Modeled loosely after the most popular service firearm in
the world today, the Glock model 17 9mm, the SIRT pistol is
designed as an inert firearm shaped training device designed
to teach proper, consistent manipulation of the trigger while
allowing for quick and easy self-diagnosis without need of live
ammunition or a training partner.
With trigger control arguably being the single most
important aspect of any shooting discipline, this device does
not need snap caps or real firearms to work. Unlike standard
striker fired pistols, the SIRT pistol is a fully self-contained unit
using red and green laser technology with a resetting trigger to
simulate that of the Glock trigger. By training to feel the break
point of the trigger and watching the red laser projected under
the barrel activated by interface of the trigger pull, one can learn
what is commonly called the “Glock reset” drill and only let out
on the trigger between shots enough to reset the trigger while
not allowing slop or over travel in the trigger pull using muscle
memory and the positive “click” and feel of the reset.
Depending on model, the SIRT uses either a second red
(Model 110) or a separate green laser (Pro Model) mounted
in the muzzle activated by the breaking the shot, the user
can verify where the training shot would hit in relation to the
authentic Glock sights mounted on the top of the slide and can
be easily replaced with any appropriate aftermarket options.
For the past few years, I have been using Pro Model SIRT
Model 110 pistols both for my daily personal training routine
and as part of my range drills for the students I teach weekly.
With the use of the easy to use LASRX (Laser Activated Shot
Recorder) program on my laptop from Shooter Technology Group
(www.shootertechgroup.com), I have easily shot thousands
upon thousands of simulated rounds while seating in my office,
practicing home defense drills walking through my house during
the day and night as well as on the range between live fire
exercises. Personally, I have seen three main advantages in this
device since using the SIRT as part of my training routine.
• Weight & Size – With the SIRT being almost exactly the
same size and weight as my Glock 17, I can use my standard
Streamlight attached to its railed dust cover, fit it into my
standard training holster and safely practice my speed reloads
using the weighted interchangeable magazines.
• Cost Efficiency – Powered by a single $3.00 US Lithium
CR123 camera battery, it is estimated the average user gets
around $0.0002 per shot before having to replace the battery.
Drills and shooting challenges can be performed in any room or
back yard without the need of LIVE FIRE and range fees. Retailing
between $239 - $479, the SIRT pistols make cost as much as a
real entry level handgun but quickly pays off the more you use
it on and off the range.
• Rapid Skill Enhancement – With my personal training, the
SIRT pistol quickly helped give me feedback I could easily see
for myself and help develop proper muscle memory when not
on the range. The SIRT greatly enhances point shooting to the
degree that you may sometimes start instinctively index shots
before using the rear sights. The SIRT develops a strong trust in
your natural aiming instincts. As an instructor, I have seen the
SIRT quickly reduce recoil anticipation in my students by having
them shoot a few shots with the SIRT before going to LIVE FIRE.
During a student’s shooting session, if I begin to see a pattern
in their shots starting to routinely strike low, I will stop them,
have them again fire the SIRT a few times and continue with
LIVE FIRE exercises. Every time I have done this, the student’s
shots will immediately return to point of aim / point of impact.
DESIGNATED TRAINING GUNS
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