Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(865 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 865 reviews
5 Stars
822
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Customer Rating
5
Better than I expected
on August 13, 2024
Posted by: Brent C
This is a very good product. It is easy to use, and I am enjoying using it. I find that I am showing it off almost every time I'm at the range.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
ACCURATE
on August 13, 2024
Posted by: Cecilio B
This is a very convenient and accurate equipment everyone should have. We have used it to collect data to get more accurate calculation.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Unbelievable Convenience!!
on August 8, 2024
Posted by: Joseph W
from Whetstone, AZ, US
I have used multiple shooting chronographs over 50 years of firearms experience - including those from the US Military. I've used several brands of optical "bunny ears" chronos that fail to register if the sun is too bright, or at the wrong angle, or too dark, or if too close to muzzle flash, or if you put a bullet into the instrument, or .... Several years ago I threw out all the optical chronos and bought the magnetic sensor "bayonet" style. These worked SO much better... but they are a little fussy about how they are mounted, you must have the cable hooked up to the main body, they don't work for all firearms (e.g., revolvers and most handguns), and most importantly - can affect your shot placement because they attach (typically) to the barrel.
The Garmin is SO small, does NOT touch the firearm, is NOT fussy about placement, and works with ANYTHING that shoots! My first trial the day I received this was by holding the unit in one hand and shooting a .22 LR pistol in the other. The Garmin registered every shot without fail.
I next compared the readings of the Garmin to the MagnetoSpeed bayonet chronograph firing a 5.56x45mm MSR. The readings were very consistent with the MagnetoSpeed showing a slightly higher reading than the Garmin. I believe that is because the MagnetoSpeed is measuring the bullet's velocity inches from the muzzle whereas the Garmin is measuring over a longer distance. The readings were very consistent and closely tracked.
The Garmin is more expensive than the MagnetoSpeed - but SO VERY MUCH MORE convenient and quicker to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Incredible
on August 6, 2024
Posted by: Benjamin M
This is an extremely easy to use Chronograph that will change the way you shoot. The only issue that I had was battery life, but that was more about the user than the product. It hadn't been charged after 2 range trips (minimum 3 hours each) and midway through the 3rd trip, the battery died. The advertised battery life is 6 hours, so I'm very happy with it. It did charge quickly though. There may be cheaper Chronographs out there, but nothing as easy to use and portable as this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 5, 2024
Posted by: Andrew S
Using this for load development is fantastic since it gives all of the metrics that allow a full picture of the performance of the shots. Using the Garmin Shotview app in conjunction with the Xero also allows you to keep the data stored on your phone allowing your range time to be more efficient.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Game changer
on August 5, 2024
Posted by: Jeff H
So easy to use and pack around, nothing touches the gun affecting your harmonics. Speeds up the process of working up new loads. I used to hate using a chronograph now it's easy and fun to gather the data. I've been using it on everything from 22lr to 300 win mag. Buy once cry once.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 2, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
Amazing technology. Way better than traditional chronos
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So easy
on August 1, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Rossland, BC, CA
This is such an easy unit to use.
Light enough I take it every time I go out.
Great to track velocities and get the data you need.
The athletes love knowing how temo and pressure makes such a difference in a 22 round.
I coach Biathlon and it is such a great tool.
Every shooter should have one for sure.
Set up is so quick, we can use it between athletes as they zero for training or comps.
Awesome just awesome.
Light enough I take it every time I go out.
Great to track velocities and get the data you need.
The athletes love knowing how temo and pressure makes such a difference in a 22 round.
I coach Biathlon and it is such a great tool.
Every shooter should have one for sure.
Set up is so quick, we can use it between athletes as they zero for training or comps.
Awesome just awesome.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin