I just saw a Glock type trainer on the local Armslist last night ($250). It provides a red laser when aiming at the target and then a green laser when the trigger is pulled. I guess that you need to see if your point of aim changes as you pull a trigger. BTW, you do not have to recock the device after pulling the trigger.
Technology like this is cool, but nothing replaces the real thing.
What makes firing a real gun, a powder-burner, is the recoil and loud bang. That is exactly what you need the training and practice for.
I agree but this could help people who inadvertently move the gun with trigger pull and rarely get a chance to get to a range. One of the tricks to test people on that is to place a snapcap in a mag and when they get to it while shooting see if they flinch of more the gun on trigger pull. More of a beginner issue or new gun or new trigger issue.
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But honestly, purchasing a firearm is a big deal. So included in the purchase you really need to have a place, whether your backyard or a range to practice.
Luckily, I was raised around firearms, but not everyone ones.
People can wrongly believe that something like this is a replacement for real range time.
I suggested to a friend to go the BB gun route in the basement. He actually enjoys that more than his powder-burner.
But honestly, purchasing a firearm is a big deal. So included in the purchase you really need to have a place, whether your backyard or a range to practice.
Luckily, I was raised around firearms, but not everyone ones.
People can wrongly believe that something like this is a replacement for real range time.
I suggested to a friend to go the BB gun route in the basement. He actually enjoys that more than his powder-burner.
Can shoot anytime and its much less expensive.
I've been saying that for ages..
In this part of Canada we are just too densly populated for anything besides shotguns. In 6+ years of owning it, I think I took my Mosin out 4 times. The. 22s werent much better.
For dirt cheap target plinking or light pest control a. 22 or. 25 airgun works fine, bb for pistols... And if ya want to hunt get a bow or crossbow.
As a novice real gun shooter- I have shot pellet guns for years. They are no replacement for real gun target practice though. My first real pistol was a 1911, I sucked with it, but only get limited time to shoot it. I bought a nice co2 pellet pistol that is weighted and designed as the 1911. I am near 100% accurate with it compared to 20% with the real deal
In the city here they use the holidays, specifically July 4th, to do some target practice. Or, more recently anytime after 2am.
Yeah, I do stand behind my statement --- if you are serious about self-defense you want to be sure about the weapon you are using. The only way to do that is to practice with the real thing.
Just for fodder, I loath the 9mm for anything just target practice every since I purchased a 10mm. It's making a come back, and NO it's not "just like the 40cal". 10mm is awesome and if you train properly with it nothing comes close to it!! I highly recommend you give it a try. Little more powerful than a 357 mag.
But honestly, purchasing a firearm is a big deal. So included in the purchase you really need to have a place, whether your backyard or a range to practice.
Luckily, I was raised around firearms, but not everyone ones.
People can wrongly believe that something like this is a replacement for real range time.
I suggested to a friend to go the BB gun route in the basement. He actually enjoys that more than his powder-burner.
Can shoot anytime and its much less expensive.
I guess I see practiving with a BB gun as not any better. Since its a different gun.
