My first multimeter,but which one ?

[Robomeds]

Only noticed this thread now, that you’ve already made up your mind. Still thought I’ll throw in my 2 cents…

I have more meters than I can count and at least half of them are bench meters.

The best handheld meter that I have is a Metrix MX54 that is more than 20 years old. It has 50000 counts and its measurement ranges and accuracies are about as good as it gets for a handheld meter (especially back then). It never has been calibrated, but still is within spec (and yes, I do have the calibration sources and calibrated precision meters to verify that). So this confirms what others have said already – a quality meter needs not be calibrated for private use, where you don’t have to comply with ISO9000 standards and the like.

While I personally don’t have any need for a new handheld meter – as I rarely use them nowadays anyway, because bench meters are so much more practical for a lab – if I were to buy a new handheld, it would certainly be the HIOKI DT4282 – for the same reasons I chose the MX54 some 25 years ago…

I have one of these BK Precision 5390's.  They are a Matrix based meter and very nice.  I did a tear down a while back.  They are one of those, 'if you can find one' sort of meters.

Here is one on eBay for $70.  Good price but a bit beat up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281890965270?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Not mine.  No connection to seller. 

[Wolfram.Chrome]

Today my beauty is here with me and of course im so excited !!!!
 





 
Can't describe my happiness  O0

[newbrain]

Today my beauty is here with me and of course im so excited !!!!
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Can't describe my happiness  O0

Good catch at very reasonable price (as far as Europe is concerned)!
Your 87V will be a faithful and reliable companion for many years, I'm sure.

Have fun!

[Wolfram.Chrome]

Good catch at very reasonable price (as far as Europe is concerned)!
Your 87V will be a faithful and reliable companion for many years, I'm sure.

Have fun!

Thank you very much!
i really can't describe the happiness inside my soul,i've desired this multimeter for too long time (science 2014) and finally i have realize my little dream 

[fanOfeeDIY]

Today my beauty is here with me and of course im so excited !!!!
Can't describe my happiness  O0

Great! I could feel your joy even from your post.

And you seem to have good test leads too.
Is it Fluke TL175?

[Wolfram.Chrome]

Great! I could feel your joy even from your post.
And you seem to have good test leads too.
Is it Fluke TL175?

Yes they are the tl175 probes!
them was already out of the box

[blacksheeplogic]

Today my beauty is here with me and of course im so excited !!!!

I've had one of my 87's since 1992, I did eventually have to replace the zebra strips but for the most part it's been a good meter and remained in cal. Although the 87 was expensive to purchase new, Fluke do maintain parts for these meters and so the long term cost of ownership is good.

I do like the leads they supplied with your meter.

[Wolfram.Chrome]

Today my beauty is here with me and of course im so excited !!!!

I've had one of my 87's since 1992.
I do like the leads they supplied with your meter.

Im born in 1992/1october so wooow your fluke is +/- old like me 
and yes ,it was a surprise for me too with 175tl leads already out-of-the-box.
 

[Hobby73]

You worry too much. It's very unlikely they will drift, they're designed not to. Most people will never see any drift at all of a good multimeter.

You normally only need calibration if you make devices that need a legal certification or something.

Thanks for making this good point, I was wondering about this myself. 

[Wolfram.Chrome]

Guys, the Joke of destiny Defeat me.
I can't stay anymore in electronics ,so im leaving it step by step.
I just want to finish my metcal project and after i will STOP EVERYTHING !!!
If you are interested in my meter (NOT YET USED IN WORKS),if you are willing to buy it ,just check out :
http://tinyurl.com/houoohl
Enjoy and stay cool ,because life is beauty !!!

[Lightages]

I am sorry to read that you are exiting the hobby. I hope you are well.