Dry fire training devices... Any firsthand experience out there?

[Panhandler80]

So my wife expressed some interest in the Strikeman system, which I'd never heard of. I have heard of Mantis, but have never used it, or any other system, for that matter. I also don't know anybody who's ever used any of them?

Are any of them worth a darn? Seems kinda like a gimmick to me. She's already a good shot in terms of self-defense. I think familiarizing herself with carrying / drawing / etc would be time better spent that playin on an App, but I could be wrong.

Any of you have any firsthand experience with any of these deals?

 

[Beendare]

I dry fire a lot. Its an excellent way to stay sharp.

I have a couple different systems but most times I don't even break them out, just either dry fire or insert a laser bullet.

I think the best is just to buy a laser bullet- about $12. That gives me the feedback I want- which is 1) was it an accurate shot....and 2) did I move the pistol- laser held steady- when pulling the trigger.

 

[Grizzly550]

I have the Mantis and use it for draw training, especially getting first shot on target from draw. It is a cool system but has its limitations when using striker fired pistols.

 

[DesertPinstripes]

The purpose of dry fire is to ingrain perfect form. It’s very effective at doing that without any of the “tools” out there. Are they fun toys? Maybe. Do you need any of them? Not at all.

If you press the trigger and the reticle/sights do not move (which is incredibly easy to see without any recoil) then the “bullet” would hit your point of aim.