Laser practice systems for dry fire training

[abigger04]

Does anyone use a laser practice systems like Mantis X or Targetize for dry fire training at home?  If so, has it helped?

 

I saw the Targetize system demonstrated at my LGS last week and it had me wondering if I couldn't that to incorporate into my regular dry fire training.

 

Now that its freezing cold outside, I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

[Blast]

Mantis X and Targetize are not laser practice systems!

[abigger04]

Cool. Thanks for the insight. /s

[sergeantbernie]

How about the iTarget setup? I have it and have just started using it, seems to help by providing grouping and timing feedback. 

[Snowb1rd]

Check out http://shootoffapp.com/

 

Free software to use with any laser cartridge. I tinkered around with it, but ultimately didnt have a good setup to use it to my advantage (a good projector and webcam help)

Edited December 22, 2017 by Snowb1rd

[CDRGlock]

Does anyone use a laser practice systems like Mantis X or Targetize for dry fire training at home?  If so, has it helped?
 
I saw the Targetize system demonstrated at my LGS last week and it had me wondering if I couldn't that to incorporate into my regular dry fire training.
 
Now that its freezing cold outside, I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

I have used the GSight system with a NLT SIRT trainer. Yes it has helped me for trigger control, consistency, targeting and point shooting. It has also helped for ambidextrous skills. Which I balance with live fire training.

I also acquired the Mantis X system to which you refer. It is a motion activated device that detects movement of the pistol or rifle before, during and follow through of a shot cycle.

It gives feedback whether you are doing proper technique of maintaining alignment and using proper technique.

There are multiple data points taken and I have found it to be useful, also.

It connects by Bluetooth efficiently.

It also works with live fire work.

I acquired it for doing controlled pairs and triples, as well as for ambidextrous shooting.

The pistol or rifle needs a rail or you can get some form of an adapter to mount it; something I did not use.

G-Sight


7 yards

20 yards


Mantis X










Mantis X does work on a SIRT but it isn’t as consistent because the SIRT doesn’t have a true trigger system that can be detected as well as a regular firearm

This is another laser trainer that has a built in timer.




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[abigger04]

Thank you for the detailed response. Greatly appreciated!

[JOThompson]

I've tried nearly everything out there.

 

For trigger control and sight alignment, the MantisX is my favorite. The app has a ton of useful, accurate data -- which none of the laser systems provide.

 

If you don't want to rack the slide between shots or perform drills, then the next best thing is the SIRT laser pistol. It's expensive and the trigger doesn't quite feel the same as my Glock, but it's close enough to be useful.

[vinceislander]

 

For a while, I was using a laser cartridge during every dry fire training session but found myself looking for the red dot rather than calling my shots. Bad habit...  I put it away and may consider using it sparingly to mixed things up.  It did help with diagnosing my DA trigger pull resulting in low right shots (Southpaw here)

[bluedevil008]

Learn to call your shots properly and you won't need a laser system, it creates bad habits. 

[quiller]

I had a SCATT for a while when I was shooting Bullseye. Its really expensive, needs time to set up correctly, but give you lots of info on what you are doing before, during and after the shot. However, you need to rack each time. The new system can be used with live fire...but the price tag is huge.