Laser training cartridge
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If they would just advertise the item, They would collect 6 buyers in no time... and reach the 750$ minimum order quick !
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- Halifax - NS
I have one; (Got it at the Laserlyte booth at SHOT 2011) it was a nice novelty for about a month, then I put it away. Don't even know where it is now.
Since it only sends a dot when the hammer falls, it really doesn't feedback if you're jerking or messing up your trigger pull. (a full time laster would be better) It's also not going to match where your sights are sighted in very often and you're not going to adjust your sights to it, as you'd have to go re-sight in every time you go to the range.
You have to make sure you leave the batteries out, otherwise they die quick and if you intend to use it for drawing practice, the holster has to accommodate it.
Since it only sends a dot when the hammer falls, it really doesn't feedback if you're jerking or messing up your trigger pull. (a full time laster would be better) It's also not going to match where your sights are sighted in very often and you're not going to adjust your sights to it, as you'd have to go re-sight in every time you go to the range.
You have to make sure you leave the batteries out, otherwise they die quick and if you intend to use it for drawing practice, the holster has to accommodate it.
I have an LT-9 I got from MidwayUSA (shipped to a buddy who lives in the US) for $80. Mine is fairly accurate, and I do get to see the trail if I jerk the trigger. I take the batteries out in-between my dry-fire practices. I didn't understand what you meant by the holster - do you have the model that sticks out in front? Mine is chambered just like a regular round.
The only problem I see with laser training is that one may start looking for the dot - and stop looking at the front sight. That's why dry-firing with laser should be done sparingly IMO. I know my shooting suffered when I used the laser for all of my dry-firing for about a month.
I'm in the process of developing a PC-based training program that registers laser hits on LCD monitor or TV screen. I already have a prototype developed, and using it stops me from looking for the dot. And it records double hits if I jerk the trigger.
The program goes throught the usual 'R U ready... Standby...', then beeps and starts the timer. The scores (alpha/charlie/delta/mike/penalty) are recorded along with split times. Splits don't do much for me, I have the SP-01 Shadow, but someone with a Glock can do a quick mod for dry-firing in SA.
Here's a sample:
As of now, the program allows to add/scale/move/delete paper targets and noshoots. I'm going to clean it up, add poppers/plates/swingers, allow to save & load stages etc. I will also try to add a trail, to show muzzle movement when the shot is taken, instead of just registering two hits when trigger is jerked.
I know, this is a far cry when you start comparing it to a system like iMarksman's iSniper, but that one is $1,500.
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It's showing what you do after the hammer falls.
I wanna know if the sights are moving before and during the hammer fall.
I've got the LTS Pro - it sticks out the front of the gun - still don't recommend it.
edit, I just read Adrians post...he made the same point about target focus...
No need to double tap
No need to double tap
I'm in the process of developing a PC-based training program that registers laser hits on LCD monitor or TV screen. I already have a prototype developed, and using it stops me from looking for the dot. And it records double hits if I jerk the trigger.
The program goes throught the usual 'R U ready... Standby...', then beeps and starts the timer. The scores (alpha/charlie/delta/mike/penalty) are recorded along with split times. Splits don't do much for me, I have the SP-01 Shadow, but someone with a Glock can do a quick mod for dry-firing in SA.
Here's a sample:
This looks cool! How much and when will it be ready?
The laser cartridge is only half of the system. There is a target that costs about 200.00 (and looks like a toy from 1980) that registers the hits so that you are not training to look for the hit.
It works great, and is great for learning your site picture and getting to know a new trigger. I use it for a few hours with new guns and then it goes back in the drawer. I also like practicing drawing from a holster and getting the first shot off.
Just using the cartridge would do nothing but develop bad habits of not looking at your front site I would think. Although, the cartridge does make watching TV more fun too, especially Walking Dead.
My conclusion: 300.00 in ammo would probably improve your shooting more then 300.00 on this system, but if you have the cash it is somewhat useful and it does make dry fire practice more interesting.
It works great, and is great for learning your site picture and getting to know a new trigger. I use it for a few hours with new guns and then it goes back in the drawer. I also like practicing drawing from a holster and getting the first shot off.
Just using the cartridge would do nothing but develop bad habits of not looking at your front site I would think. Although, the cartridge does make watching TV more fun too, especially Walking Dead.
My conclusion: 300.00 in ammo would probably improve your shooting more then 300.00 on this system, but if you have the cash it is somewhat useful and it does make dry fire practice more interesting.
I'm still messing with the setup & changing my program, so I'd say about a month. Already added resizable/movable plates and poppers, now working on a swinger target.
The biggest issue I see is that some computer knowledge is required: a separate (free) program needs to be set up to register laser hits. It has to be adjusted so that only laser dot is registered, not the ambient light. Finally, it needs to be calibrated by using a regular laser pointer - mine is from a dollar store.
You can read more about that software here if you are interested:
http://sethsandler.com/multitouch/community-core-vision-guide/
The system - like most of its kind - uses a webcam. I use PS3Eye, it is generally recommended for its high frame rate and ability to control its settings manually.
So far, I only figured out how to detect laser hits on a monitor. I'd like to have a working solution for projectors as well.
I haven't decided on the price yet - this will depend on how much more time/effort is required. I started messing with this last December, and really like the results so far. Once done, the program will be available for about $100. I assume most people have a webcam of some sort, if not, the PS3Eye is about $40.
There is a guy on Brian Enos' forum who makes a similar device for $40US +shipping. It makes a sound when target is hit, no LED rings like on the Laserlyte. The box is typically placed in the A-zone of a USPSA target. This guy can't keep up with his orders and has a waiting list.
Totally agree with you, anything to stop one from looking at the laser dot is good.
Absolutely. I do that every Tue and Sat.Hey, how about about registering hits on a real targets?
