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The MantisX is small and light, adding it to your firearm won’t affect the weight of your gun or your shooting. What’s great about this device is that it’s straightforward to install and operate. Additionally, it comes with a small instruction card. So, setting up the MantisX is a breeze.
Here’s how to set up the MantisX:
Now, if your firearm has no accessory rail, don’t worry. MantisX has many accessories available. For instance, they have MagRail adapters that can replace the magazine base plate on most firearms magazines. It works well and doesn’t need any modification on the firearm.
Once you’ve set up the MantisX, you’ll see a few menu options. Below are some of them:
The first test is dry fire. So you need to set it up first to dry fire mode using your smartphone. During dry-fire, MantisX picks up shots accurately. It also scores each shot you make. However, since it scores you based on your gun movements, there might be cases of false trigger pull reading whenever you rack the slide.
The live-fire option is exceptional. The app picks up every shot and tells you what you’re doing wrong. In addition, the app also detects mistake patterns. After it detects the mistakes, you can know the cause, and correct them accordingly.
The mode where you do your shooting practice. The top right part shows your score from 0 to 100.
In addition, tapping on the icon on the top-right edge of the screen allows you to share your results on social media or via message.
Open training mode is where the MantisX shows each hit and scores them. Simultaneously, on the bottom, it shows your common mistake.
Now, if you’re seeing this mistake many times, it’s time to correct it. Tap on the text on the bottom, and it’ll show you a photo with a description. You can also swipe to the right to show all your mistakes during the series of shots. Additionally, clicking on the correction will lead you to the “Learn” page.
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Of all these modes available, the ones I commonly use are the Open Training, Primary Hand Only, Benchmark, Support Hand Only, and Shot Timer.
This is the usual display shown during a series of shots. It tracks the movement of your gun’s barrel during the trigger pull and shows the scores of each of your shots. All shots are grouped according to their movement pattern similarity.
Shows other data in a graph using different colors:
It tracks the score of each shot and analyzes the trends. It shows the results in a bar graph and line graph.
This feature focuses on three dimensions: individual shot trace, aggregate shot analysis, and shot scoring. Each of these dimensions contributes to the data you need to show your overall shooting performance. It also saves all your shooting sessions and records to view your shot history, comparison, and progress over time.
I purchased the MantisX Elite model, which I think is convenient because I own several firearms. Also, getting a model with complete features can help me improve my shooting in every gun that I use. My favorite type of gun to shoot is pistols, and my goal is to tighten my groups as much as possible. So, I mounted the MantisX10 on my Springfield XDS pistol and turned it on by pushing the button. Then, I downloaded the app and connected it via Bluetooth on my smartphone.
Next is an essential step, which I highly suggest you do before dry firing. I checked the magazine, making sure that it’s not loaded, pointed my gun in a safe direction and dry fired. After confirming that it’s unloaded and safe to use, it’s time to start training.
The MantisX device is light, tiny, and straightforward to use. I had no problems installing it â it was a piece of cake. Next, I set up my setting, making sure it was in pistol, right-handed, and dry fire mode. I chose open training and started making a few shots.
One thing I noticed is that the MantisX analyzes all my movements. First, I had low scores, until I had a score of 84, and the app keeps saying that I was slapping the trigger. So, of course, I tried to correct that mistake. I tried to improve my shots and followed the suggestions. As a result, after a series of shots, it showed my overall score. Now, if I swipe left, it shows my score for each shot. The app also displays a chart for every shot.
I repeatedly practice dry firing until I get a good score. As a result, I finally achieved a score of 90 on my next shot â a good shot, according to the app. However, I observed that when you get a score of 90 and above, it won’t show what you did right or wrong. It won’t also show what you could do to improve your shot. It just says good shot on the bottom left corner of your smartphone.
In my opinion, the MantisX is an excellent tool that I’ll use for my training. It shows real-time data. In addition, it shows complete information and does all the data extrapolation for you. Furthermore, it shows complete information of what you did wrong, and how to correct it. Whenever I don’t know the meaning of its feedback, I tap on the text. Afterward, it provides all the relevant instructions and descriptions. It also shows pictures. The app is beneficial for improving shooting proficiency. Plus, it’s accurate in sensing my gun movement.
I like the feature where it shows my historical data. I find this beneficial as it helps me know what I was doing wrong and how much I improved. All I need to do is to analyze my results and adjust accordingly to improve further. The MantisX is indeed like an instructor in my pocket.
This device is also cost-effective, so you only need to buy it once. Additionally, the device makes it possible for you to train at home, which I find helpful especially if you have no time to visit the range.
Overall, I think I will achieve my goal of enhancing my accuracy and tightening my groups with this gear, using different firearms, in the future.
Old versions of the MantisX come with a Pelican case. However, new versions offer it in a foam case instead.
In addition, I find rapid-firing somewhat problematic. I think it’s because MantisX tracks the gun’s movements before, during, and after shooting a series of shots. So, whenever I fire again within that window, the score is always low. I found that I can maximize my score by holding my aim for a couple of seconds before pulling the trigger.
As mentioned earlier, if you don’t have an accessory rail, you can use the MantisX MagRail adapter. You’ll also need this accessory if you want to train with holster draws. This MagRail bonds to the bottom of your magazine so that you can attach MantisX to your gun easily. Keep in mind that installing this requires a flat magazine floor plate that bonds with adhesive tape. MantisX includes the tape in the package. It’s removable, and you need to apply pressure for about 20 minutes before you can use it.
One downside â you’ll get stuck with one magazine. You can fix this by purchasing multiple MagRail adapters. However, it requires you to move the MantisX during reloads. So, this is not the best option. In addition, most holsters that can fit your firearm might not accommodate it once it has an accessory mounted on it.
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