The Mantis BlackbeardX Trigger Reset - Dry Fire Laser System

[SteyrAUG]

I’ve played with mine a on/off for a few months. Really just use the dry fire and keep sights on a specific target.

Another downside… if you are running a Colt or a MG, you can’t use it. Something with needing that area where the sear block/auto sear are located to function. Not a huge deal… unless your gun of choice is in that group.

I've already had mine in a Colt A3 Tac with zero issues.

[SteyrAUG]

It's a shame there isn't some kind of reactive target that works at distance with all the features of the app.

[Screwball]

I've already had mine in a Colt A3 Tac with zero issues.

It have the sear block in the receiver?

That’s what MantisX said is a no go with it. I’m recharging my Blackbeard now… will try it once charged.

Interested in trying it with the work M4… being it would be a neat tool for training.

[markm]

It have the sear block in the receiver?

The A3s came out after Colt quit the block nonsense I believe. Either way, no chance his gun has it.

[Screwball]

The A3s came out after Colt quit the block nonsense I believe. Either way, no chance his gun has it.

So… this isn’t considered one? Because it’s the same in my LE6920 from 2013 and CR6920 from 2021.



Because per MantisX, they say the Blackbeard won’t work with it.

If it does, awesome! I’d love to use it in those.

[ChattanoogaPhil]

never mind...

[SteyrAUG]

So… this isn’t considered one? Because it’s the same in my LE6920 from 2013 and CR6920 from 2021.



Because per MantisX, they say the Blackbeard won’t work with it.

If it does, awesome! I’d love to use it in those.

They might be saying it won't operate in a select fire weapon, because the hammer is never fully released. But the Mantis system itself only replaces the bolt. No part of it at any time moves backwards or has anything to do with areas where a sear block might exist. It will run in a 6920 a 6721 or anything like that. Now if you have a select fire weapon with a rocker sear, it may not close on that, but rifles with a sear block (the old Sporters with a plastic insert) or the LE guns with the milled wall, those all work just fine.

[Screwball]

They might be saying it won't operate in a select fire weapon, because the hammer is never fully released. But the Mantis system itself only replaces the bolt. No part of it at any time moves backwards or has anything to do with areas where a sear block might exist. It will run in a 6920 a 6721 or anything like that. Now if you have a select fire weapon with a rocker sear, it may not close on that, but rifles with a sear block (the old Sporters with a plastic insert) or the LE guns with the milled wall, those all work just fine.

Thank you. Probably will be charged after dinner to try out…

I didn’t realize that when you go on the Blackbeard page, the link next to “Not compatible with lowers that feature a Sear Block” goes to Geissele’s website. Guess they used it for reference. Figured it was saying either the older Colt block or current Colt setup wouldn’t work.

[SteyrAUG]

Thank you. Probably will be charged after dinner to try out…

I didn’t realize that when you go on the Blackbeard page, the link next to “Not compatible with lowers that feature a Sear Block” goes to Geissele’s website. Guess they used it for reference. Figured it was saying either the older Colt block or current Colt setup wouldn’t work.

Ok, figured it out. If you've got an old Colt Sporter with a sear block of this type, the raised area will prevent installation.



That is because it sits above the lower receiver. However Colt guns with the milled wall like LE6920, AR6520, etc. work just fine.

[TAZ]

Yeah. I looked at the Mantis for a brief moment. After digging in, I was way less excited. I'd much prefer some sort of actual reciprocation action in a system. I'm sure that would be more complex and expensive, but for what the Mantis offers, It'd be gathering dust after a week for me.

I thought the same, but got one for Christmas from the wife a few years ago. I’ve used it routinely since. Playing the various “challenges” and such can make DF a bit more interesting. I also like the scoring feature for each shot you take.

For those discussing adding slide movement there is a gadget called cool fire that essentially turns a handgun into a gas blow back laser pointer. Unlikely, that it’s the same recoil impulse, but it may be better than nothing. Don’t think they do rifles though.


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