Which Shot Timer Should I buy?

[davsel]

Looking to add some urgency and traceability to my practice sessions.

Which Shot Timer do yall recommend - easily used while shooting alone on the range?

[Dave_L]

I'm also interested in this.

[Sawin]

CED7000

[roberth]

http://pact.com/ works great for me

[JohnnyDrama]

I bought one of these on sale from Midway six or seven years ago. Does everything I need.

http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/pocket-pro/

[CHA-LEE]

Competition Electronics Pocket Pro II is also a good choice. Personally I prefer the Competition Electronics timers and the vast majority of local clubs use them for hosting matches. You really can't go too wrong with any of the top brands though. The only suggestion I can give you is to get a timer that uses a replaceable 9V battery. The timers that have integrated rechargeable batteries are cool (like the CED7000), but Murphy's Law comes into effect and the battery will be dead when you actually need to use it. I have lost count of how many times I went to use my CED7000 timer but couldn't use it because the battery was dead. I mainly use the CED7000 timer for dry fire because it has better features for that type of training. Such as the multi par time feature. But mainly its because I don't trust the battery not being dead when I want to use it if I forget to take it out of my range bag and put it back on the charger. When I go to the range I use my trusty Pocket Pro II timer. Put a high end Lithium 9V in it and it will last a loooooooooong time. I can usually get a year of battery life out of the Lithium 9V and I use my timer a LOT throughout the year.

[mattiooo]

I have an old Pact I bought new about 11 years ago that never really got used - used in one practice session. I can test it out if anyone is interested buying it.

I switched over to this, which was nice for solo practice: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/759103/ced-7000-shot-timer

[Rooskibar03]

CED 7k is pretty sweet.

That said i really like my ShotMaxx.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2670134609/double-alpha-shotmaxx-shot-timer

[Limited GM]

I bought one of these on sale from Midway six or seven years ago. Does everything I need.

http://www.competitionelectronics.com/product/pocket-pro/

Cant go wrong with a Pocket Pro.

[Batteriesnare]

CED7000

[kwando]

I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I picked up a CEI Pocket Pro II. It's nice to see everyone saying the pocket pros are the better ones to get. I shoot a lot of my guns suppressed and its nice to be able to adjust the sensitivity

[cstone]

PACT Club Timer

I have the Shot Timer app on my iPhone. Not very loud but it is free.

[dan512]

I've been using a PACT 3 for years now. It works probably 70% of the time. The sensitivity setting is a real pain in the ass if it gets miscalibrated.

[ar15shooter]

I run a PACT Club Timer and have not had any issues with mine.

[Sawin]

I have lost count of how many times I went to use my CED7000 timer but couldn't use it because the battery was dead. I mainly use the CED7000 timer for dry fire because it has better features for that type of training. Such as the multi par time feature. But mainly its because I don't trust the battery not being dead when I want to use it if I forget to take it out of my range bag and put it back on the charger. When I go to the range I use my trusty Pocket Pro II timer. Put a high end Lithium 9V in it and it will last a loooooooooong time. I can usually get a year of battery life out of the Lithium 9V and I use my timer a LOT throughout the year.


There is an optional battery pack add-on that plugs into the CED7000, that uses AAA batteries. If the internal battery dies, you can still use it. I have taken the batteries out of my amplified ear muffs once, and just went with out the amplification. Worked perfectly for several hours and I put the batteries back in my muffs afterward. There's also a travel charger for it that can plug into your car while you're headed to the range or once you get there...

They're like $10 each for these accessories... I thought they were well worth it.

http://www.cedhk.com/shop/categories/Shooting-Electronics/CED7000-Shot-Timer-%26-Accessories/

[Hoser]

The Pocket Pro is the way to go.

Above all get one that uses 9 volt batteries.

The CED 7000 is great, but so small it gets lost in range bags and the NiCad batteries are always dying.

I own 8 of the CED 8000s that we use for steel matches and I am slowly replacing them with Pocket Pros.

[Marine24]

Be nice if there was one that you could download the data to a computer. I'm writing data down in a log book but would be convenient to track training progress.

I like the large start button on the PACT timer but have used the Pocket Pro II as well and they are good as well.

I've tried an shot timer app for my iPhone. Functional but you need to plug it in to your hearing protection to actually work.

[CHA-LEE]

For personal use/training the Pocket Pro II is better because its WAY easier to review the shots and change the configuration (Par times, Start Type, Sensitivity, etc). The only down side that I have seen with the Pocket Pro II is that its LCD screen is not protected from the elements and it will get damaged if you let water seep into it. The older Pocket Pro has a plastic window in front of the LCD making it a lot more weather resistant. Its by no means water proof, but you can still use it when its raining without damaging it. If you try using a Pocket Pro II in the rain the water will eventually seep into the LCD and ruin it. If you are handy with a soldering iron you can replace the LCD yourself in about 5 minutes. Competition Electronics will sell replacement LCD's for about $10 but you have to solder them in yourself. I have replaced the LCD on my Pocket Pro II twice over the years due to water damage but both times it wasn't a surprise that the LCD went out given the mega rainy conditions I was using the timer in.

Most of the USPSA clubs use the older Pocket Pro because of its more water resistant LCD and because its harder to change the settings on it. The harder it is to change the settings means that there is less of a chance that shooters will screw them up in the middle of a match. As a Match Director myself I prefer to use the older Pocket Pro timers in matches primarily because of these two things.

[hatidua]

Pocket-Pro II is the only one that tech-stupid people like me can figure out. I looked at a number of them before deciding on that one and I'm happy with it.