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Thanks for the video, Colion! We're a small company making our products here in the USA, and we appreciate the support. A few comments: 1) This video shows two separate products by Mantis: the Blackbeard (BCG + mag) and Laser Academy (targets + phone app). They can be used together or separately, but they don't come as a kit. So when you buy a Blackbeard, don't expect the other stuff to come with it, unless you buy the Laser Academy as well. 2) Colion mentions the trigger feel being a tad bit heavier. We don't modify anything about how the trigger functions. We don't get in the way at all. When the trigger breaks, it's releasing the hammer, and when the hammer hits the Blackbeard, it pushes the hammer back into place. There is no pre-break contact with the trigger system at all. Sometimes it feels a bit different in dry fire than live fire because the recoil impulse pushes the gun backward, there is extraneous movement, and we don't recognize the hammer being pushed back over the disconnect. It's there, but we don't recognize it in live fire. 3) For those that buy the Laser Academy kit, it comes with an unlock code so there is no app functionality that is behind a paywall. It's all free, no subscription, no upcharges. If someone just downloads the app to use with an existing laser trainer, there are a bunch of free drills, and some behind a paywall. This funds the continuous development and support we provide (we are always adding more drills and features monthly - for no extra charge). 4) If there are target detection issues in Laser Academy, hit up our amazing support team (support@mantisx.com, 630-551-8171) and they'll help you out. You can easily make setting adjustments in the app to make a world of difference if you are experiencing any issues. Train on!
I was wondering about that. I use the system and there is no way the system causes the trigger to feel any different, it doesn’t touch it until well after you’ve pulled it.
This is the first time anyone has ever explained how the system exactly works. If mantis never knew why their system wasn’t selling, well this is the reason why Pretty cool system now that someone finally explained it in detail. it is appealing and may just pick one of these systems up
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I love my mantis systems. It has been invaluable in teaching gun safety and good trigger discipline to my kids. I found out my 11 yo is a better shot than I am with my AR.
@@sidfernandez1232 The full version is only a 149.99 one time purchase. Extra target packs or only 15.00 or so per pack. Targets are reusable, and with the app, you can train in as short as a 2 ft distance. There is a system to automatically adjust for the difference in the bore and the sights. It allows you to aim where you want to hit, and the systems calculates the difference in the laser hit to give an accurate target scoring.
Every time I hear "dry fire" I remember the coin drill from basic training. Dry firing over and over until you can do it without the coin falling off the barrel.
I totally agree with you about dry fire practice. I recently purchased the Mantis X10 elite and it is making a big difference in the how my trigger pulls and how my grip have improved , both on my AR and my handguns. Now I’m ready to get the Blackbeard for my AR, mainly because of having to reset each shot. Too bad Mantis doesn’t have something for handguns like the Blackbeard. All in all, great system for improving your handling skills.
the App uses the light captured to signal that a "round" was sent. dont use glossy surfaces as they will show up as red and register as hits. So better lighting and nothing reflective and you'll have a better time.
I own the mantis Blackbeard system, the laser academy and the mantis x3. All of their products are amazing and have made it possible to practice at h ok me when I can not get to the range. I've fixed a number of bad habits with the help of the x3. I highly recommend all of their products.
this really is a great system. been using it for months and it *DOES* help. we did skip the app/laser academy and just video our shots for review. no, it isnt anywhere near as easy, but it works for us.
Thanks Colton,that’s a good video on the Mantis. With the recent events causing ammo shortage and costs, this is a perfect way to keep sharp. I think I’ll go get one now .
Drills are not behind paywall if you buy laser academy kit (comes with unlock code) if you don't buy the kit there are still a good amount of free drills on there.
They are behind a paywall with the Blackbeard which I feel like should be handled as a more robust version of laser academy. But still, a minor complaint considering how revolutionary Blackbeard is. I find myself wanting a different solution to Laser Academy too, since it’s slightly annoying to set up each time and you can really only have one target position, unless you have several newish phones and tablets lying around.
Thanks for saying this, I was really annoyed when I saw the pay wall and I admit I didn't understand the price difference of the lazer academy kit vs the lazer itself but now this makes way more sense. Consodering I bought the Mantis x10 and the blackbeard system tho, I should not have to pay for these damn extra drills. Very annoying
90s Yungin so far it’s amazing had it up and going in no time I have 4 iPads and it works well with all of them trying to link them all to have like a tactical room clearing but still working on it …but worth every penny buy one you won’t be disappointed
For dark walls: try cutting out a piece of white paper that's 1-2" wider and taller than the target square and tape the target on top of the paper in the center. That should help the camera identify each of those squares in target corners. Those squares are too close to the edges, so unless you're using an 8k camera, the little bit of white in-between the black corner squares and the black (dark) backdrop the target is mounted to, will pixilate slightly turning the white into a grey. By adding more white in-between the 2 black colors there will still be slight pixelation at the edges, but the center of the added white space will register as white not grey allowing the camera to identify the targets corners. It's using the same concept as QR codes.
Bought one last week and plan on using this tomorrow in combination with their system on my Glock 19 with a Magazine that resets the trigger also. Can't wait to see how the Blackbeard runs !
