Never had this request before.

Jay

I've been able to get my chronograph to work on cloudy days by using it without skyscreens. I've never tried using one indoors though.

Justsomedude

I wasnt aware that such a thing could be an issue. So Jay, are you saying you used yours without the diffusers?

Jay

Yes. I have a different chrono, but the idea is the same. In that case, I just set the chrono up without putting the screens on over the sensors. On cloudy days, the chrono "sees" the bullet against the sky.

Jay

You also have to watch muzzle blast. If you're to close, the sensors see the muzzle blast and not the bullet. Distance depends on the gun and amount of blast. Some guns I've had to set up 3-5 yards from the chrono to keep the muzzle blast out of it.

Zee

Jay said:

I've been able to get my chronograph to work on cloudy days by using it without skyscreens. I've never tried using one indoors though.

Same here on cloudy days, sans screens. 

Zee

Jay said:

You also have to watch muzzle blast. If you're to close, the sensors see the muzzle blast and not the bullet. Distance depends on the gun and amount of blast. Some guns I've had to set up 3-5 yards from the chrono to keep the muzzle blast out of it.

And my pretty French model is right again. I always set up at least 3 yards from the chrono. 

Justsomedude

I also wanted to follow up on the reason for the lower front angle cut. He said that the slide used to cast a bit of shadow when he had his flashlight lit. So it was actually function over form.

Wambli Ska

Justsomedude said:

I also wanted to follow up on the reason for the lower front angle cut. He said that the slide used to cast a bit of shadow when he had his flashlight lit. So it was actually function over form.

That’s interesting!!!