First impressions DAA Edge Shot Timer

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 video provides an update and in-depth review of the Double Alpha Edge Timer, comparing it to the Kestrel timer. The instructor highlights the Edge Timer's robust warranty service, loud beep volume crucial for training, and improved battery life after disabling the backlight. While acknowledging minor differences in user interface compared to the Kestrel, the overall recommendation favors the DAA Edge Timer due to its value, performance, and customer support.

Ben Stoeger revisits the Kestrel Timer, initially lukewarm due to its price. After extensive use in classes, he finds its loud, easily audible beep superior for range instruction, even with hearing protection. He also highlights its ruggedness and reliability compared to the fragile Pocket Pro timer, ultimately recommending it for serious range use.

This review compares the Shooters Global SG Timer 2 and SG Go shot timers, highlighting their features, app connectivity, and price points. The SG Timer 2 is presented as a premium, waterproof, and dustproof device with a magnetic mount and direct menu configuration, while the SG Go is a more affordable, compact option relying on app connectivity for advanced settings. Both timers offer Bluetooth functionality and are compatible with the Shooters Global Drills app, which allows for video recording with overlaid par times and shot times, tracking progress, and simulating drills.

The SG Pulse and Shot Timer II offers exceptional battery life, lasting through multiple 6-7 hour training days and a two-day competition with significant usage. Its automatic sleep/battery-saving feature prevents accidental drain, a common issue in extended training scenarios. This makes it a reliable tool for serious shooters requiring consistent performance over long durations.

This video introduces the Shooter Global GO Shot Timer, highlighting its dual functionality as both a simple and advanced device. It features a straightforward two-button interface and can be controlled via a smartphone app, making it RO-friendly. The timer is USB-C rechargeable, durable, and includes a secure belt clip. It allows for setting delays and adjusting part times, offering comprehensive tracking for training and competition.

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.