I instantly went to check the price and for $220, the training isn't poorly spent. Unless you have fired ammo can after ammo can with your firearm and are completely confident in your capabilities to perform accurately even while under duress, this is a good option. When the fecal matter hits the spinning ceiling ginsu's are you ready? If you can not say this without absolute certainty, then check it out. Thanks Colion (still need to get you to the Bunker Branding Family) Viper7 out!
Since I solely am a handgun man at this point this makes me consider owning a long gun sooner in the agenda than previously planned. The best range in my area is basically handgun only. It's only 25 yards and is for static paper only so I figured buying a long gun (except maybe a shotgun) would serve me no purpose without being able to train with it. This I could use at home, and still get used to the recoil of the rifle on the range at least. If anyone could tell me, does my ability to handle pistol recoil affect me ability to handle a rifle with no previous experience? I've fired thousands through Glocks, but never a rifle.
@@mojaxon23 pistol and rifle recoil are two separate feels. If you buy a bolt action 7mm magnum then you're going to be hurting after a few shots. A typical 5.56mm (or .223 cal) is nothing because it's buffered by a recoil spring and you can be behind it all day (I speak from experience). If you want to a decent defense weapon that isn't going to create a ton of collateral damage then a .223 or 5.56mm is the way to go. Just remember, you can shoot .223 from a 5.56 but you can not shoot 5.56 out of a .223
I would rather spend $220 once for the product, and have a long useful life out of it with replacement commodity batteries… rather than $220 product + waste every few years when the batteries wear out.
I love my blackbeard the company is stand up too mine was installed on a M16 lower and the sear broke the housing . I told them what happened and they still sent me a new one free so I bought the IR version too train with my NODs
Pretty cool pretty cool, I taught my buddy how to use finger placement & trigger manipulation on his new Springfield Saint that he loved & I was impressed with.
me and my buddy jeff have used this system and it was great. Jeff got it to do a review on and teamed up to put it thru its paces. we used it on his simulator and the blackbesrd worked great on it. he got a second blackbeard so we could use two AR’s. As hes an instructor we agreed this one works great, we even used a bullet laser in a couple pistols to use also. Great video on this system.
I was wondering about this system, and it seemed too good to actually do what it said it would do. I am so use to re-cocking my Glock after every shot. I am thrilled to see that it really does reset the trigger after each shot. This will be on my birthday list next month. Thanks Colion. Great video.
The necessity to reset the trigger is why I love training dry fire with my SPAS-12. It can go both pump and auto, so at home, if I want to practice with snap caps for a “dry run” (appropriately enough) for a drill, I can train in pump mode at home before switching to semi-auto at the range. The pump mode is slower than semi auto but live fire has recoil, so I think they even out enough to be good practice. And this allows me to identify and correct any other errors in weapon manipulation first before going to the range.
You just convinced me to get this for my AR. Already using both the laser Academy and the Xsystem for my pistol. I do agree with Colion about the difficulty with the app acquiring the target in darker areas, but overall great product. 🙂
Glad you made the video, been training with the mantis pistol system for a while but was not sure about the rifle….seeing this and trusting your work and assessment is all it took to make the decision it is a deal.😎
Curios if any Blackbeard-Users have bought two magazine/battery to simulate reloading drills. I tried the Blackbeard at local Range and found the Reload Drills is what's missing vs SIRT AR-Bolt. If folks didn't like the finicky app, then, you won't like the 5 minutes wasted setting up the SIRT AR-Bolt. Once set up, you can do Reloads. Price difference is the lack of app with SIRT. Blackbeard completes the Dry Fire Training. It's like having a coach at the end...that is when I got to try it at local Range.
I love my Mantis Blackbeard. Not only that but my other Mantis products. Colion, actually when I bought my Mantis 10x it comes with a all access pass to all the drills. So I guess it's which package one gets.
went to the Mantis site almost in fear of their prices, while still a bit steep for my budget its much better than I thought it would be. I have a "budget" AR-15 that eats the cheap ammo amazingly well and has chewed through any type of ammo including the ultra cheap steel cased surplus. even with that I would be able to practice and hone my skills and quickly save money. so as soon as I can save enough money (tough in current economy) I will be picking up the AR and the handgun versions. this will help my mother in her training as well.
I've been wanting one for a while so I finally "pulled the trigger". I received it today and tried it out for a couple hundred reps. It's exactly what I was hoping for. It reinforces bore offset every trigger pull. I already feel myself adjusting my poa without thinking about it. Obviously I can't speak to durability but so far it's 10/10. EDIT: A month of almost daily use, thousands of reps, and no issues.
Great video! A+ filming! I was a skeptic at first and really like it after seeing how the system worked in person. I also like how you can pick a green or red laser. And I liked the slightly increased trigger pressure. Once you get on your real trigger, you should be able to pull it quicker and steadier.
I have the Mantis X10 and LOVE IT!!!!! Like you said the only issue I have, is the having to rack the slide after each shot (pistol). I use a laser round that is held in place with o-rings, so you have to use a chopstick to push it out, but it won't eject when you rack the slide. Plus it's cushion for the FP to land on. I know you can dry fire, but I still like to use snap caps or other dummy rounds.
