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Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:31 pm
by gwashorn
OK, for personal use with friends and practicing, anyone recommend a shot timer? I try to shoot IDPA when I can but would like to practice and use with friends as well. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Gary

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:41 pm
by Keith B
If you have an iPhone, there is a free app from SureFire http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shottime ... 05845?mt=8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:09 pm
by Ziran
I bought this awhile ago. The only real limitation I have run into is that the delay from when you press GO to the buzzer is fixed and cannot be changed. Also note that this thing is just a little too big to put into your pocket (it is however light).

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=966974" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I bought it on sale for $117 so look around you might be able to get it cheaper then midway list price.

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:26 pm
by A-R
Keith B wrote:If you have an iPhone, there is a free app from SureFire http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shottime ... 05845?mt=8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
+ 1 :thumbs2:

LOVE that app. it will even email the results to you so you can review them later.

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:40 pm
by jgedmond
Ziran wrote:I bought this awhile ago. The only real limitation I have run into is that the delay from when you press GO to the buzzer is fixed and cannot be changed. Also note that this thing is just a little too big to put into your pocket (it is however light).

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=966974" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I bought it on sale for $117 so look around you might be able to get it cheaper then midway list price.
I have been looking at the PACT-3 timer and was surprised by your comment that there is only a fixed delay from "Go" to buzzer. The list below was copied from MidwayUSA's item description and it shows a fixed or random delay (underlined text). Perhaps they upgraded the capabilities since you bought?

Technical Information: Pact Club Shot Timer 3
Summary of Features/Capabilities:
# PACT Custom Multi-function Display
# Sealed Conductive Rubber Keypad
# Corrosion Proof Contacts
# Instant or Random Delayed (2 to 3-1/2 Sec.) Go
# 100 Shot Memory with Automatic Data Compression
# Simultaneously Displays Shot Number
# Split Time and Total Time.
# Par Time Displayed when Activated
# Automatic Battery Saver
# 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty.
# Made in the USA.
# New Louder Lower Frequency Directional Buzzer
Dimensions: 4-1/2" Long x 3-3/4" Wide x 1-1/2" High
# 100 Shot Memory with Automatic Data Compression
# Simultaneously Displays Shot Number
# Split Time and Total Time.
# Par Time Displayed when Activated
# Automatic Battery Saver
# 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and Lifetime Warranty.
# Made in the USA.
# New Louder Lower Frequency Directional Buzzer
Dimensions: 4-1/2" Long x 3-3/4" Wide x 1-1/2" High

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:57 pm
by pbwalker
austinrealtor wrote:
Keith B wrote:If you have an iPhone, there is a free app from SureFire http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shottime ... 05845?mt=8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
+ 1 :thumbs2:

LOVE that app. it will even email the results to you so you can review them later.
:iagree: :iagree:

Great app that they could easily charge for.

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:53 pm
by MoJo
The PACT 3 can be changed from delay to instant the instruction sheet describes the procedure. You can also set a "par" time that will beep a second time when the time is up. This is my favorite timer of all simple and reliable.

I can't find a link to the instructions on PACT's website. PM me with your contact info and I'll send you a copy of mine.

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:57 pm
by OldCannon
I really like the Competitive Edge Dynamics (CED) 7000 timer (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=759103" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). Compact, very affordable, and lots of options.

Re: Shot Timers

Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:05 pm
by gwashorn
thanks everyone and the PACT from Midway was one I was looking at. I think I may look closer now. As for the Iphone Aps.... Ahhh... I am not an Apple kind of guy.... GRIN.

Gary