Customer Reviews for Garmin - Xero C1 Pro Chronograph - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just buy it!
on June 2, 2024
Posted by: JT Nebraska
I've been looking at chronographs for a couple years and couldn't decide based on cost and ease of use. Was borrowing the brand M but painful to set up at times. Changing shims to get to consistent measurements and having to load extras just in case it didn't read. Can't use it with revolvers. Looked at brand L and those seem hit or miss. Truly love or hate depending on who you talk to and the day they use it. Looked at the shoot thru optical and just wasn't intered in buying multiple. Also you have to buy extras just to get going. Looked at other radar units and they are expensive. Some seem quirky and questionable support. Watched a ton of videos on the Xero. Not only does the production unit work but the app works amazing like all Garmin products. No dropped shots yet in 500 rounds. It also comes with a small tripod, nothing else to buy before you can use it. I wish they reased this years ago and saved me a lot of aggravation and wasted component. The size is a huge win also, this was smaller than I was expecting. (I wish you made a good storage case with and without the tripod, hint hint.)
I bought this for checking PF on ammo for uspsa. Super easy to set up. I love that it saves everything to my phone. I've noticed minimal difference in reading between units.
If you've used other chronographs in the past, then used the new Garmin, you get it. The Xero is both the best AND the easiest to use. In my opinion, it's not even close.
The Xero C1 Pro Chronograph is worth every penny. The unit is compact and easy to set up. After the initial charge I walked through the menu and it couldn't be simpler. My first test was with a 22 cal air rifle and it picked up every shot without issue. Connected the unit to the associated phone app and the C1 firmware(software) started updating making that one less concern. If you reload, do precision shooting, or coach shooters (rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun, air rifle) this is a great tool in your toolbox.
The Xero C1 Pro Chronograph is worth every penny. The unit is compact and easy to set up. After the initial charge I walked through the menu and it couldn't be simpler. My first test was with a 22 cal air rifle and it picked up every shot without issue. Connected the unit to the associated phone app and the C1 firmware(software) started updating making that one less concern. If you reload, do precision shooting, or coach shooters (rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun, air rifle) this is a great tool in your toolbox.
Was previously using a Lab Radar chronograph but this little Garmin does it all in a tiny package. Can easily be kept with my gear and taken on the go instead of packing the Lab Radar along.