Had mine a short time and found it finicky but extremely well worth it when it registers the targets. Pay wall pissed me off as well, however, it really is a good system for practicing at your convince and saving money. Only problem I had was being addicted to it and three hours later realizing I was 0n,y going to get 5 hours of sleep! Very well worth it. Just take some time to get the target distance and camera setting to jive.
I shot a Nuisance Beaver at night with my thermal scope at 200 yards making a head shot and I only live fire and I use a .22 Adaptor so I get good training in the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship .1.Steady position.2.Sight Picture.3.Breath control.4.Trigger Squeeze. These four must be mastered once they are your accuracy will be one shot one kill.
I have this and use it with Laser Ammo's Smokeless Range, and can't say enough good about it. Like others said, I am unable to fully zero due to Height Over Bore with my Eotech, but either way you can treat it as if in close with aiming offsets. Fantastic products!
I bought one of these...and I highly recommend it. Do be advised that the laser cannot be zeroed with your optic (depending on what you have due to height over bore issue. I have an ACOG on one of mine, and a Sig Romeo 7 on another, and it just won't line up. Now Colion has a LPVO, I haven't tried it on that yet. But...it does help! And is worth getting!
@@bthemedia Yeah, you can't make the LASER come out above the bore. At close range, live rounds impact low as well. Good way to practice holdover realistically.
I love you dude 😂I’m too lazy and poor to try all of this stuff out and your reviews have always done the work for me. Thanks for always being a good content creator from the beginning:)
The Blackbeard is really nice for dry fire, I also use the MantisX in conjunction. The MantisX is even better during live fire with feed back it’s like having a personal instructor analyzing every trigger pull.
Mantis is top tier training. I have the mantis x and run 92 to 96 accuracy rate overall. 👍 Best money ever spent I save a ton of money on ammo and range fees
@@soup31314 cool did I say I was good with a pistol nope I'm not my deal is with a rifle shooting hole in hole at 100 yards and one inch groups at 300 yards with my 7mm rem Mag. Pistols are for when you didn't get the job done when they where 500 plus yards out. If they get within pistol range you where asleep or shoot poorly with a rifle.
@@adamlong54 you understand this is about the MantisX black beard and not the mantisx 10. And yes I was talking about shooting an ar not a pistol. Wow a 7mm that is a .3 moa nice groups. I get .5 moa out of my ar 18 inch spr .223 Wilde. And .75 moa out of my ar 16 inch 7.62 nato. Also pistols are used to get you to a rifle.. As for with a pistol with my cz po7 I get 96.3 Avg over 10000 rounds
@@soup31314 I'm a poor guy can't afford the Blackbeard Mantis last I heard it was like 600 bucks or more I had to save up for my Mantis x three and buy it on eBay from the manufacturer direct. Was like 180 bucks. When I use it I aim at a target smaller than a corn kernel with my ADE Green Dot sight 3 moa. Got a spot I put on the window about the size of two ball needle heads big. Aim small miss small
@@adamlong54 Yeah the black be is $219, it was never $600. Yeah I just aim at target.. I would think that someone with your skills of shooting would have at least one video of a rifle, shooting, anything.. instead you have not but a bunch of troll comments. but you are right I am wrong.. have a great day and keep up that training.. you will need it
I dryfire daily. For at least past 5-6 years maybe more. I’ve been contemplating this system. I also go to the range 3-4 times a month so it could save some $. Also less gun cleaning. I have some dryfire lasers already but none that reset the trigger. I’ll eventually get it
I think a great improvement would be targets that react with a sound or a light that blinks. I have strikeman and stopped using it due to the app that annoyed me over and over. A reactive target is the answer to dry fire systems IMO
I’ve had the Mantis Blackbeard for over a year and love it. My wife’s ornamental wall decorations are my free targets. I have never bothered with the app or even official targets and instant visual feedback is sufficient. Great system and the trigger feel is the same.
I already had the Blackbeard before this review, and I’ve enjoyed the hell out of it. Colion is right, the app isn’t the greatest, but the system itself is well worth the price. It’ll definitely help you get on target faster and more consistently without spending the money on ammo. Solid review.
i got a blackbeard . it wouldnt fit in my piston gas system.....until i drilled a small hole , now it fits my system. i dont reccomend doing what i did because i came close to damaging the circut board and in less skilled hands it can easily destroy it. but other than the piston system incompatibility (with risky home solution), I love the blackbeard and my laser academy. allows me to train since its hard to get to the range
What works for me is a quality gas blowback airsoft gun. Not only are you shooting real projectiles but the gun functions exactly like the real thing. And if you're not a cheapskate and buy a quality gas blowback airsoft gun you also get recoil. No apps no phones just targets wherever you want to put them and you are free to roam anywhere.
I've thought about going the high quality airsoft route, especially since a good friend of mine showed me his collection back in the day. I forget the brand but he had the Japanese made models that were pretty much a 1:1 with their real pew counterparts. The thing about the Mantis that's nice is you can use it in your own gun. Though, getting those fundamentals down regardless of the actual firearm is very important. I'm back to being stuck on a decision to make. Having said that, now I want to drill through my house with an airsoft. Edit: Just remembered that Garand Thumb did a video about training with airsoft, I have to watch it still. Will check it out tomorrow.
