Need to buy a Timer. Suggestions?

[Beat Trash]

I am finally going to break down and buy a timer. Need stubborn for too many years and I have finally realized that I need one to work on my pistol skills.

Suggestions as to brand and/or type?

[spinmove_]

Pocket Pro 2.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DX7QPOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501854263&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pocket+pro+2&dpPl=1&dpID=41nP%2BFsg-DL&ref=plSrch


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[voodoo_man]

Pocket Pro 2.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DX7QPOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501854263&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pocket+pro+2&dpPl=1&dpID=41nP%2BFsg-DL&ref=plSrch


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They don't work well in the rain.

And if you keep dropping them they will break (no duh).

Otherwise I've had one for a bunch of years and would highly recommend them over others.

This is the one you should get.

[spinmove_]

They don't work well in the rain.

And if you keep dropping them they will break (no duh).

Otherwise I've had one for a bunch of years and would highly recommend them over others.

This is the one you should get.

One thing I've noticed people saying about the timers is that not really any of them can stand up to any abuse. Seems like a good opportunity for someone to develop a hardened and durable solution that does work.


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[voodoo_man]

One thing I've noticed people saying about the timers is that not really any of them can stand up to any abuse. Seems like a good opportunity for someone to develop a hardened and durable solution that does work.


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Like a rugged case?

Probably a good idea, wonder who can design something like that Tom_Jones

[Odin Bravo One]

Store them without the battery installed. I use a rubber band to keep my battery with the timer(s). And zip loc bags. I use quart sized freezer bags for use in the rain, or if the ground is wet.

I liked my CED1000. It was simple enough to use, and the neck lanyard, combined with its small size and light weight kept me from dropping it excessively. Did not care for the rechargeable battery feature, as the unit I had was subject to memory set, and it became a crap shoot of how much juice I had as it aged. Lasted me 3 years of daily use.

My PACT II lasted me about the same, but was much more fragile, so I relegated it to back up use.

I have the Pocket Pro II now, and it is my least favorite of the three.

When time comes to buy again, I'll go back to the CED, and hope they have made some improvements to battery.

[GJM]

There is not a perfect timer out there. After trying many, I settled on the Pocket Pro II, and have three of them, and never less than two in my range bag at any one time. They are the timer I see used most at USPSA matches and by my USPSA shooting friends.

Tom Jones, why don't you design one that is easy to use and durable.

[Peally]

They all suck for durability. Brownells will replace them when they inevitably die though.

[Beat Trash]

Thanks for the response.

[psalms144.1]

I'm still running the PACT Club shot timer I bought in 2005ish. The buzz is starting to sound extra "tinny", and it gets a little unstable when shooting outside in the cold (it gets into single digits at times here, and the buttons seem to get "sticky" at those temps), but other than that, I have NO complaints. Well, one complaint, I hate having to stock 9v batteries for it...

The pocket pro would be my second choice, but it's boxy and doesn't feel good in the hand (not an issue if you're hanging it on the belt and timing yourself). I also find the buzz to be harder to hear than the PACT.

Have a CED, never use it, don't like it. In fact, if you're willing to figure out how it works (don't know where the instructions went), I'll send it to you - just PM your address...

[Lester Polfus]

Thread is well timed. I've had my PACT for, well, longer than I can remember....

18745

I've probably dropped it 100 times, but apparently 101 was too much...

18746

It still works, after a fashion, but I should probably replace it, especially since finding replacement vacuum tubes is so hard these days...

[Duelist]

Yep, that's old.

[okie john]

I've been using one of these https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/966974/pact-club-shot-timer-3?cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Chronographs%2C+Wind+Meters+%26+Timers-_-PACT-_-966974&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtpDMBRC4ARIsADhz5O6qvJTx9riCVQ0GZf1O 9GZn2v8Or00CsZGf7ycf996092_5Kn-j33waAl6pEALw_wcB for several years.

