SIRT vs. .22LR Conversion Kit

[MD7305]

I'm trying to decide between an Advantage Arms kit or a SIRT for supplemental training. I've had good luck with AA kits in the past for marksmanship work, press out, and other skills. While searching for a Gen.4 compatible kit I have also been looking into the SIRT. I really like it and think it would be an advantage for "in home" training. The only SIRT I've used was Todd's briefly at an AFHF class.

Which would be the best bang for my buck training wise? After watching the videos on the NXT website there are tons of possibilities for training with the SIRT but I'd like some honest opinions from users.

[JConn]

I'm not an expert by any means but I found myself cheating too much with the sirt. The great thing about a 22 conversion is that it doesn't lie. I use mine for 25 yd practice, which you can't really use a sirt for and for press out practice, which I cheat too much on with the sirt. These are the reasons I chose to buy a 22 instead of a sirt. Of course you could just get both

[JV_]

I'm not an expert by any means but I found myself cheating too much with the sirt.

You can cheat with a .22 kit too, especially with things like with your grip.

[JConn]

You can cheat with a .22 kit too, especially with things like with your grip.

True, but that is easier for me to control. The 22 is obviously closer to the real thing, so the skill gained is transitioned easier to my 9mm

[orionz06]

I want both, I only have the SIRT as I can use it all the time, still gotta make it to the range with the .22. I find myself edging towards cheating with the SIRT but I can also identify it and then limit that from SIRT practice.

[JV_]

JCONN: I understand your point, for me the ability to practice in my home is more valuable.

[JSGlock34]

The SIRT is more important to me because I can use it every day. As others have pointed out, to use the .22 kit I still have to go to the range.

These days I can get to the range a few times a month - and for those precious range sessions I use full power ammo. I use the SIRT for dry practice in the meantime, and it has been paying dividends. I focus on specific skills with the SIRT (draw, press out) that play to its strengths - anything involving recoil control and the SIRT is the wrong tool.

To me, a .22 kit is of more utility if trying to save money while high volume shooting.

[JConn]

JCONN: I understand your point, for me the ability to practice in my home is more valuable.

That is of course valid. You also put a lot more 9mm down range than I do. I use the 22 to supplement my actual rounds fired practice. I might have to get a SIRT at some point, because it is certainly better than standard dry fire.

[JConn]

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?

[MD7305]

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.?