I use the Mantis X2 and Laser Academy systems, and love them. I'm planning on getting the X10 for live fire feedback and the Blackbeard system for my AR.
Meh I don’t know Colio I fuggin love dry fire. Of course you need a red dot on your handgun or rifle to see if you’re pulling correctly. What I love about the Glock 34 is resetting the trigger can be don’t with your finger if you press where the guide rod is on the frame. Super simple
I’ve really been enjoying the mantis x10 for the last 2 months with my dry fire practicing. I have definitely seen improvements in live fire days. Just recently picked up the Blackbeard for the rifle and cannot wait to use that. Most times I spend so much time training my handgun that the rifle stays in the case. Looking forward to my progress using the Blackbeard!
I use the setup of a DryFire Mag in my G17 Mos Idpa gun in conjunction with a Mantis X. I can get it to record the trigger pulls/clicks. The DryFire mags are $100, but well worth it to not rack your slide after each press.
When my Blackbeard works as intended, it's AWESOME. The problem I've found is, which might be my particular unit or rifle configuration, some times I have to drop & load the battery mag a couple times before my Blackbeard wants to cycle properly. Beyond that, the only other complaint I have is that the initial laser adjustment is goofy AF. It would be so much easier to adjust if it moved on a vertical & horizontal axis instead of the X diagonal adjustment that it has.
Realistic training with YOUR AR, using your trigger, your grip, and your sights allow meaningful dry fire reps that translate directly to your live fire performance.
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@☦️ RÉSISTANCE HISTORIQUE ☦️ It doesn't modify trigger functionality at all. No negative impacts on your trigger!
No.
It just presses it back down to reset it.
The hammer doesn't move very far at all, maybe an 1/8".
@☦️ RÉSISTANCE HISTORIQUE ☦️ lol wut?
Nice vid as always.
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Thanks for the video, Colion! We're a small company making our products here in the USA, and we appreciate the support. A few comments:
1) This video shows two separate products by Mantis: the Blackbeard (BCG + mag) and Laser Academy (targets + phone app). They can be used together or separately, but they don't come as a kit. So when you buy a Blackbeard, don't expect the other stuff to come with it, unless you buy the Laser Academy as well.
2) Colion mentions the trigger feel being a tad bit heavier. We don't modify anything about how the trigger functions. We don't get in the way at all. When the trigger breaks, it's releasing the hammer, and when the hammer hits the Blackbeard, it pushes the hammer back into place. There is no pre-break contact with the trigger system at all. Sometimes it feels a bit different in dry fire than live fire because the recoil impulse pushes the gun backward, there is extraneous movement, and we don't recognize the hammer being pushed back over the disconnect. It's there, but we don't recognize it in live fire.
3) For those that buy the Laser Academy kit, it comes with an unlock code so there is no app functionality that is behind a paywall. It's all free, no subscription, no upcharges. If someone just downloads the app to use with an existing laser trainer, there are a bunch of free drills, and some behind a paywall. This funds the continuous development and support we provide (we are always adding more drills and features monthly - for no extra charge).
4) If there are target detection issues in Laser Academy, hit up our amazing support team (support@mantisx.com, 630-551-8171) and they'll help you out. You can easily make setting adjustments in the app to make a world of difference if you are experiencing any issues.
Train on!
I was wondering about that. I use the system and there is no way the system causes the trigger to feel any different, it doesn’t touch it until well after you’ve pulled it.
Hey Mantis, any chance you make a 22lr bore laser? I have a few 22lr pistols I would like to train with
Was coming here to mention point 3. I love my laser academy kit, Blackbeard is next on my list!
If someone buys the Mantis x10, it should come with a lock code for the Laser Academy as well.
@@JGGR89 You aren't the first to request it. :). We don't comment publicly on future products, but we hear you.
This is the first time anyone has ever explained how the system exactly works.
If mantis never knew why their system wasn’t selling, well this is the reason why
Pretty cool system now that someone finally explained it in detail. it is appealing and may just pick one of these systems up
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I love my mantis systems. It has been invaluable in teaching gun safety and good trigger discipline to my kids. I found out my 11 yo is a better shot than I am with my AR.
I don’t have children, but reading your comment made me smile!
Does the app cost anything
@@sidfernandez1232to get the full version yes, but some purchases include a subscription.
@@sidfernandez1232 The full version is only a 149.99 one time purchase. Extra target packs or only 15.00 or so per pack. Targets are reusable, and with the app, you can train in as short as a 2 ft distance. There is a system to automatically adjust for the difference in the bore and the sights. It allows you to aim where you want to hit, and the systems calculates the difference in the laser hit to give an accurate target scoring.
the first time I took my son out for some rifle shooting he was pinging steel at 200 yards with iron sights. I said "ok...good job".
Every time I hear "dry fire" I remember the coin drill from basic training. Dry firing over and over until you can do it without the coin falling off the barrel.
Mantis X devices do that but like, a thousand times better and with way more useful feedback. Check 'em out.
