out and gettin one of the trius step operated traps for a bit of practice shootin does anybody have one of these or any experience of them id like to know how they stack up to other traps

I do have one. As for the "throwing" part, it's as good as anything in the same price range. The "stepping" part has enough play, slop, looseness, or whatever to make the unit a bit difficult to maintain one's balance. Or maybe I'm just old and tottery :D

Having used this one, I'd not buy another.