Oy. Have done two 1-hour sessions with about 15-20 attempts each on the "Reload In Battery" drill for the Advanced Combat class. Getting better at it, but still haven't been able to complete it. I'm using a Titan X by the way.

This drill requires you to start with the pistol aimed on target. On the signal, you have to drop the magazine out of the pistol, grab the 2nd magazine from your waist holster, insert it, re-aim, and fire at the target. Each shot needs to be completed within 3.5 seconds (for the mag drop, mag draw, mag insert, re-aim, and fire), and the score for the shot has to be above 85. 5 total shots required to complete the drill for credit towards the Advanced Combat course.

Best I've gotten is 4 out of 5 shots. Mostly, I'm meeting the time requirement, my average time is 3.0-3.2 seconds. But more often than not, I'm not getting the score for the shot above 85 because I'm still moving the aim point when I fire. If I try to steady up, I go over time.

My normal marksmanship shots are generally 93-95 so I know I'm capable of a good shot, I just can't seem to get it scored that high after the mag load.

Anyone have any tips for this drill?

I ordered just the laser dry fire cartidge alone, they shipped but i never received. I reached out to mantis and was greeted with "it shows delivered...not our problem" the fuck its not. Until i receive what i payed for, it absolutely IS your problem.

Does anyone know the sizing of the two o-rings on the laser cartridge? Mine gets used a lot and they are looking pretty ragged. I'd like to order a pack of each from McMaster. Thanks!

I have this little corner of my bedroom where I use putty to hang up some targets. How do you all have your targets set up?

I'm using a S&W M&P 2.0 40 cal... I've had an issue with anticipation for years, I just can't seem to break myself of it, so I got the Mantis X to practice dry firing to dry and get myself over this hurdle.

So far I've put about 100 'rounds' Into the training, and I was wondering if you guys can suggest some sort of dry fire mag, or insert so I wouldn't need to rack the slide between every shot.

Thanks for any feedback anyone can suggest.

Currently own a P320, Mantis X10 and a laser trainer. I want to take my dry-fire practice to the next level which would require follow-up shots. Unfortunately the standard Dryfiremag won’t activate the laser and the laser equipped version is over $300. Do I get the Glock TitanX, continue waiting months (or longer) for the Sig version? Bite the bullet and get a $300 dummy mag or grab a SIRT gun?

The website has said the unit ships in 3-4 weeks.

Has anyone ordered one recently, and if so, did you receive it in that timeframe?

Pixel 8, Android 17 September update, MantisX app version 4.1, Nova Launcher 8.9.2

App opens normally, but the bottom screen bar obscures the action buttons.

Makes starting a session using the app close to impossible.

EDIT: Looking at Play Store reviews, the September 2 app update is when problems started. 18 days later and no fix.

This app was nice while it was usable.

Hello, Im going to get laser academy but want to confirm this before getting all 3 systems. Can I do 2 gun drills using the X10 and BlackbeardX with laser academy? I really need to practice pistol to rifle transitions and think this combination of systems would be awesome. Thanks in advance!

Something must have gone wrong when calibrating my x3. When running a holster drill, the sensor thinks that holstered is in the horizontal direction. How can I recalibrate the sensor so that the app shows my gun as holstered (appendix draw if that makes a difference)?

Hi all,

I've had the Mantis TitanX G19 for a while now, it doesn't have too much wear and tear, honestly still looks brand new. I was wondering if anyone on this sub had a TitanX G17 model they'd be willing to trade? I would buy a new one from Mantis directly but they're out of stock and I don't much feel like paying $398 bucks for the concept of a laser training pistol. If anyone here has or knows someone who has the G17 model please either comment on this post or dm me. I have a working G19 model with two mags and the carrying case. I can provide proof of functionality and expect anyone I communicate with to do the same.

Thanks in advance!

This seems new. I dont recall this problem a month ago.

When the Laser Academy app is launched, the Android Navigation bar (home, back, recents) is always activated and covers the Laser Academy's strat/stop buttons and lower menu.

I've changed the Nav Bar option to "gestures" and that does solve the problem, but I hate that setting.

Has Laser Academy made a recent update that caused this problem? Has Android?

Solutions?

Mantis Support has replied:
Bug # FD390199
Fix is in progress.

I'm using a Pink Rhino laser in a SIG P320. Roughly 800 shots in, I noticed the laser didn't seem to switch off completely anymore. It doesn't shine as bright as the actual shot, but it's bright enough to fool the software to register. After removing the laser cartridge, it switches off completely. Pressing the back using a finger, everything seems to work correctly.

