Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph
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50 second video, about 20 seconds of which was wasted showing a guy dramatically installing a magazine, closing the bolt, aiming, firing - all in slow motion to look "cool" with "cool" music in the background, while telling you absolutely nothing. I hate "marketing" videos like that. There was a little info there, but not much.And now it's gone.
Always funny when industry people work on promos and put them on Vimeo thinking we can't see them!
If it does the job well it will sell plenty. No other reason to consider the other stuff at this point.
My priority: picking up suppressed and unsuppressed shots, not getting triggered by neighboring shooters, forgiving placement of the device, rechargeable (I think)
It looks like it checks all the boxes.
To add... for those who own Garmin products that already know, firmware and software updates enhance functionality and add new features.
I have had a few Garmin gps over the years and they have always been solid. I see no reason why this chrono would be any different.
You can order from europe, so I would imagine we would see them here soon.
www.solidsolutiondesigns.com
Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph - Solids Solution Designs
Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph. ultra-high frequency ballistic radar, capable of measuring even the small projectiles at high speed.
www.solidsolutiondesigns.com
For those that are MIL/First Responders I would wait for them to stock them. Strohman Enterprises is a Garmin distributor and usually has better than normal pricing on their products last I checked via email. Just something to consider..
Spoke with Rick and Kenny at the grind and both are great guys. I did try the chrono also. I put it in my back pocket and carried to the zero range. Positioned it directly underneath my barrel and let er rip. I was impressed on how easy it was to set up and use. I will be getting one. It also has app but I didn't have time to try it. It did what it was designed too do.
I was wondering why all the lab radars were coming up for sale today
So it's gonna be $1,000 and not the rumored $599?You can order from europe, so I would imagine we would see them here soon.
Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph - Solids Solution Designs
Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph. ultra-high frequency ballistic radar, capable of measuring even the small projectiles at high speed.
those are all very suspect pictures that are the same ones circulating this thread and not official product pictures.
Did you watch the video in post #7? It shows the chrono. Looks the same. I’m sure it’ll be how the production model looks if it is releasing in 2 weeks or so.
Nope ... he was referring to the promo video I linked to earlier on Vimeo, which has now been taken down.
I think he quoted the wrong post from me, where I had asked where the info was for accuracy level. I appreciate him pointing out where he saw it (pics of the display going to 0.1fps) but I'm not sure I believe it without some verification from a neutral party. That's splitting some mighty fine hairs.
Lol remember when the BulletSeeker and Andiscan were supposed to be LabRadar killers? Look how’s that’s turned out…
We’ve seen enough new product releases at this point to know how this goes. Soft release, all hype, actual release to general public, market stabilization.
I like Garmin stuff. My Tactix 7 Pro AB has quickly become one of my favorite everyday carry tools. BUT I’ve seen this movie enough times to not trust the initial shock response. Looks great on paper, but I think we need to wait and see on the execution or at least until additional details become available.
We’ve seen enough new product releases at this point to know how this goes. Soft release, all hype, actual release to general public, market stabilization.
I like Garmin stuff. My Tactix 7 Pro AB has quickly become one of my favorite everyday carry tools. BUT I’ve seen this movie enough times to not trust the initial shock response. Looks great on paper, but I think we need to wait and see on the execution or at least until additional details become available.
I’m not worried at all about garmin. They don’t produce turds. They’ll perform as advertised if not better. It’s not even a comparison to put the bulletseeker and andiscan up against a company like garmin.
Lots of labradars flooding the PX right now! I will wait to see results before swapping
I agree with both points. As I have owned and used a LR since about a year after they came out (replaced a MS3), and have all the accessories to cover my needs, I will be eagerly (but patiently) awaiting what the early-crowd finds out about the Garmin. The LR does everything I need it to do, but it isn't perfect and a company like Garmin has the experience and know-how to address the shortcomings in a cleaner package. But, it remains to be proven at this point. If it measures up to the hype, I'll probably opt in. Until then, I'm popping some popcorn and watching with interest.