Yep fort benning 1994 month of Aug…
MantisX 10 will tell you what you are doing wrong also..
but all I get is perfect shot, which is 99 or above..
Does it count if I use a Glock?
Learned that from Shawn Ryan
@@mojaxon23
if you balance it on the front sight, maybe, lol.
I’ve used MantisX for years and have converted several friends and family, great system
Would be even greater IMHO if the product lasted longer than the batteries 🔋. Swap in 18650s and I’m sold!
I bought my Blackbeard when i bought my rifle. Money well spent. I put up targets all over the house to practice with. Great review.
I totally agree with you about dry fire practice. I recently purchased the Mantis X10 elite and it is making a big difference in the how my trigger pulls and how my grip have improved , both on my AR and my handguns. Now I’m ready to get the Blackbeard for my AR, mainly because of having to reset each shot. Too bad Mantis doesn’t have something for handguns like the Blackbeard. All in all, great system for improving your handling skills.
Mantis is the best by far. I’ve had the x10 elite for several years and love it.
the App uses the light captured to signal that a "round" was sent. dont use glossy surfaces as they will show up as red and register as hits. So better lighting and nothing reflective and you'll have a better time.
I got one a few weeks ago… green laser…
This thing absolutely rocks!!
Do you find that the green laser works better than the red one?
My local gun shop has this... thank you for reminding me to pick one of these up!
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100% agree with your assessment of the apps difficulty with backgrounds.
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I own the mantis Blackbeard system, the laser academy and the mantis x3. All of their products are amazing and have made it possible to practice at h ok me when I can not get to the range. I've fixed a number of bad habits with the help of the x3. I highly recommend all of their products.
this really is a great system.
been using it for months and it *DOES* help.
we did skip the app/laser academy and just video our shots for review.
no, it isnt anywhere near as easy, but it works for us.
I appreciate your blunt honesty. Weigh out the pros and cons.
Thanks Colton,that’s a good video on the Mantis. With the recent events causing ammo shortage and costs, this is a perfect way to keep sharp. I think I’ll go get one now .
Drills are not behind paywall if you buy laser academy kit (comes with unlock code) if you don't buy the kit there are still a good amount of free drills on there.
They are behind a paywall with the Blackbeard which I feel like should be handled as a more robust version of laser academy. But still, a minor complaint considering how revolutionary Blackbeard is. I find myself wanting a different solution to Laser Academy too, since it’s slightly annoying to set up each time and you can really only have one target position, unless you have several newish phones and tablets lying around.
They are behind a paywall 😂😂😂🤡🤡
Why do you think that kit costs MORE 🤦♂️🤦♂️😂😂
But thats literally a paywall. It’s one thing if its a free app it’s another that its locked for customers buying their product
It’s locked for Mantis X10 as well.
Thanks for saying this, I was really annoyed when I saw the pay wall and I admit I didn't understand the price difference of the lazer academy kit vs the lazer itself but now this makes way more sense. Consodering I bought the Mantis x10 and the blackbeard system tho, I should not have to pay for these damn extra drills. Very annoying
I can’t wait till mine shows up ….amazing video
Let me know how you like it!
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90s Yungin so far it’s amazing had it up and going in no time I have 4 iPads and it works well with all of them trying to link them all to have like a tactical room clearing but still working on it …but worth every penny buy one you won’t be disappointed
Thanks for your input. Just bought the mantis and it really helps take dry fire to a new level
@2:39 The Blackbeard doesn’t change the trigger feel at all. It doesn’t come into play until after the hammer is released.
I brought this to my last PMI. My troops loved it.
For dark walls: try cutting out a piece of white paper that's 1-2" wider and taller than the target square and tape the target on top of the paper in the center. That should help the camera identify each of those squares in target corners. Those squares are too close to the edges, so unless you're using an 8k camera, the little bit of white in-between the black corner squares and the black (dark) backdrop the target is mounted to, will pixilate slightly turning the white into a grey. By adding more white in-between the 2 black colors there will still be slight pixelation at the edges, but the center of the added white space will register as white not grey allowing the camera to identify the targets corners. It's using the same concept as QR codes.
Bought one last week and plan on using this tomorrow in combination with their system on my Glock 19 with a Magazine that resets the trigger also. Can't wait to see how the Blackbeard runs !
I instantly went to check the price and for $220, the training isn't poorly spent. Unless you have fired ammo can after ammo can with your firearm and are completely confident in your capabilities to perform accurately even while under duress, this is a good option. When the fecal matter hits the spinning ceiling ginsu's are you ready? If you can not say this without absolute certainty, then check it out. Thanks Colion (still need to get you to the Bunker Branding Family)
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Since I solely am a handgun man at this point this makes me consider owning a long gun sooner in the agenda than previously planned. The best range in my area is basically handgun only. It's only 25 yards and is for static paper only so I figured buying a long gun (except maybe a shotgun) would serve me no purpose without being able to train with it. This I could use at home, and still get used to the recoil of the rifle on the range at least. If anyone could tell me, does my ability to handle pistol recoil affect me ability to handle a rifle with no previous experience? I've fired thousands through Glocks, but never a rifle.