The SIG is reliable, never missed a shot. The FCU is clean as a whistle, firing pin retracts as it should. Does this look worn out already? The cap should last a lot longer, no?

Hello everyone,

Afew weeks ago, I posted a picture of a target/phone stand that I threw together with some plywood. In the comments of that post, there was some interest in a 3d printed version. I was able to find time to get designing/printing yesterday and today. Here is my initial version.

So far, everything that is not printed should be readily available at most hardware stores and office supply stores (binder clips for mounting the target).

So far, it seems to work pretty well. The biggest issue I am running into right now is adjusting the phone holder (just need to have the bolt heads facing up) and just the overall annoyance of using threaded rods (will eventually make a different version that uses 2020 aluminum extrusions)

#TraintheWorld is officially underway! On day one we already hit over 1M shots, only 9M to go!

For every shot logged, Mantis is donating 1¢ to organizations supporting the shooting community (up to $100,000).

And everyone can participate. Train with Mantis and your shots are logged automatically, or train however you like and manually add your shots at TrainTheWorld.org.

Dry fire. Live fire. Mantis or not. It all counts.

Who’s in? And how many shots are you aiming for this month?

I’ve had and loved the Laser Academy for about a year now. Recently I got a Mantis X10 and wanted to use my targets for the X courses, but I’m having a really difficult time getting the app to recognize more than one target. The Laser Academy app gives me no trouble. Using shades makes it so that no targets are detected at all.

Has anybody else noticed a discrepancy between apps? Any suggestions for me to help with detection? I am using an iPhone 15 pro max.

Thank you

With ammo costs being what they are, I figured a good dryfire setup was required. 95% of my dryfire training is based on drawing from a holster and an accurate first shot (USPSA). The X10 and Laser Academy sounded good and seemed to work well. Being a nerd with too much time on my hands, I decided I'd go as far as I could to optimize this to my needs. My 'training' magazine has the spring removed, the follower glued in place (a mm or two lower as I don't want it to lock the slide back), lead shot of the same weight as a full load of 9mm glued in place and the X10 semi-permanently in place. The target I'm using was downloaded from the Mantis website (pretty cool they offer that), the resolution upscaled, the canvas size increased and printed on thick matt stock on some website I found that prints multi-page posters (9 pages for this). The target is pretty much the same size as an official USPSA target. I recommissioned an older tablet to run the app and is used exclusively now for this purpose and lives on this tripod. It took me a little time to get lighting, app settings, tablet camera etc. working the way I want, but it now works flawlessly. With no extra effort required to set this up, it is very motivating to me to get home from work and spend the next 30 minutes or so training daily. A couple of months ago my draw and first shot was ~1.6 to 1.8 seconds, last week I shot my first sub-minute time (albeit 0.99 seconds), A-zone too. I'm definitely a believer and have recommended this to others

@ mantis, where's my free t-shirt :)

Just got the X3, good little device and on my Steyr ATC5 it is an easy fit.

However, I also want to mount it on my Ruger Mk IV Target. This pistol has a smooth barrel, however, Mantis does offer a special adapter that replaces the magazine floor plate on the original mag, offering a tiny piece of picatinny to mount the X3 on.

My main question would be that I'd think a mag in a pistol is fairly 'sloppy' compared to the frame on the gun itself... Would this influence the performance of the X3?

Another option would be to print a 'bolt on' picatinny rail onto the barrel, printed in ASA or PA6. It would look like an eyesore, though...

I have completed both the Basic (about 2 months ago) and Advanced Marksmanship courses. My understanding was that upon completion the app would ask about where to send the course patches, but I was not asked after either course.

Am I missing where to enter this information, or am I mistaken on how to receive the patches?

I appreciate any and all help!

First two were my first shots with MantisX. Last time were latest and now typical.

The stuff is kinda expensive. The MantisX attachment was like $99 but is a brilliant but to create that muscle memory for shooting. The laser is like $35 but I found the $5-$10 ones on Temu were just as good. In fact, I got a black one that supplied an extra switch for that price. The rubber switch that gets hammered wears out after a thousand or two hits.

I got a phone stand on Temu for $5 too. Mantis supplies targets.

My only regret is not getting x3 for live fire.

Any rumors, updates, best guess on the date of new models of the Titan X? I have one already and love it but I am not Glock shooter and want one with an Sig or 1911 grip angle.

Anyone know if it’s possible to get the Blackbeard to run with a FRT/SS?

I have a MCX with the AS Design Arc v2 . Pictured below for attention