Independent review on
Blowback Laser Trainer
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Typically, our reviews feature established manufacturers or, at a minimum, daring newcomers who have rapidly entered the shooting simulator market and are currently at the peak of their respective fields. This review, however, will focus on a laser training system whose popularity has yet to propel its manufacturer onto the global stage. But first things first. It all began in 2016, when Rustbelt Industries LLC began producing the Blowback Laser Trainer. The development undoubtedly had fertile ground, as the company originated in Simi Valley, California, a city whose residents have historically been Second Amendment advocates and avid firearms enthusiasts. At the time of its introduction, the training system met all the challenges of its time and found its audience in the coming years. Surprisingly, despite the system's modest functionality and the presence of numerous competitors, the Blowback Laser Trainer remains quite expensive today.
Completeness of the system
The core element of the shooting simulator system is a training pistol, which closely resembles the Glock 19 semi-automatic pistol in every respect. It's worth noting that the Blowback Laser Trainer features a two-stage trigger mechanism, ensuring a long and smooth trigger pull. Combined with the simulated recoil generated by the CO2 ejection from the slide, the pistol delivers the most realistic shooting experience possible. The laser itself is located directly under the barrel of the training pistol.
The laser cartridge battery, as well as the universal CO2 cylinder, are hidden inside the removable magazine. The next most important element of the laser training system from Rustbelt Industries LLC is the target with reflectors, designed as two independent round targets of different diameters. The target is equipped with a switch, a mode change button, a built-in speaker, and a small scoreboard displaying points for completed exercises. The final elements of the system are the charger and Allen keys for changing the CO2 cylinder in the magazine.
Operating principleWhen the trigger is fully pulled, an underbarrel laser is activated, projecting a laser beam invisible to the human eye. This may seem unremarkable, but unlike most simulators, where the laser spot on the target is captured by a high-precision camera, this target uses reflective elements on the target itself to accurately record the impact location. It's worth noting that a sound is played when a hit occurs, and a red light remains on the target. The target's functionality is limited to two built-in training modes: a timed mode, in which the shooter is asked to score the most points in 10 seconds, and a scoring mode, in which the score is assessed after 13 shots have been fired. This immediately brings to mind the targets from the Australian Series 2 Pro-Shooter Trainer training system, although they have a number of significant differences. |
Applications and Conclusions
This simulator is hardly a complete replacement for training with live ammunition and is most likely suitable only for maintaining shooting skills between visits to the shooting range. However, it does take basic dry fire to a more advanced level. If you're looking to diversify your home shooting practice and go beyond practicing basic skills, we recommend using our virtual shooting range, which allows you to recreate the target environment of any shooting range in a virtual environment using the power of the Pro Target Constructor program. It also immerses you in a virtual world of specially designed scenarios to train your judgment or participate in realistic firefights with virtual opponents using the Pro Tactical Constructor program. Whichever option you choose, the key is to practice regularly and remember firearms safety rules.
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