@@mojaxon23 pistol and rifle recoil are two separate feels. If you buy a bolt action 7mm magnum then you're going to be hurting after a few shots. A typical 5.56mm (or .223 cal) is nothing because it's buffered by a recoil spring and you can be behind it all day (I speak from experience). If you want to a decent defense weapon that isn't going to create a ton of collateral damage then a .223 or 5.56mm is the way to go. Just remember, you can shoot .223 from a 5.56 but you can not shoot 5.56 out of a .223
I would rather spend $220 once for the product, and have a long useful life out of it with replacement commodity batteries… rather than $220 product + waste every few years when the batteries wear out.
I love my blackbeard the company is stand up too mine was installed on a M16 lower and the sear broke the housing . I told them what happened and they still sent me a new one free so I bought the IR version too train with my NODs
I love my Blackbeard and the Mantis X. I use it in room clearing in my house all the time. This has hands down been my best purchase for training.
Let us know how well the product/batteries are in 3-5 years… and if you buy another. With 18650 battery mags, I would be in!
Pretty cool pretty cool, I taught my buddy how to use finger placement & trigger manipulation on his new Springfield Saint that he loved & I was impressed with.
Bought one of these a couple weeks ago been using it almost every night the last week so much fun practicing so much more it’s literally the best
I've been looking at their systems for awhile now. After your take I might actually get one
Same here, just wish the magazine took standard rechargeable batteries like 18650s vs proprietary ones.
Sames, lol I’m just hoping they manufacture one for Glock style AR9’s. That would be dope for training my wife
me and my buddy jeff have used this system and it was great. Jeff got it to do a review on and teamed up to put it thru its paces. we used it on his simulator and the blackbesrd worked great on it. he got a second blackbeard so we could use two AR’s. As hes an instructor we agreed this one works great, we even used a bullet laser in a couple pistols to use also. Great video on this system.
Looks like it’s actually effective and fun based on this video. Great work Colion and Team!
I was wondering about this system, and it seemed too good to actually do what it said it would do. I am so use to re-cocking my Glock after every shot. I am thrilled to see that it really does reset the trigger after each shot. This will be on my birthday list next month.
Thanks Colion. Great video.
The necessity to reset the trigger is why I love training dry fire with my SPAS-12. It can go both pump and auto, so at home, if I want to practice with snap caps for a “dry run” (appropriately enough) for a drill, I can train in pump mode at home before switching to semi-auto at the range.
The pump mode is slower than semi auto but live fire has recoil, so I think they even out enough to be good practice. And this allows me to identify and correct any other errors in weapon manipulation first before going to the range.
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HEY TESLONG. I BOUGHT ONE A COUPLE YEARS AGO AND SOOOOOO GLAD I HAVE IT.
For glock owners i highly recommended getting a reset trigger and laser bullet. Marvelous training tool.
Everything you said is true. Love my Blackbeard.
I got my Mantis and black beard at the creedmore store a the civilian marksmanship program
Good informational video for practice without the "Bang" and without the need of a range or trip out into the country, appreciated learning about it.
You just convinced me to get this for my AR. Already using both the laser Academy and the Xsystem for my pistol. I do agree with Colion about the difficulty with the app acquiring the target in darker areas, but overall great product. 🙂
This looks absolutely incredible !
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Wow! An invaluable product and information.
I love my Mantis set up for my handguns. Definitely going to pick up the system for my AR-15.
Glad you made the video, been training with the mantis pistol system for a while but was not sure about the rifle….seeing this and trusting your work and assessment is all it took to make the decision it is a deal.😎
Curios if any Blackbeard-Users have bought two magazine/battery to simulate reloading drills. I tried the Blackbeard at local Range and found the Reload Drills is what's missing vs SIRT AR-Bolt. If folks didn't like the finicky app, then, you won't like the 5 minutes wasted setting up the SIRT AR-Bolt. Once set up, you can do Reloads. Price difference is the lack of app with SIRT. Blackbeard completes the Dry Fire Training. It's like having a coach at the end...that is when I got to try it at local Range.
I love my Mantis Blackbeard. Not only that but my other Mantis products.
Colion, actually when I bought my Mantis 10x it comes with a all access pass to all the drills. So I guess it's which package one gets.
You sure you don't mean Laser Academy?
The X10 app never had any paid features.
Been looking at this product for some time now. After watching your video I will be picking one up tomorrow
I'll have it soon
I have their X3 system. Love it. Blackbeard is next.
Just bought me one can't wait to test this bad boi out!!!
Colion, you're exactly what our country should STILL be made of.
I have been considering buying the Mantis, it looks like a great system.
Glad you tried it first.
I have the MantisX. Want the Blackbeard. Did not think to park multiple pages in one spot!
Great Video!
I love this thing, I bought mine about a year ago, it is fantastic.
went to the Mantis site almost in fear of their prices, while still a bit steep for my budget its much better than I thought it would be. I have a "budget" AR-15 that eats the cheap ammo amazingly well and has chewed through any type of ammo including the ultra cheap steel cased surplus. even with that I would be able to practice and hone my skills and quickly save money. so as soon as I can save enough money (tough in current economy) I will be picking up the AR and the handgun versions. this will help my mother in her training as well.
