Mad Dog McGee Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Which timer is best for home range practice ? Price , ease of use , quality? Thanks in advance! MDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 iPhone app "Shot Timer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicLee SASS #16638 Life Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 The timer with the largest numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 The timer with the largest numbers And a buzzer instead of an electronic beep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 And a timer that allows the setting of a par time - buzzer sounds, then sounds again in X.X seconds interval. Only way to dry fire and know what is happening with your times, since no timer picks up hammer clicks. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Competition Electronics Rance Just my thinkin' Edit: Also has random start so you can't anticipate it as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 iPhone app "Shot Timer"What model iphone are you using that app with? I downloaded it this afternoon and fired off 10, 44 specials over the porch railing, with the phone sitting right on the rail under the muzzle. It didn't pick up a single shot :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Clayton Conagher #43872 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 iPhone app "Shot Timer" I've looked into this and there are several. Some free and some at a price. Is one better than the others? Which one do you have Matthew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillDearborn Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have Shot Timer as well, and it works great for me. I can even just clap and it picks it up. It's SureFire ShotTimer v1.6, and I'm running it on an iPhone 5. I'm 99% sure I ran it on my iPhone 4, but don't quote me on that. I DEFINITELY can't remember what I paid for it, but I'm about 73% sure it was free. I've only seen it not pick up once, and I doubt the rounds were SASS legal. The phrase "mouse farts" comes to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunrulychef Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 What model iphone are you using that app with? I downloaded it this afternoon and fired off 10, 44 specials over the porch railing, with the phone sitting right on the rail under the muzzle. It didn't pick up a single shot :-( I tried Innovative Applications Free Shot Timer on an iPhone 5s & had similar results. I adjusted the sensetivity back & forth with no luck. On edit: I normally have my phone in a Magpul case, but I did try it without in case there was any interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Clayton Conagher #43872 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I tried Innovative Applications Free Shot Timer on an iPhone 5s & had similar results. I tried that one on my 4S and it really did not work well for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswanson1 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I use IPSC Shot Timer, it's free on my Android and works very well, even when dry firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitchy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I haven't had much luck with the phone app timers either. The surefire version is the only one that came close. When I try and use the phone timers I have a hard time manipulating the phone and transitioning to guns. Surefire won't pick up anything less than 1 second either. Normally 1 second is plenty, but I use my timer for work too, and there are some 1/2 second drills I need to time. I have had great luck with a competition electronics pocket pro timer, it's not cheap, but not too expensive in mind mind since I use it a lot. As previously mentioned: BIG numbers, not huge, but I can see them easily without my reading glasses. I also found some pretty cheap safety glasses that have reading lense cheaters on the bottoms. This helps a lot. I don't use them to look at the sights when shooting, but they work great when your handling a gun or something up close. Mine cost a whopping $8 bucks. Buzzer not a beep so my shooting damaged ears can hear it Par set with random start so you can't anticipate Belt clip, easily attaches to your rig so once it's set all you have to do is touch the start button. I us mine solo all of the time. No need to have a friend run the timer. Auto power shut off. I just put mine in my gear bag when I'm done shooting and it turns itself off after so much inactivity. My 9 volt battery is still going strong after about 3 years. There may be different models with different features that might better fit your needs, but I have been more than satisfied with my competitions electronics pocket pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Pardner Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Howdy, I also have a competitive edge. The ced7000. A while back I posted a Question here if anyone new of a timer that beeps and flashes a light and this is the only one I found. You have to make your own light but it's not hard to make. T.O. holds it just above or below eye level and about 10 inches to the front and you will see the light flash. It's great and you have the same start signal every one who can hear the timer does.. It's loaded with function features including memory storage up to 10 runs, custom par, illuminated lcd display showing total time ,splits, shot number, par, and 1st shot time. month and date, silent operation, R.O. mode spy mode ,stop watch, Countdown mode alarm clock, on and on, list just keep going. Got this from Brownells or you can check them out direct at (610)366-9752 or info@CEDhk.com I don't practice a lot but I think this timer would do as well or better than most for practice Howdy Pardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Competition Electronics Rance Just my thinkin' Edit: Also has random start so you can't anticipate it as well.. Yep, this is the brand I used when dryfiring and practicing for GF speed runs. Large display, par time w/random start, and loud buzzer (I'm basically deaf but could pick up the buzzer on this brand). Now I use it for SG practice. and the single 9-volt battery last a LONG time. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 What model iphone are you using that app with? I downloaded it this afternoon and fired off 10, 44 specials over the porch railing, with the phone sitting right on the rail under the muzzle. It didn't pick up a single shot :-( Go into settings and adjust the volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I've looked into this and there are several. Some free and some at a price. Is one better than the others? Which one do you have Matthew? "Shot Timer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Tombstone, SASS #49630 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 My CED has an adjustable sensitivity and on high can pick up revolver dry fire, sometimes I have to set it on a tall stool next to where I am practicing, also nice to have a random start mode (for when you are shooting by yourself) and a par time. Those three things are important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk Creek LeMieux Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Go into settings and adjust the volume.So... To everyone wondering about iPhone timers... It turns out you need headphones plugged in. Works like a champ that way. Apparently "shot timer" isn't supposed to work without them. So, since I have a set of iPhone compatible skull candy headphones with a microphone, I gave it another try tonight and shot the pistols a bit. The skull candy headphones make good earplugs. Aaaand, my transitions are horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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