Customer Reviews for Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Customer Rating
5
Garmin Zero C1
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Jeff Vanaman
Absolutely the best improvement and product on the market in the realm of chronographs. You cant get any more simple, convenient and easily accessible data at your fingertips than this. This chronograph will positively impact the base level of precision expected and achieved across many disciplines of shooting sports
I purchased this about two months ago. This is the 4th chronograph I’ve owned and by far the very best. I honestly cannot think of another feature that would make this any better. Easily measures speeds from suppressed 22s all the way up to the largest caliber I use. No more making sure it is aimed perfectly or picking up false readings from bolt manipulation when using an inertial trigger. Do not hesitate on this one.
I have used a number of chronographs over the years, ranging from optical to radar. None come remotely close to the form, fit, and function of the Garmin. Frankly, having owned a number of Garmin products, I would expect nothing less. Garmin is the epitome of a great product company.
On to some specifics:
- The thing never misses a shot - It is tiny in comparison to everything else out there - it is very easy to use. Worked like a champ right out of the box - The mobile app is excellent and allows for much greater flexibility than competing products - It is a breeze to set up. I use an arca bar that connects to the arca rails on my rifles. Pull it out of its protective case, slap it on the rifle, turn it on, and go. Note that Garmin does not warranty usage in this manner, but I have shot a few hundred rounds through my 300 PRC with no ill effects, not to mention hundreds more of 6mm and 308.
While the other manufacturers were either sitting on the laurels of their gen-1 product or building a gen-2, Garmin built a gen-3.
Waited for almost a year for it and worth every second. No more bulky units or set up time. No more notebooks for bullet chrono logs. Fits in my pocket, sets up in seconds. Records all the data and I need and logs it in my phone. I have more data in a few months than I had in past two years because it’s so easy to use and set up. Love it. Can’t say enough about it. Battery last for a very long time as well.
I own or have used most chronographs. The Xero C1 Pro is the best by far. It works, the battery lasts a long time, and it so easy to use and set-up I have been using it everytime , just in case. Where it fails is software. The software is just a phone app., you can use to look at the data You can't print it and the data is hard export. It nowhere near what I have come to expect from Garmin Fenix, Forerunner, Edge.... Even my ancient Foretrex 201 software beat the Zero. At a minimum the Zero need to integrate into Express like other Garmin's A similar review has been posted on Reddit
The Garmin is my fifth chronograph. Range time guys have the large orange thing, but I knew that a company would reinvent the wheel, Garmin did just that. I former owner of Gamin GPS (2) - marine.