Blue Lab Truncheon PPM meter - good buy?

I just ordered the Truncheon PPM / TDS / EC meter from Amazon for $96 on the recommendation of a friend in Oregon who is far more experienced than myself. It seems to be the standard in the industry with a 5 year warranty and no need for calibration. I'd really like to hear some feedback from growers that own and use this meter. Are there any quirks or is it just a dam solid piece of equipment?

I keep getting burned by these cheap Amazon TDS meters that give inaccurate readings. I bought 2 of the exact same meter that give 2 different readings 60PPM apart in my nutrient solution, but when both are dipped in 342 calibration solution I get a reading of 400PPM on both. Bizarre and frustrating to the max. And I'm officially done with cheap TDS meters.

Solid piece.

Very good

I'm breaking in my new truncheon meter tonight when I get home. I'll post again after I've had a chance to tool around with it. I feel like a kid on Christmas eve - I'm super psyched

Be sure to check it with some reference solution from time to time. I had one for years and It turned out to be all outta whack. BTW