SIRT training pistol

[dwtt]

Hi,
does anyone here use a SIRT pistol for practice? It shows shot placement when the trigger is pulled and that's an advantage to dryfiring an empty gun. However, I realize it's not a real gun with the same weight or recoil of a real gun.

Also, how realistic looking is it to a real gun to someone not familiar with guns, such as a TSA inspector? I wouldn't want them to try to charge me with a crime if I were to put a SIRT in my checked luggage without declaring it.
thanks.

[rmatt]

When I fly with my SIRT I delcare it and treat it just like any other firearm I fly with. Overkill? Maybe, but I've also never had an issue with it.

I have used a SIRT for dry fire for years. Especially when I was shooting a Glock for competition. I think they are a great training tool!

[RoundEye]

I have one and have used it along with L.A.S.R. software for practice and some friendly competition with friends. I use the cheap plastic one with the red/red laser. The difference in weight between it and a real GLOCK 17 is only a few ounces. The cost difference between the plastic slide models and metals ones if huge, and I just couldn't justify it for a few ounces.

I've never flown with mine, but if I were to, I'd declare it, and lock it up.

[tonyxcom]

I use mine but mostly the days before a match. You'd be amazed at how much movement can be isolated during the trigger break with your grip. The laser really shows you this movement. Also helps you keep jamming each trigger press to the mechanical stop. Amazing how different your trigger press is when running a gun at speed.

It's also a really good way to practice moving from target to target. Looking at your next target first, before bringing your gun to it.

I prefer to practice reloads with my real gun and empty mags.