Features you need in a shot timer

This video provides initial impressions of the Double Alpha Academy Edge Timer, comparing it to the Kestrel Old Rattly. The instructor highlights its quiet operation on the lowest setting, adjustable buzzer volume, and menu features like start delay presets and par time tracking. He notes the convenience of the corner 'go' button and the integrated flashlight, while also discussing the pocket clip's durability and battery access. The timer is presented as a potentially more affordable and functional alternative to the Kestrel.

This video outlines essential items for a productive range session, emphasizing the importance of a heavy-duty, spacious range bag. Key recommendations include robust eye and hearing protection, a shot timer for training, organized magazine storage, a monocular for target viewing, a multi-tool for minor repairs, a speed loader for efficient magazine loading, a gun cleaning kit, shooting gloves, a mag dump pouch, a first aid kit, a sight pusher, and a stapler for targets.

This video reviews the new Double Alpha (DAA) Edge Timer, comparing it extensively to the Kestrel timer, which has been a long-standing favorite for its ruggedness and reliability. The DAA Edge Timer is presented as a direct competitor, offering similar features and build quality at a significantly lower price point. Key similarities include the use of sealed Lithium 123 batteries, robust construction, and loud buzzer volume, crucial for competitive shooting environments. The DAA Edge Timer also features five programmable presets for buzzer delay, tone, volume, and par times, mirroring the Kestrel's functionality.

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor from MuzzleBroke, details how to properly assemble a battle belt. It emphasizes investing in quality core components like the belt itself (Core Essentials) and a reliable holster compatible with accessories like the Surefire X300. The importance of a shot timer (Pact III) for skill development and the necessity of secure magazine holders and a dump pouch are also highlighted, advising against low-quality alternatives.

This guide details a rapid fire technique for the Glock 45, as demonstrated by a professional shooter. It emphasizes proper grip, smooth trigger control, sight acquisition, recoil management, and target transitions. The demonstration highlights the firearm's performance with an optic and weapon light, achieving a 6-shot string in 1.47 seconds.

This video covers essential gear for a productive range day, focusing on eye and ear protection and advanced shot timers. Hosts John Keys and Michael Singleton emphasize the importance of ballistic-rated eyewear, recommending Hunter HD Gold for its clarity and transition features, and discussing alternatives like Tactical Tan glasses. For hearing protection, they highlight electronic options like Grizzly Ears with Bluetooth and ballistic cancellation, and Walker's electronic muffs, noting the trade-offs in sound fidelity for in-ear versus over-ear models. The discussion then shifts to modern shot timers, specifically the Shooters Global model, detailing its advanced features like dry-fire capability, app integration for data logging, and various modes for training drills.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.