02-18-2013, 01:20 PM
Michael Wrote:Figured I'd give a follow up to the initial review. I have not, as of yet, tried it with my long guns (had a fall a couple of days after first post. My non-shooting shoulder is gooned up, so no long guns for a while...or bows...damnit!!!). Only problem/complaint is that the trainer laser will not fit in my .357 w/3" barrel – this was a bit of a surprise, as it is advertised to work in barrels 3” long. Cannot justify paying for the .357 insert for a weapon I don't carry on a regular basis. Still, I am very pleased with this whole system as a training aid for pistols.
The target is 5" diameter, so IMHO, it is perfect for indoor use and snap shots (probably not the correct term) around doors/door jams in the house as well as turn and shoot drills. You still have to cock the weapon between shots, so follow up/double taps are not very realistic.
Between my wife and I, we have probably fired about 1000 shots through each laser, and are still on the original batteries. Same for the target. We do take the batteries out of the target when not in use, so that helps. No durability issues – even with the 9mm insert. The system has increased my wife's confidence a whole lot and allowed her to gain better trigger control. Keeps my skills up as well without having to brave the cold weather, so that is an added benefit.
Mike:
Have found the true test comes when you go to the range and do some serious practice. And, any improvement can be directly attributed to the training and or training system.
So, make sure you comment to us after you have hit the range, please.
LR1955