Shot Timer

[Squash_edc]

hey guys I'm looking for a good app to use as a shot timer. I obviously know that buying a real one is better but I wanted something now just to try out. I use an IPhone.

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[Joe13]

I could never get the apps to work right on my iPhone.

From what I read, it's more successful with an external microphone. You can get them cheap on Amazon.

 

[Papercidal]

I've never got a phone app timer to pick up shots reliably. They do work ok as a par timer for drills but I just gave up and bought a timer (ced7000 is great by the way it picks up every shot even from a .22 indoors without picking up the guy in the next lane)

 

[Squash_edc]

I've never got a phone app timer to pick up shots reliably. They do work ok as a par timer for drills but I just gave up and bought a timer (ced7000 is great by the way it picks up every shot even from a .22 indoors without picking up the guy in the next lane)

What's the price like on one and can I get it locally in Portland or do I need to order it?

 

[American123]

I also haven't got the free app timers to work so well, so I bought a timer, but! If you just download the free timer apps and try them out you'll be able to use them to some degree. I just could never get them to reliably pick up shots.

 

[Papercidal]

What's the price like on one and can I get it locally in Portland or do I need to order it?

They are about 120 or so I've never seen one locally I got mine from double alpha (for about 60$ in their bargain bin)

 

[American123]

Same manufacturer I got mine from. They have a 1 and a 2 now, not sure of the differences. Price kinda stunk, but it works really well.

 

[MarkAd]

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Same manufacturer I got mine from. They have a 1 and a 2 now, not sure of the differences. Price kinda stunk, but it works really well.

The difference is the layout of the buttons. A better pickup mic. I like the button layout on the 2. Good long battery life. easy to use. one of the best tools in your shooting bag

 

[American123]

The difference is the layout of the buttons. A better pickup mic. I like the button layout on the 2. Good long battery life. easy to use. one of the best tools in your shooting bag

Good to know, I bought the 2 on sale. Hell, If you get an amazon card you get 5% back on amazon.

 

[sobo]

So, looks like people still aren't totally satisfied with phone app timers, so I thought I'd bump this thread back up top rather than start a new one.

In the nearly-2 years since the OP asked this, has anyone found a hand-held timer that they can't stop singing the praises thereof?
Willing to spend a coupla hunnert dollas for one if it's really worth the price.
Range Tech? Competition Electronics?? Others???
Thanks, guyz.

 

[cigars]

@AshWilliams uses an app. Seems to work good. Perhaps he could expand on it?

 

[sobo]

Been chattin' with him about it in this thread (which spawned the bump on this one).
But he uses Android. I use iPhone. We are at loggerheads...

So I was going to move toward a hand-held, competition-level timer.

 

[Nocaster]

I tried the free IPSC Timer app while I was waiting for my Pocket pro 2 to arrive. This was on an outdoor range (i.e. woods). It worked so well I wondered whether I should have spent the money on the pocket pro. But the money was already spent.

On the other hand, using the pocket pro allows me to use the phone to video record myself for, uh, training and to admire how cool I look.

 

[spookshack]

I prefer Competition Electronics. Version 2.
There is also CED and Pact brand timers. All have pros and cons....

I went with Competion Electronics as that is what we use at speed steel matches and was already familiar with them. I have no experience with the other two brands. YMMV

 

[sobo]

I tried the free IPSC Timer app while I was waiting for my Pocket pro 2 to arrive. This was on an outdoor range (i.e. woods). It worked so well I wondered whether I should have spent the money on the pocket pro. But the money was already spent.

On the other hand, using the pocket pro allows me to use the phone to video record myself for, uh, training and to admire how cool I look.

@Nocaster I saw your WTB ad in my search, but it appears that you never got a reply to your query.

What do you have to say about the Pocket Pro?

 

[sobo]

I prefer Competition Electronics. Version 2.
There is also CED and Pact brand timers. All have pros and cons....

I went with Competion Electronics as that is what we use at speed steel matches and was already familiar with them. I have no experience with the other two brands. YMMV

I believe that's what my range uses (Competition Electronics) for comps. Not sure of the version. About how much do they run?

 

[Koda]

I thought there was another thread in this group with more phone app options... at least not the first time I recall the subject coming up.

As I mentioned in another thread, Ive had great luck with the Splits app for Android phones. Been using this for a few years now and haven't had a reason to break down and buy a real shot timer.

Splits - Shot Timer - Apps on Google Play

Records shots, splits, mag changes & elapsed time. Track your progress too.

play.google.com

 

[spookshack]

You could take a look at some of these vids.
might be able to narrow it down...

YouTube

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m.youtube.com

 

[sobo]

I thought there was another thread in this group with more phone app options... at least not the first time I recall the subject coming up.

As I mentioned in another thread, Ive had great luck with the Splits app for Android phones. Been using this for a few years now and haven't had a reason to break down and buy a real shot timer.

Splits - Shot Timer - Apps on Google Play

Records shots, splits, mag changes & elapsed time. Track your progress too.

play.google.com

Was looking for something in iPhone if I was gonna go with an app.

 

[spookshack]

My GF just bought one off Amazon recently. Don't recall the price though. I bought mine at Cabela's for close to $130. I didn't want to wait so I paid more to get it locally.