Im curious that no one has asked about BT / wifi intergration for live updates of velo.
Say you had a smart device which could connect to it, and use the velo reading for drop data, but it sends live updates of your avg velo ?
Im thinking out loud. Curious to see how the connectes devices / software handle the data.
Say you had a smart device which could connect to it, and use the velo reading for drop data, but it sends live updates of your avg velo ?
Im thinking out loud. Curious to see how the connectes devices / software handle the data.
But does it have AB? 
Everything needs to be a ballistic solver.
Everything needs to be a ballistic solver.
No, geoballisticsBut does it have AB?
Strelok... akkkktually
You must not use their sporting dog, or just dog, line then. Seems like every product Garmin has released post Tri-Troincs buyout has mostly crashed and burned. I bought their bark collar, not sure the model, that had the smartphone app and a DeltaSport XC with bark limiter. Both suddenly discontinued with no explanation or replacement and the app pulled for the one.
Seems they may have had some success extending the Alpha line but not much else. Also, I’ve had issues with their golf CT10 line, they’ve stood behind that one tbough.
Glad I waited till someone legit brought a well engineered doppler chrono to market.
I'll also wait out the scalpers and gougers.
I'll also wait out the scalpers and gougers.
We have sent many hundreds of rounds with one mounted to a rifle, and I know one was on a rifle for a pile of stages at the Grind - it definitely works while rifle mounted. We have shot from 22LR suppressed (to check trigger) to lightweight 300PRC to check recoil. It's the real deal.
I am not selling mine. Experience has shown me never to buy the first generation of anything, especially electronics.
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I know everyone is excited for Garmin's involvement, and it's been all praise for them, but I've had a dozen Garmin cycling computers over the years. They are definitely not immune from from bad designs (touch screen issues) and very buggy firmware. A number of us have been so frustrated with their stuff, we sold all of our units and got Wahoos .... that was from frying pan in to the fire.
I gave up on bike computers and just use my apple watch and phone when I ride now.
Or at very least, don't throw out the old bucket until after you're sure the new one will hold water.
For what it's worth, Garmin has been doing radar a very long time, and doing it damn well. Albeit comparing $6,000-$35,000 marine and aviation systems to an allegedly $600-$800 ballistics system isn't exactly fair, it doesn't take away from the fact that these guys know what's up.
On the other hand, Infinition (who designed the labradar) seems to be the leading authority in ballistics radar. I'll bet a dollar this new Garmin gets a fire burnin under their ass to get something "new" out there. This will be a good thing for all of us no matter how you look at it.
On the other hand, Infinition (who designed the labradar) seems to be the leading authority in ballistics radar. I'll bet a dollar this new Garmin gets a fire burnin under their ass to get something "new" out there. This will be a good thing for all of us no matter how you look at it.
I am intrigued. I do own a LabRadar but I wont be offing mine. I dont mind it, plus I use it for bow season and pistols. Since buying an external trigger, I havent had much issue
But, if this unit is much easier to use, I would love to pick one up so my friends and family could also use it, without me having to set it all up and explain where to shoot and how to aim the unit.
But, if this unit is much easier to use, I would love to pick one up so my friends and family could also use it, without me having to set it all up and explain where to shoot and how to aim the unit.
My garmin launch monitor works surprisingly well for the price, I expect this to be quite nice
I was talking about their marine and av stuff up above, which led me to doing some more homework. Seems like they practiced with some bigger, slower velocity stuff first. LOL - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/695391
edit: forgot to mention, this $600 device is on par (see what I did there) with the $14,000 alternative from Trackman.
edit: forgot to mention, this $600 device is on par (see what I did there) with the $14,000 alternative from Trackman.
Forgive the noob question, but does it have to be mounted on a rifle? I'm mostly a pistol shooter dabbling in prs stuff so I'm hoping this could do both for me
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