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Fast Grip has been unavailable from Eric Grauffel since last Oct.. The reason was due to changes in the EEC regulations on similar products which now fall under laws which regulate cosmetics. Eric had to change the ingredients to comply with the new changes in the law. He has now done so and has what he feels is an even better product and we expect to have it in the USA by June or July. Packaging is being finished now and the new modified product is in production.

To Speedjunky, The reason the DAA Race Master Holster is not currently offered for the Springfield XD is ONLY because Springfield REFUSED to send DAA a part of the frame encompassing the trigger guard to allow DAA to tool the mould they need to make the insert blocks for it. All of the other gun manufacturers have willingly complied to doing this to date, but Springfield Armory adamently refused. We are now trying to buy or locate a damage or defective frame to purchase ourselves and to have sent to DAA for this purpose so we can offer all of you XD shooters the option of this great holster. IT is a shame that Springfield Armoury is so short sighted and stubborn, but there is little we can do until DAA can get the frame in the Netherlands to create the tooling he needs to make the insert.

The spread between the existing brands of chronographs on the market today is aprx. 8.0%. This has a lot to do with the quality of the sensors used and the distance in which the sensors are spaced apart. Variables that will effect resuls are as follows: 1. Temperature, altitude, & the effects these have on different powders 2. Temperature of the barrel and the ammunition itself. a cold barrel will produce different results from a very hot one. The same with the ammunition. 3. Lighting - MUST be balanced on both sensors. If the sun changes position, you must maintain a balanced condition on both sensors. Whether in bright sunlight (using the top screens) or on shady days (in which the top screen is optional), it is critical to maintain a balanced situation on both sensors. 4. Muzzle blast - If the muzzle blast reaches the first sensor before the projectile, your results will be bad or not at all. If the muzzle blast causes your screens to shake, the readings could be bad. Suggestion - start back and work forward with the handgun or rifle in use until you fnd your closet position. 5. The CED Infrared screens are designed for use when mother nature is not cooperating or for times and locations where insufficient light persists. If they are used under bright sunlight, the sunlight will over power them anyway. Let me reiterate that it is critically important on ALL chronographs to maintain a BALANCED light condition on both sensors. 6. Spacing. Make sure that your sensors are properly positioned and tightened. If they are off by even 1/16" it will cause incorrect readings. 7. Glints - If there is water, sand, snow, or bright concrete on the ground below your tripod / chronograph set-up, the sunlight will bounce (reflect) off the surface shining back up on the projectile preventing the sensors from detecting a light drop (shadow) and thus result in a poor or no reading situation. 8. Indoor - Fluorescent lighting is the kiss of death to any chronograph system. Their light does not allow the sensors to "see" the bullet. Cover the top of the screens if this type of lighting is near your set-up. Also make sure that no additional light is penetrating on one or the other sensor creating an in-balance of light on the two of them. Some ranges are designed with small bays or short distances which cause excessive sound waves and muzzle blasts. These have been known to cause problems with chronograph system results. Last, when using the CED Infrared on an indoor range with AC, make sure the AC itself is a full 110V. If the range is located a great distance from the power transformer, it is possible the output is less than 110V and this may prevent proper performance. In such cases, it is better to use the NiMH Battery Pack instead. 9. Other variables - Depending on the quality of the chronograph & sensors, other variables such as mobile phone transmissions and high tension poles or electrified fencing can all have effects on chronograph performance. Even high static from summer thunder storms in the area of use can result in problems. I sincerely hope that the above information is of use to many of you and to answering most of your questions.

The CED8000 is NOT DESIGNED to function closed. It never was! When closed, the buzzer and the microphone face each other directly. The buzzer will then activate false readings by too much output directly into the microphone. The LCD display can not be viewed closed and none of the internal buttons / keys can be activated either. The timer was designed to be positioned in a 45 degree angle when on the belt for self use. When running close quarter drills where props might be in the way, you can open it 180 degrees (flat open) and then simply pop up the display when the stage is completed. When holding it as a Range Officer, it should be used in 180 degree position. ALL timers are designed to have the microphone pointing toward the shots being fired. Of course, if the CED8000 is closed, this is not the case. The timer has two sets of START & REVIEW buttons to allow use in either position. In regard to some feature / function differences between the CED8000 and PACT, I can give you some points. PACT costs $50.00 more! It is bulkier, has a much smaller LCD display, does not have preprogrammed Bianchi, & PPC events, does not have an earphone input jack, does not provide two input jack functions for stop plates indicating both winner and loser, does not have up to seven multiple PAR setting capability with automatic run function, does not have digital sensitivity or filter adjustments, does not have self-diagnostic functions, does not have Gunsmith mode, or give you the same features the CED does for Fixed time and Virginia count, and does not give you both earphones and custom carry case included. CED offers the best old fashion customer service you can find. We replace warranty product within 24 to 48 hours. In fact any customer who calls us with a CED8000 timer problem, we send them a new one the next day even before we get theirs back! Who else does that? We never look at the age of our product if the problem was product defect oriented. If it is customer oriented, or simply worn out through years of use, then of course, we charge for the repair, but we never charge a customer for a defect that was caused by our product itself. If you have any questions about CED products, please feel free to contact me directly at info@cedhk.com. I will always be pleased to provide you with complete replies as quickly as possible.