Looking to get a shot timer.  Are there any good deals around or coming up for black Friday?

This is an awesome question. Ive been looking as well. Suckers can be expensive

There is an App for that!

I'll assume you're looking for a much better one than the apps available for a few buck on your smartphone...but I'll mention them for anyone else reading this who might not be aware they exist...and wants to practice with a friend at the range...

 

I have IPSC Shot Timer (Beta) installed on my Android, and for the nothing that I paid for it, it seems to work well...  I've seen a few others, but never really have tried them.  For *my* needs, the app is useful enough...

 

Might also be enough for the times you forget to pack everything, it can help in a pinch...

Last I checked Midway had CED Pocket Pro 2's for just over $100. They are by far the toughest or most reliable timers out there that I've used which is why we tend to use them for matches.

 

The phone based timers are only really good for dry fire practice. Depending on what phone you have mic's cut out, may or may not pick up shots at any reasonable distance, and worst of all most phones don't have a very accurate timing device in them (or at least not one the app has access to) and you end up with slightly odd units of time.  I do use them for dryfire, but that's it.

Thanks for the app suggestions, I have tried three on my iPhone and they are fair at best.  I'll check out the CED units, do you know of anyone having a deal on them for Black Friday - always like to save a buck or two when possible.

 I'll check out the CED units, do you know of anyone having a deal on them for Black Friday - always like to save a buck or two when possible.

 

There is only so much deal to be made. Normally they are $120 to $130, at $109 it is about as cheap as I've seen them. They are not a high volume item so you are going to see them discounted only so much. I think the lowest I've ever seen them was $100 and that was cause I was buying 6 with a club discount.

 

BTW those are the same timers that we use for USPSA at OB and CJ

I really love my Shotmaxx timer watch. I can use it in a busy range and it reads my shots by motion not sound . Very nice feature! This allows me to use it any time I like. You can link up to Iphone apps for it too from what I hear. They arent cheap but I would rather spend a little more on something I will always use then pay less for something I can only use half the time.

 

http://www.doublealpha.biz/airsoft-items/accessories/shotmaxx-shot-timer?currency=USD

 

http://www.benstoegerproshop.com/Double-Alpha-DAA-SHOTMAXX-Shot-Timer-Watch-p/daastmx.htm

I really love my Shotmaxx timer watch. I can use it in a busy range and it reads my shots by motion not sound . Very nice feature! This allows me to use it any time I like. You can link up to Iphone apps for it too from what I hear. They arent cheap but I would rather spend a little more on something I will always use then pay less for something I can only use half the time.

 

http://www.doublealpha.biz/airsoft-items/accessories/shotmaxx-shot-timer?currency=USD

 

http://www.benstoegerproshop.com/Double-Alpha-DAA-SHOTMAXX-Shot-Timer-Watch-p/daastmx.htm

Thanks, got one at a good price from a friend!

So does this mean Howard is gonna get off his azz and start RO'ing at matches? 

So does this mean Howard is gonna get off his azz and start RO'ing at matches? 

Most certainly does NOT Jon.   As you know I am only certified as an IDPA Safety Officer not a USPSA Range Officer.  While some may see that as a distinction without a difference, I believe the MD does.

Midway has $20 off $100 today only (regular priced only - nothing on sale).

Midway has $20 off $100 today only (regular priced only - nothing on sale).

 

Err http://www.midwayusa.com/product/772064/competition-electronics-pocket-pro-shot-timer

 

Although I'd prefer the 2.

I think I'm going to finally break down and get a shot timer. Do they work OK at a busy range where lots of others are shooting?

I think I'm going to finally break down and get a shot timer. Do they work OK at a busy range where lots of others are shooting?

 

 

Depends. Do you mean indoor range with people firing in different lanes? Not so much no. Outdoor range separated by berms or walls? Then yes, they work fine.

The ShotMaxx watches work well indoors as you can use the "accelerator" mode instead of the "microphone". So other shooters won't make any difference. It is the only shot timer that can do this. If you are interested send me a PM as I still have a couple left.