Training gun options

[Jm97124]

Looking for various options for realistic dynamic drills. Airsoft? Paintball? Simulator? Thanks in advance.

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[titsonritz]

Airsoft and Paintball isn't very realistic. Check out UTM.

https://utmworldwide.com/

 

[WillametteWill]

It depends on the specifics of what you are seeking. As @titsonritz advised UTM is a good option. I've used Simunitions for force on force training as well. I've done a bunch of stuff with SIRT guns and own several. These allow you to use something with a very similar feel to a Glock, Sig 320 or M&P that shoots only a laser...good for searching and many other activities. Good luck with your quest.

 

[titsonritz]

Here is a class coming up in Goldendale using UTMs...
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/weaponized-geometry-1-april-22-23.445670/

Super fun stuff.

The previous class...
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/weaponized-geometry-one-person-search.423011/

 

[NobullSKS]

Airsoft and Paintball isn't very realistic. Check out UTM.

https://utmworldwide.com/

I like it.
Looks like those training retailers don't make cost obvious.
Had to read the fine print for costs.
Why the vagueness?

 

[msgriff]

Here's a video of a Japanese guy who had never shot an actual firearm, only airsoft. A company that also does training flew him to their facility in the US to see what he could do.

 

[spookshack]

The thought of having to go back to airsoft after using real guns has to suck beyond believe. He should've just fell on his gun at the end of training and called it a day.

 

[msgriff]

The thought of having to go back to airsoft after using real guns has to suck beyond believe. He should've just fell on his gun at the end of training and called it a day.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

T4E is a good compromise between cheap airsoft/paint ball and expensive UTM

Amazon.com : T4E

 

[ron]

IDPA first Saturday at TCGC. Challenging multi stage matches. Always different scenarios.
Before the 1996 formation of the International Defensive Pistol Association, there was no place to compete and hone one's skill with equipment designed for and suitable for self-defense. Other shooting sports are just that: Competitive sports with no relevance to self-defense. IDPA offers an exciting forum for practical shooters in which truly practical equipment, techniques and courses of fire are mandated.

International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) | Tri-County Gun Club

 

[ma96782]

Aloha, Mark

 

[Hueco]

No love for the Mantis? I've been considering it and looking for something that has responsive targets.

 

[wired]

I have never seen anyone use an airsoft gun

 

[PiratePast40]

Don't discount the value of dry fire. Many of the pros say they train for 30 minutes a day with dry fire. You can set up targets like 3 x 5 cards, or any plant, light switch, or any other fixture in your house, apartment, or back yard. You can learn a ton about target aquisition, proper grip, transitioning, reloading, proper sight picture, staying out of the sights, and just about anything else.

I also use Dry Fire Mag. Does a great job of simulating recoil and helps with anticipation and jerking the trigger.

 

[spookshack]

Never heard of the Dry Fire Mag, thanks for the link.

 

[titsonritz]

Don't discount the value of dry fire. Many of the pros say they train for 30 minutes a day with dry fire. You can set up targets like 3 x 5 cards, or any plant, light switch, or any other fixture in your house, apartment, or back yard. You can learn a ton about target aquisition, proper grip, transitioning, reloading, proper sight picture, staying out of the sights, and just about anything else.

I also use Dry Fire Mag. Does a great job of simulating recoil and helps with anticipation and jerking the trigger.

Dry practice is a critical component IMO.

 

[bradsteen]

Looking for various options for realistic dynamic drills. Airsoft? Paintball? Simulator? Thanks in advance.

If by realistic you mean getting actual slide movement to simulate fire, the CoolFire Trainer is worth checking out. Don't have one yet, but have heard good things and am considering it.

CoolFire Trainer

Realistic, safe, and cost-effective dry fire barrel engineered for your personal handgun.

coolfiretrainer.com

For laser training I am a big fan of SIRT products. Presently also have a MantisX and like it, though I don't use it as much as I should.

 

[NobullSKS]

Here's a video of a Japanese guy who had never shot an actual firearm, only airsoft. A company that also does training flew him to their facility in the US to see what he could do.

Pretty impressive…. Makes sense