Definitely on target
I had a chance to test this unit out briefly at the LaserLyte booth at the NRA convention in Charlotte NC this past May. The operation is very straightforward - using the LT-PRO (or the new caliber-specific laser trainers), simply aim at the laser target and fire. There are two areas to hit outside of the target itself - one for displaying hits, the other for resetting. You simply fire as many or as few shots as you would like, then hit display to show where the shots landed. When you want to start over, you reset the target. No ammo needed, no walking back and forth to the target, no hearing or eye protection necessary, and you can do this in your living room without violating any local ordinances.
I'm planning on another round or two of reviews on this training system. I'd like to get some video of the unit in action - seeing the pictures is one thing, seeing it being used is another entirely. The effective range is 50 yards - far more than I have available inside my house - so the ~ 40 feet or so maximum distance inside the house should be a piece of cake. From my limited time with the display unit at the NRA convention, using the unit is quite easy and actually really fun - it's a trip to the range only without dropping $20-$40 on ammo & targets *or* having to clean any guns afterward! The only drawback is that there's a 2" barrel minimum on the LT-PRO, so snubbie training will still have to take place the old-fashioned way...
In any case, I'm very eager to get some serious trigger time in with the TLB-1.
That is all.
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I've got that setup too (thanks Laserlyte!), and so far I'm generally likin' it. Few small quibbles. The power switch on the target could use a visual indicator that it's turned on, like a small led. The LT-PRO has no power switch, you have to remove the batteries. Minor pita, but not sure there is any way around it, being the device is small enough to fit in a .357 barrel. Other quibble is not Laserlyte's fault at all. On a Glock you need to rack the slide after each dryfire. There is a trick around it with a piece of cardboard, but since the trigger pull isnt the same it's pretty useless to do it for training.
Now, the good stuff. It freakin rocks! :) Laserlyte not only included the batteries for the target, they included a screwdriver needed to access the battery compartment. That's a nice touch. For pointshooting and holster draw training it's just plain awesome. Been meaning to get Cher to do one of her videos on it.
it looks really useful ... wonder if i can find one here
Jay, could you consider posting links to purveyors of your reviewd items?
That laser trainer concept looks like the best training aid since the snap cap to me. Can't wait to get my grubby little paws on one...
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