Light for practicing aiming

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Bulletski

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Hi All:
I went to the range recently and put up a large target for the purpose of shooting offhand.
I couldn't believe how poorly I shot. Prior to this I assumed I wouldn't be too bad at this - but I was.
Anyway to get to the point. I seem to remember some time ago that there were cartridge like inserts being sold that could put them into the cylinder of a revolver and they would give off a light so you could see exactly where the point of impact would be.
I've looked online and put in different entries with no success. I'm sure some of you remember those devices.
NOW, I DO NOT want to use any kind of aiming light that has to be hung on the gun like a Laser light. I had one once and didn't like it.
Thanks for replies
 
Personally, Id just take the money for the gizmos and save it for ammo.

Your sights will tell you the same thing in dry fire and it wont cost you a thing, other than some time and effort.

Do a bit of "good" dry fire every night, and focus on the sights and basics, and I think youll see a big difference the next time youre out.
 
Post #2 has the link to what I think you are describing ... unit inserted into chamber , squeeze trigger and light indicates on target where you hit . Much better than dry firing , with ammo shortage ... not a bad aide in learning how to aquire the sights for perfect shot placement . Not a bad practice tool at all .
Learning how to grip the gun , hold the sights alaigned and trip the trigger is the hardest part of learning how to shoot and this will do it and you won't have to waste a lot of expensive ammo to do it .
Gary
 
I use The Laser Academy system by Mantis. I bought five “laser bullets” cause I’m lazy and don’t won’t to have to adjust my cylinder after every shot and can practice double taps.

The “wasted” money allows daily practice in your home in the regular lighting conditions you may well have to fight. For me, it’s worth every penny, which really isn’t that much.

Lefty
 
I use LaserAmmo and LaserLyte training inserts. I have a couple light responsive targets which indicate successful hits, as well as a webcam + projector based reactive shooting simulator. Fantastic training devices if well employed.
 
First, learn to work the trigger without moving the pistol. That should be your first priority. Don't worry about using the sights while you're doing this. If you're practicing to shoot a defense pistol, then increase the cadence of pressing the trigger without moving the pistol.

Once you can work the trigger quickly without moving the pistol then you can start using your sights.
 
First, learn to work the trigger without moving the pistol. That should be your first priority. Don't worry about using the sights while you're doing this. If you're practicing to shoot a defense pistol, then increase the cadence of pressing the trigger without moving the pistol.

Once you can work the trigger quickly without moving the pistol then you can start using your sights.
How do you tell if the gun isnt moving when youre pulling the trigger?

I think the sights work great for that. ;)
 
How do you tell if the gun isnt moving when youre pulling the trigger?

I think the sights work great for that. ;)

I take a dummy round and set it on top of the slide behind the front sight. With enough practice, you can pull the trigger without the round falling.
 
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