Gear New Toy! Strikeman laser trainer

[Librarian]

Just bought the system and have begun to play with it; not an ad, so others can look it up themselves.

Has a target and stand, a little tripod and phone holder, an app for your smart phone, and two options for the laser: a rimless caliber-specific cartridge, and a SIRT dedicated trainer (and holster).

I've been looking at these systems for a while; I don't like the ones that use my actual gun or add a SIRT slide to it for practice sessions. I carry a Glock, and I don't want to have to rack the slide for every shot - I'm not a newbie CEO assassin! There are gadgets that fix the trigger reset problem so racking the slide is not needed, but the ones I know about are not compatible with a laser cartridge.

So, I opted for the SIRT trainer and holster.

And, since I run an RMR, I wanted a red-dot on the trainer.

Time for a kluge. The trainer has a dovetail for accessories; comes with the rear sight installed.

I bought a Sig ROMEOZero red dot (really good sale at PSA) and an adapter plate that accepts that footprint. The dovetail on the adapter is nowhere near the right size, so I epoxied the plate to the trainer and installed the RZ, and adjusted the RZ and the trainer to match aim/impact. It works!

And now I'm figuring out how to use the app. There is a shot-timer drill, a capability I have not had before.

I also have some LaserLyte targets around here someplace (probably in a moving box in my garage) and I'll dig those out, too.

Nearest indoor range is about 25 miles away; I do have a membership, but I still remember 18 cents/round .45ACP, so throwing $1+ down range with each round of defense ammo is kind of painful. (I also have less expensive range ammo, including a bunch someone gave me before I moved out of CA.)

So, early Christmas present, and the little red dots are very festive!

 

[ikeo1]

I carry a Glock, and I don't want to have to rack the slide for every shot - I'm not a newbie CEO assassin!

Lol.

The trainers are good. I’m a big believer in dry fire, even though I don’t do it. I also got annoyed with constantly racking the slide so it’s nice to have a game. I went with ACE VR but even then I don’t use it all the time. Had the mantis system as well.

I think half the fun, is just having fun with whatever! Glad to hear you’re having fun with the system. Anything that helps the skills fresh is a +.

Let us know in 6 mo if you’re still using it. Haha other half of the fun is always buying new stuff.

 

[Librarian]

Every other day, so far. (Not Alice in Wonderland 'other day'!)

I’m sure I’ll take you with pleasure!’ the Queen said. ‘Twopence a week, and jam every other day.’
Alice couldn’t help laughing, as she said, ‘I don’t want you to hire ME – and I don’t care for jam.’
‘It’s very good jam,’ said the Queen.
‘Well, I don’t want any TODAY, at any rate.’
‘You couldn’t have it if you DID want it,’ the Queen said. ‘The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday – but never jam today.’
‘It MUST come sometimes to “jam today,”‘ Alice objected.
‘No, it can’t,’ said the Queen. ‘It’s jam every OTHER day: today isn’t any OTHER day, you know.’
‘I don’t understand you,’ said Alice. ‘It’s dreadfully confusing!’

10-15 minutes.

Today was draw from the holster, shoot from the hip, distance 3 feet. Drawing was OK, but getting my shirt tangled as I reholster is a pain. I have done that live at a class, though not concealed.

I've played with the shot timer.

Annoyingly, fails to register some shots; I'll have to look at my camera settings.