I've been wanting one for a while so I finally "pulled the trigger". I received it today and tried it out for a couple hundred reps. It's exactly what I was hoping for. It reinforces bore offset every trigger pull. I already feel myself adjusting my poa without thinking about it. Obviously I can't speak to durability but so far it's 10/10. EDIT: A month of almost daily use, thousands of reps, and no issues.
That's pretty freakin cool! I'm definitely going to check it out. Thanks great video.
Oh Im getting one for sure now. Thank you for the very well put together review. It made it very easy for me to make a choice.
Great video! A+ filming! I was a skeptic at first and really like it after seeing how the system worked in person. I also like how you can pick a green or red laser. And I liked the slightly increased trigger pressure. Once you get on your real trigger, you should be able to pull it quicker and steadier.
I saw a model that also analyzed your movement of the gun, overtravel past the target, most efficient path to target, etc.
Yup! That's a useful product worth looking into.
I have the Mantis X10 and LOVE IT!!!!! Like you said the only issue I have, is the having to rack the slide after each shot (pistol). I use a laser round that is held in place with o-rings, so you have to use a chopstick to push it out, but it won't eject when you rack the slide. Plus it's cushion for the FP to land on. I know you can dry fire, but I still like to use snap caps or other dummy rounds.
Very nice, thanks. Am considering the system and this video perfectly timed! Really gives me a good understanding of how it works.
Had mine a short time and found it finicky but extremely well worth it when it registers the targets. Pay wall pissed me off as well, however, it really is a good system for practicing at your convince and saving money. Only problem I had was being addicted to it and three hours later realizing I was 0n,y going to get 5 hours of sleep! Very well worth it. Just take some time to get the target distance and camera setting to jive.
I shot a Nuisance Beaver at night with my thermal scope at 200 yards making a head shot and I only live fire and I use a .22 Adaptor so I get good training in the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship .1.Steady position.2.Sight Picture.3.Breath control.4.Trigger Squeeze. These four must be mastered once they are your accuracy will be one shot one kill.
I have this and use it with Laser Ammo's Smokeless Range, and can't say enough good about it. Like others said, I am unable to fully zero due to Height Over Bore with my Eotech, but either way you can treat it as if in close with aiming offsets. Fantastic products!
Can you elaborate on this topic please
@@johomerza glad to explain further, but which part specifically? Or all of it?
I bought one of these...and I highly recommend it. Do be advised that the laser cannot be zeroed with your optic (depending on what you have due to height over bore issue. I have an ACOG on one of mine, and a Sig Romeo 7 on another, and it just won't line up. Now Colion has a LPVO, I haven't tried it on that yet. But...it does help! And is worth getting!
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It isn't gonna line up with your optic at close range. At distance, you can get it spot on.
I wasn't able to get it to work right, but the settings do have an option to account for an offset.
@@GuitarGuy057 makes sense, just set infinity zero and aim optic over bore
@@bthemedia Yeah, you can't make the LASER come out above the bore. At close range, live rounds impact low as well. Good way to practice holdover realistically.
Seems like turning the laser to constantly be on and then doing some trigger practice would be a great way to quickly point out the bad habits.
Seems like an nice tool to use. As a Marine i could not use it because ive already done thousands and thousands of hours of dry firing
Now add a very light spring and plastic buffer and make the bcg with a piston pushing on it to make a simulated recoil.
Excellent video. Thank yoir for your diligence in bringing us amazing products into view.
When I get back to the states me and my boys are definitely getting this so we can practice force on force training in each other’s house.
I love you dude 😂I’m too lazy and poor to try all of this stuff out and your reviews have always done the work for me. Thanks for always being a good content creator from the beginning:)
The Blackbeard is really nice for dry fire, I also use the MantisX in conjunction. The MantisX is even better during live fire with feed back it’s like having a personal instructor analyzing every trigger pull.
Mantis is top tier training. I have the mantis x and run 92 to 96 accuracy rate overall. 👍
Best money ever spent I save a ton of money on ammo and range fees
I have 5000 rounds though my MantisX 10, and Avg 98.7
@@soup31314 cool did I say I was good with a pistol nope I'm not my deal is with a rifle shooting hole in hole at 100 yards and one inch groups at 300 yards with my 7mm rem Mag. Pistols are for when you didn't get the job done when they where 500 plus yards out. If they get within pistol range you where asleep or shoot poorly with a rifle.
@@adamlong54 you understand this is about the MantisX black beard and not the mantisx 10.
And yes I was talking about shooting an ar not a pistol.
Wow a 7mm that is a .3 moa nice groups.
I get .5 moa out of my ar 18 inch spr .223 Wilde.
And .75 moa out of my ar 16 inch 7.62 nato.
Also pistols are used to get you to a rifle..
As for with a pistol with my cz po7 I get 96.3 Avg over 10000 rounds
@@soup31314 I'm a poor guy can't afford the Blackbeard Mantis last I heard it was like 600 bucks or more I had to save up for my Mantis x three and buy it on eBay from the manufacturer direct. Was like 180 bucks. When I use it I aim at a target smaller than a corn kernel with my ADE Green Dot sight 3 moa. Got a spot I put on the window about the size of two ball needle heads big. Aim small miss small
@@adamlong54 Yeah the black be is $219, it was never $600. Yeah I just aim at target..