It took some fiddling to get the sensitivity set to the right level, but it's worked fine since then. I haven't dropped it enough to break it (yet), so no input on that.


Okie John

[Jim Watson]

I have the CED 7000. I have read on the internet that it is fragile and its rechargeable battery doesn't last.
But mine is doing fine. I use it for practice and offer it as a spare if the match timer fails.
It is the only timer I know with a memory so you can shoot a drill several times and review your times for consistency or improvement.

[Drang]

I think the future of shot timers lies in the combination of smart phones, smart watches (or wrist mounted activity monitors) that provide realtime gyro/accelerometer data, and apps that can process and analyze all the available (auditory, visual, and motion) data.
Has anyone tried one of the Garmin smart watches with the shot timer app for them?

ETA: Maybe MantisX (https://mantisx.com/)should look into integrating their shot analysis tool with a shot timer..

[heyscooter]

I've used and owned three of these things.

CED 7000: I've got one on loan from work, but the one I owned stopped working due to what I believe to be rechargable battery issues. Things I like about it is the smaller size and lanyard. Things I don't like about it are the button layout and sometimes unresponsive buttons. I'm not sure what happened to mine, but I only use this for dry fire as I'm afraid any other elements outside will kill it.

Pocket Pro II: I liked this shot timer as my favorite, but it also shit the bed in a move. I removed the battery and packed it, and when it arrived it was completely DOA, even with fresh batteries. I preferred this button layout, and even though there weren't as many buttons as the CED 7000 it was fairly intuitive. It felt like a fairly robust piece of equipment too, I had no issue using it on outdoor ranges.

PACT Club Timer III: I was gifted one of these and it works great, but for some reason feels like the "dumbest" of the timers, even though I'm fairly sure it has most features the Pocket Pro II does. Nothing to really write, other than I like the form factor and the buttons. Seems fairly sturdy as well. I've used this in outdoor and indoor ranges, but I think outdoor makes most sense.

[Beat Trash]

I'm still running the PACT Club shot timer I bought in 2005ish. The buzz is starting to sound extra "tinny", and it gets a little unstable when shooting outside in the cold (it gets into single digits at times here, and the buttons seem to get "sticky" at those temps), but other than that, I have NO complaints. Well, one complaint, I hate having to stock 9v batteries for it...

The pocket pro would be my second choice, but it's boxy and doesn't feel good in the hand (not an issue if you're hanging it on the belt and timing yourself). I also find the buzz to be harder to hear than the PACT.

Have a CED, never use it, don't like it. In fact, if you're willing to figure out how it works (don't know where the instructions went), I'll send it to you - just PM your address...

Greatly appreciate the offer, but I used a Bronwells coupon and placed an order for a Pocket Pro 2 yesterday.

[HCM]

Just a note on the Pocket Pro II: While in my range bag, my bullfrog bug repellent / sunscreen leaked onto my PPII, killing the electronics and partially melting the plastic housing.

Competition electronics was able to fix it for $27- including return shipping. Fyi if you have an issue with a PPII and they can't fix it, the will sell you a replacement at half price, about $65.

[Beat Trash]

Good to know they will stand behind the product.

[heyscooter]

Just a note on the Pocket Pro II: While in my range bag, my bullfrog bug repellent / sunscreen leaked onto my PPII, killing the electronics and partially melting the plastic housing.

Competition electronics was able to fix it for $27- including return shipping. Fyi if you have an issue with a PPII and they can't fix it, the will sell you a replacement at half price, about $65.

To add to this public service announcement:

One time my 99% DEET repellant leaked out, ate through a ziplock bag and then destroyed a 1100$ piece of work issued comms gear.

Don't store liquids of any kind near work issued comms gear.

*the more you know*

[BehindBlueI's]

I still use the wrist mounted Shotmaxx, which is great for shared ranges as the "acceleration" mode doesn't pick up other shooters.

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?10863-ShotMaxx-Wristwatch-Timer