Mantis X3 System for Dry/Live Fire-Anyone Currently Training With This

[gerrym526]

Have used the Pink Rhino Laser training cartridge from Mantis without any accompanying system. I did improve my point of aim and trigger control with just that item on paper targets, and later took the skills to the range for live fire.
Was going to step up to the Mantis X2 dry fire only system, but have backed off purchasing it because I had to replace the training cartridge (while still under warranty at no charge) while it was still less than a year old. Mantis customer service was good, so no complaints there.
Now my research has uncovered the Mantis X3 system which doesn't use a laser cartridge and can be used with both dry fire and live fire-definitely got my interest.
Are any of you guys currently training with this system? How has it performed, and have you improved by using it in both dry and live fire modes?
I realize that ammo is expensive today, and the dry fire laser cartridge mode is economical for guys who don't reload. I do reload, so live fire practice with a training system appeals to me because my ammo cost is manageable.
Appreciate the feedback from guys currently using this system before I make a purchase decision.
Gerry

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I have a MantisX10 system.

I believe a cheap laser boresight cartridge (or laser sight, if you already have one) provides better (more intuitive) feedback.

 

[shafter]

I use a SIRT pistol and that's all.

 

[LiveLife]

I realize that ammo is expensive today, and the dry fire laser cartridge mode is economical for guys who don't reload. I do reload, so live fire practice with a training system appeals to me because my ammo cost is manageable.

If you want to improve accuracy at the range (Why we are dry fire training in the first place), dry fire while watching the front sight - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/trigger-control.834737/page-2#post-11245640

And practice until you reach a point where you are not moving the front sight when the striker/hammer is released as any movement of front sight will move the muzzle/point of impact (POI) away from point of aim (POA).

Some pistols, even the same exact model but different samples, can move the front sight more than others, even after break-in so when buying pistols, dry fire and choose the one that does not move the front sight (Or move minimally) as likely, will be more accurate than others that move the front sight. And if front sight continues to move significantly even after proper break-in of trigger parts, you may need to perform trigger job or do trigger replacement so the front sight won't move.

For lower cost of live fire practice, I use 40-9mm conversion barrels for my Glock 22/23/27 and recently added Advantage Arms 22LR slide kit for Glock 22 for even cheaper live fire practice. And since I am using the same trigger, live fire practice with 22LR readily transfers to 9mm/40S&W defensive shooting drills, even for fast point shooting drills.

 

[Mousegun]

I have the G-Sight system and it has improved my ability more than anything else ever has.

 

[Craig_AR]

I had a Mantis X-3 for about 15 months training with it regularly, and liked it, for both dry and live fire. Then I upgraded to the X-10 to add holster draw analysis. The company gives you a discount to swap for the upgrade. If you have the coins, I recommend going straight to the X-10. Not only does it add holster draw, you can also use it for shotgun practice (same device but additional free phone app).
They also have added a number of new drills to the app as they continue to develop and improve.
I have not used any of the competitor dry fire electronic devices so cannot give a comparison, but I can say the Mantis is a great system that I find very helpful.
Be sure to buy one or two of the universal stick-on rails so you can mount it on the bottom of a magazine, or one of their pre-configured magazines. You will need that for holster draw practice, and for any 1911 or other gun with no rail.