I would think that someone with your skills of shooting would have at least one video of a rifle, shooting, anything.. instead you have not but a bunch of troll comments.
but you are right I am wrong.. have a great day and keep up that training.. you will need it
I’m convinced CN can’t do a video without it being an ad
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I dryfire daily. For at least past 5-6 years maybe more. I’ve been contemplating this system. I also go to the range 3-4 times a month so it could save some $. Also less gun cleaning. I have some dryfire lasers already but none that reset the trigger. I’ll eventually get it
I think a great improvement would be targets that react with a sound or a light that blinks. I have strikeman and stopped using it due to the app that annoyed me over and over. A reactive target is the answer to dry fire systems IMO
MantisX please make this for pistols too! Especially common carry pistols, we all need more practice on those, instead of the full size pistols.
I'm pretty sure they do. I remember a dude I used to work with talking about it.
@@jamesborek8125 They don't. I'm hoping that changes some day because I want it baaaaad.
I’ve had the Mantis Blackbeard for over a year and love it. My wife’s ornamental wall decorations are my free targets. I have never bothered with the app or even official targets and instant visual feedback is sufficient. Great system and the trigger feel is the same.
finally it developed! idea is super - for sure will buy it soon
I already had the Blackbeard before this review, and I’ve enjoyed the hell out of it. Colion is right, the app isn’t the greatest, but the system itself is well worth the price. It’ll definitely help you get on target faster and more consistently without spending the money on ammo. Solid review.
My wife said I have to wait for Christmas 🎄 but thank you Colion .
i got a blackbeard . it wouldnt fit in my piston gas system.....until i drilled a small hole , now it fits my system. i dont reccomend doing what i did because i came close to damaging the circut board and in less skilled hands it can easily destroy it. but other than the piston system incompatibility (with risky home solution), I love the blackbeard and my laser academy. allows me to train since its hard to get to the range
What works for me is a quality gas blowback airsoft gun. Not only are you shooting real projectiles but the gun functions exactly like the real thing. And if you're not a cheapskate and buy a quality gas blowback airsoft gun you also get recoil. No apps no phones just targets wherever you want to put them and you are free to roam anywhere.
I've thought about going the high quality airsoft route, especially since a good friend of mine showed me his collection back in the day. I forget the brand but he had the Japanese made models that were pretty much a 1:1 with their real pew counterparts. The thing about the Mantis that's nice is you can use it in your own gun. Though, getting those fundamentals down regardless of the actual firearm is very important. I'm back to being stuck on a decision to make. Having said that, now I want to drill through my house with an airsoft.
Edit: Just remembered that Garand Thumb did a video about training with airsoft, I have to watch it still. Will check it out tomorrow.
Love the video. You were honest with the pros and cons. I’ll be buying one to test it out.
Many thanks for showcasing this system.
I use the Mantis X2 and Laser Academy systems, and love them. I'm planning on getting the X10 for live fire feedback and the Blackbeard system for my AR.
Lovely video, went I turn 18 I might get this to train people on firearms
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Meh I don’t know Colio I fuggin love dry fire. Of course you need a red dot on your handgun or rifle to see if you’re pulling correctly. What I love about the Glock 34 is resetting the trigger can be don’t with your finger if you press where the guide rod is on the frame. Super simple
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I’ve really been enjoying the mantis x10 for the last 2 months with my dry fire practicing. I have definitely seen improvements in live fire days. Just recently picked up the Blackbeard for the rifle and cannot wait to use that. Most times I spend so much time training my handgun that the rifle stays in the case. Looking forward to my progress using the Blackbeard!
Say ads for this before. Your video has convinced me to buy one.
I use the setup of a DryFire Mag in my G17 Mos Idpa gun in conjunction with a Mantis X. I can get it to record the trigger pulls/clicks. The DryFire mags are $100, but well worth it to not rack your slide after each press.
Are the batteries replaceable, or mag dies with batteries also?
I noticed the price wasn't mentioned anywhere.
Its $219 for those curious, according to their website.
Same price for magazine / battery 🔋 replacement? Sounds like iPod: th-cam.com/video/SuTcavAzopg/w-d-xo.html
$219 for the red laser, more for green or infrared.
$219 for the red laser, more for green or infrared.
Was already thinking about picking up one of these; now it is nice to see it working in action. Thanks!!
This product looks pretty awesome. Thanks for the review.
Got one coming my way
When my Blackbeard works as intended, it's AWESOME.
The problem I've found is, which might be my particular unit or rifle configuration, some times I have to drop & load the battery mag a couple times before my Blackbeard wants to cycle properly.
Beyond that, the only other complaint I have is that the initial laser adjustment is goofy AF. It would be so much easier to adjust if it moved on a vertical & horizontal axis instead of the X diagonal adjustment that it has.
Send a message to their support team. They'll email you a guide that fixes that.
How much are replacement battery 🔋/ mags? Last well beyond 18-48 months? vis-a-vis iPod 2003: th-cam.com/video/SuTcavAzopg/w-d-xo.html