Gilmour Full-Size Zinc Pistol-Grip Hose Nozzle (857302-1001) Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Durability
- General spraying
- Washing
The cheap, boring, buy-it-for-life nozzle. A solid zinc pistol grip that outlasts a drawer full of plastic ones and covers 90% of jobs from misting seedlings to blasting mud off boots. Skip it only if you specifically want preset shower/soaker patterns or a lock-open trigger.
Pros
- All-zinc metal body is far more durable than plastic trigger nozzles that crack in a season
- Threaded front tip twists from a soft cone to a tight jet for both watering and washing
- Self-adjusting duck packing and a rust-resistant spring keep it from dripping over time
Cons
- Bare metal gets hot in direct sun and is heavier in the hand than plastic
- No thumb-lock/hold-open clip on this model, so long watering sessions tire your grip
- Fewer preset patterns than plastic multi-pattern nozzles — no shower or soaker setting
Specifications
| Type | Pistol-grip hose nozzle |
|---|---|
| Material | Die-cast zinc metal |
| Pattern | Adjustable threaded tip, fine cone to hard jet |
| Trigger | Front-squeeze trigger with flow control |
| Seals | Self-adjusting 'duck' packing, rust-resistant spring |
| Thread | Standard 3/4 in GHT |
| Best for | Durable all-purpose watering and rinsing |