SIRT vs. .22LR Conversion Kit

[MD7305]

I think what we are getting to is these are two different tools for two different jobs. But it sounds like you know that. If you already have AA kits for your other Glocks, why not just use one of those for your supplemental .22 practice and buy a SIRT?

I agree, both would be optimal but I no longer have an AA kit since I began carrying a full-size Glock. I was curious if one would be more beneficial than the other if a person was limited to one or the other. The SIRT can't replace the .22 for feedback on the range and the .22 won't be as accessible at home as the SIRT.

[JSGlock34]

One of the strong points leading me to the SIRT is the ability to use it at home. I'm going to be a dad in May and I expect my already limited range time to suffer a dramatic cut. I like that I can use it everyday. I may have to try and obtain both. When you guys mention "cheating" with the SIRT what specifically are you referring to? I imagine maybe like shooting air guns, airsoft, etc.?

Congratulations!

If your range time is going to be more limited, the .22 conversion isn't going to be of much utility. Preserve your limited range time to practice with full power loads. The SIRT can help you practice manipulations at home. Just don't expect it to simulate recoil or to be useful in simulating drills that require multiple shots. With the SIRT, I've focused on marksmanship fundamentals, presentations from the holster, reloading, etc. I've also found the SIRT useful for practicing shooting on the move, use of cover, and certain one handed manipulations (such as weak hand draw) that I can't practice on the range due to safety.

[MD7305]

Congratulations!

If your range time is going to be more limited, the .22 conversion isn't going to be of much utility. Preserve your limited range time to practice with full power loads. The SIRT can help you practice manipulations at home. Just don't expect it to simulate recoil or to be useful in simulating drills that require multiple shots. With the SIRT, I've focused on marksmanship fundamentals, presentations from the holster, reloading, etc. I've also found the SIRT useful for practicing shooting on the move, use of cover, and certain one handed manipulations (such as weak hand draw) that I can't practice on the range due to safety.

Thanks!! I'm going to have a little girl which is terrifying and a primary motivator for keeping my skills honed


Your reasoning sounds pretty good to me. Has your SIRT held up pretty well?

[JSGlock34]

Thanks!! I'm going to have a little girl which is terrifying and a primary motivator for keeping my skills honed


Your reasoning sounds pretty good to me. Has your SIRT held up pretty well?

The SIRT has held up well to my use - I like it. Everything works like the day I bought it. The slide has some wear from holster presentations - no big deal.

There are some really minor (nit-pick) improvements I would make. I'd prefer it to have a slide stop lever - even a fake one since the slide doesn't reciprocate. I used to have the annoying habit of riding a Glock slide stop and thus have the slide go forward on an empty magazine - I've trained myself to break that habit on the real thing - but I'd like to have even a molded stop on the SIRT to ensure my grip remains the same. I'd also like the lever to tap when practicing reloads.

I also wish there was an external 'off switch' for both lasers.

I understand a new SIRT design with a reciprocating slide and a momentary laser is coming out. I don't find the fact that the slide doesn't move as a real training impediment, but several friends have commented that they would like that feature. I think the momentary laser is a good idea. The SIRT improvements sound like a useful evolution of the design.

[Leozinho]

The SIRT can't replace the .22 for feedback on the range and the .22 won't be as accessible at home as the SIRT.

An airsoft gun would both provide feedback and be usable at home.

Downsides (compared to SIRT or .22) are that the trigger will not be anywhere close to your real gun, and there may not even be a good clone of your preferred weapon. (I need to check for my benefit if there are any decent M&P airsoft guns. There weren't a few years ago.)

[bdcheung]

(I need to check for my benefit if there are any decent M&P airsoft guns. There weren't a few years ago.)

There's one that runs off CO2 cartridges and is non-blowback.