Highwayman Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) I am an absolute novice with pistols, getting my feet wet and struggled the other night at my third IDPA night. I'm gradually getting more adherent to dry fire using the drills from Steve Anderson's book using my SIRT laser pistol, but I keep getting hung up on having to use the 'shot timer' app on my iphone. What would be an affordable first shot timer with an easy interface that I could hopefully use someday on a live range? Edited September 22, 2014 by Highwayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 There are several available and most are priced right around $150 or so. To name a few; CED, Pact, Competition Electronics and they would display beep to last shot, splits, par time, delayed start etc... A great tool for training and the same as what is used at matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar897 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I like my Competition Electronics. It runs off a 9 volt and the batteries seem to last forever. It is big though, easier to find in my range bag. I don't own one but use CED's for matches locally. I prefer the CED for their smaller size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 ShotMaxx. Worn on wrist and is also a watch. It is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMANROD Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've been competing for 4 months and went from placing close to the bottom, now I'm mid pack, placing 5th and 6th in a stage or two! Focus on fundamentals - grip, presentation, sight picture, etc! Once you have those figured out. Then concern yourself with speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitvpr Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've been competing for 4 months and went from placing close to the bottom, now I'm mid pack, placing 5th and 6th in a stage or two! Focus on fundamentals - grip, presentation, sight picture, etc! Once you have those figured out. Then concern yourself with speed! This is so true, too many of us focus way too much on time rather than technique. I would get your fundamentals down first, don't look for speed, it will find you. Better to be smooth, like water flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapemeister Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I've been using a Pact for practice for the last 5 years, and recently the display starting acting up so I bought a Competition Electronics Pocket Pro II. The Pocket Pro is in my opinion is more user friendly in that's easier and faster to set the par time, delay time, etc. There are also more options on the volume of the beep, sound sensitivity, etc. It's possible there is a newer version of the Pact with the same features as the Pocket Pro, I don't know. I prefer the display on the Pact. It's bigger, the numbers are bigger, and easier for me to read at a quick glance. I usually clip it on to my left, weak side, pocket, and it's easier for me to look down and see the display. It's funny how the display cleared up on my Pact as soon as my Pocket Pro arrived. It may have had moisture in it, I don't know. The Pocket Pro is by far the most popular, and most clubs, and major matches use them. Edit to add: I bought the Pocket Pro on eBay for about $100.00, including shipping. Edited October 1, 2014 by grapemeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroback Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Shotmaxx. In addition to what Jade mentioned, it also allows you to time your shots at indoor ranges with a lot of other shooters around since it filters out the shots of your neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash74 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I love my CED 7000. Small, light weight with many features. It has an internal battery that lasts a long time per charge. It charges in less than 2 hours. I use it with the hinged belt clip. Just flip it up to look at it. It has a spy mode which allows me to double check my runs in a match, read splits, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 For your first timer, I suggest a Pocket Pro 2. Simple and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afletcher1965 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I just ordered the Shotmaxx. I can't see where any timer would be as good as this one...worn on wrist...has software that can be updated as they make improvements. Sounds awesome! I can't wait to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've used several and like the competition electronics so far Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel6977 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The pocket pro and pocket pro II is what I have used personally and they are usually what I have seen at matches. They can be had now for about $100 with the Black Friday sales going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayohee Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Pocket Pro II is what I got and I still use it today. Would like to have a Shot Maxx though, but it's more of a convenience thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMANROD Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I just ordered the Shotmaxx watch..I posted ealier about fundamentals - presentation,mag changes,etc. I am now attempting to time my draw to shot, concealed draw (IDPA), draw for USPSA, Target transitions! After 5 months of competing and training. I'm seeing improvements. the guys who have way he'd me from the start are seeing my performance improve. It's time for a shot timer! Should be here Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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