Laser Lyte

[nocomply25]

A friend of mine just recently recommended this to me. So i found some videos and I am totally sold on it. looks like a lot of fun you can have just dry firing. Anyone have one and can share there experience with it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab838jKFpx0&feature=related

[Lead Waster]

That's pretty cool, I just watched some video of the competing product as well.

Sounds like a good training aid.

[flip7]

Got it - works very well so far

[nocomply25]

I think its cool to just be able to sit around and practice dry firing with a purpose. I mean sure i can sit and dry fire my gun all day without this but it sure gets boring fast. I think I have to pick one up so I can keep it fun.

[Digerati47]

Got the laserlyte Laser Trainer 9-mm Cartridge (http://www.amazon.com/Laserlyte-Lase...pr_product_top) late last year and have fired it about 800+ times with no real issues so far through a Glock 17, XD9, and M&P9. I'd read the comments/reviews of this on amazon and other sites because this cartridge doesn't work on all type pistols (I think Ruger's have issues?).

Also this cartridge works like a snap cap. It only "fires" when the rubber "primer" is hit, unlike the front loading model that works on sound. It's one of the main reasons I got this version, since reviews I read mentioned inconsistent firing with the sound version.

My package came with batteries already installed and a spare set. So far, it's still working fine and haven't had to change them out yet. I thought about getting the Target too, but that's a chunk of cash I could use towards real ammo or layaway on a new pistol.


//Digz

[Bug Splat]

Got the laserlyte Laser Trainer 9-mm Cartridge (http://www.amazon.com/Laserlyte-Lase...pr_product_top) late last year and have fired it about 800+ times with no real issues so far through a Glock 17, XD9, and M&P9. I'd read the comments/reviews of this on amazon and other sites because this cartridge doesn't work on all type pistols (I think Ruger's have issues?).

Also this cartridge works like a snap cap. It only "fires" when the rubber "primer" is hit, unlike the front loading model that works on sound. It's one of the main reasons I got this version, since reviews I read mentioned inconsistent firing with the sound version.

My package came with batteries already installed and a spare set. So far, it's still working fine and haven't had to change them out yet. I thought about getting the Target too, but that's a chunk of cash I could use towards real ammo or layaway on a new pistol.


//Digz

Really thinking of going this route but wish they would have a set with one 9mm cartridge and 40 and 45 inserts that the 9mm case fits in. Sucks having to buy 1 per cal but I'm sure thats the idea.

[nocomply25]

ya the price is a bit steep for sure. It would be great for us if they had the cartridge that was one size fits all...but it would be less money for them. I think maybe in the long run the price is not that bad. Then again 1000 rounds of 9mm reloads is like 170...

[Old4eyes]

I've had this system for quite some time. You can check out my review (look through the entire thread, I did a major update when I bought the target box) over at the XD site:

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/sa-xd-xd-m-accessories/151075-laserlyte-lt-pro-review.html

I like the system, use it a lot.

[nocomply25]

I just read through your thread, it was very detailed thank you. Do you find that it improved your shooting over all? It seems you must have fired over 5000+ dry fires.

[Old4eyes]

Yes, I feel it has improved my shooting for TRIGGER CONTROL. It's good method for drawing and firing the first shot and seeing where it really would go. It is of no use for recoil management and follow up shots dealing with recoil. The lasers pulse width is long enough to show if you are jerking the trigger as it will show movement of the muzzle - a streaking laser if you will. If you believe that dry firing will improve shooting, this is an aid to that practice. I thing the target box is important in that you can really focus on the front sight and the box will remember where you actually shot. Otherwise, you'll pay to much attention to the target at the moment you should be concentrating on the front sight.

I use the cartridges (9mm & 45) on the pistols with the exception of my Ruger SR9c. The firing pin remains extended after firing until the slide is racked. Thus the firing pin will keep the laser on rather than being a pulse. I use the LTS-Pro on that pistol and the revolvers. It's a bigger pain to use than the cartridges. So unless you have revolvers or an oddball situation like the SR9c, I'd recommend the cartridges. No fumbling with pulling it apart to save the batteries and tweaking for proper alignment in the barrel.

Expensive, sort of, but what the heck, I'd be spending the money on ammo.

[mc21]

Trying to decide on this or a 22lr conversion kit. Hmmmm

[nocomply25]

I think if anything it looks like a lot of fun to do just sitting around the house haha