Independent review on
Special Pie
shooting training systems
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Just recently, about a decade ago, the idea of buying a Chinese car would have been met with ridicule, to say the least. Today, the world has been turned upside down, as political and military events, including sanctions against some countries, have literally nurtured a global market leader. Given this, we decided to see if any significant shooting simulators had emerged in what is now China, and we were quite surprised. It turns out that one company, Special Pie Technology, founded in 2010, shifted over the course of several years entirely to the development of intelligent and effective shooting simulators. By 2019, it already boasted a rich array of training equipment: from the L17 training pistol to full-fledged virtual shooting ranges with all the necessary accessories. Perhaps if we were to attempt to describe everything Special Pie Technology has developed and presented to the public, we could devote this blog entirely to them, so we'll describe only a few of their developments.
Training weapons
Let's start with a very interesting model of their L17Pro training pistol, which is as close to a real combat pistol as possible, and this applies not only to its appearance. This was achieved thanks to the electronic recoil and slide stop, which realistically holds the weapon's slide in the rearmost position after the programmed number of rounds has been fired. The training pistol also features a realistic trigger pull.
Furthermore, the electronic gun magazine is equipped with light sensors indicating the remaining ammunition. And, of course, the ability to project a laser light spot at the point of impact on a physical target or a projected virtual target remains unchanged. Incidentally, the L17Pro pistol's red slide gives it a visual resemblance to the legendary SIRT pistol. It's worth noting that the company offers the option to purchase laser bullets or the weapon separately, or as part of a complete virtual shooting range system.
Virtual shooting rangeLet's take a look at a virtual shooting range from Special Pie Technology called the H20. Its driving element is software running on a Windows computer. A laser receiver (or, more simply, a special high-precision webcam) is also required to capture the laser projection, as well as a projector. There's also a mobile version of the shooting simulator called the F22, which consists of a single unit with an integrated computer, laser receiver, projector, and speaker. The F22 is reminiscent of the multifunctional compact firearms simulator MMTS from Laser Shot. To save money, the developer recommends using your existing training weapon, your computer, projector, and other auxiliary components. Special Pie's virtual shooting range software allows you to shoot at projected targets on a virtual range. The software's functionality is similar to that of the Pro Target Constructor. |
Operating principleWhichever virtual shooting range model from Special Pie Technology you choose, the operating principle remains the same. Set up a projector and an H20 laser receiver in front of a white matte wall or projection screen. After connecting all system components, launch the simulator software on your computer and perform a simple laser calibration on your training weapon or the included L17Pro pistol. The H20 laser receiver will read the light spots where your shots hit the target in real time and transmit their precise coordinates to the control software. The software, in turn, will display the results of your shots as hits and misses. After completing the exercise, you can conduct a detailed analysis of your shooting and make any necessary adjustments to improve your performance. |
With all the components of the Special Pie training system at your disposal, you can further diversify your training by practicing judgment skills. Scenarios simulated by our Pro Tactical Constructor software will take you far beyond basic shooting skills.
We have developed a large number of software for shooting simulators. You can get acquainted with all products in the catalog.
Pre-installed shooting exercises and advanced 3D editor for dry fire. For government, military, law enforcement, police, self defense, bodyguards, security services, sports shooting, ISSF, IPSC / USPSA and IDPA practical shooting.
Pre-installed shooting exercises and advanced 3D editor for dry fire using artificial Intelligence of characters (3D models of human avatars). For government, military, law enforcement, police, self defense, bodyguards, security services.
21 different pre-installed shooting exercises and historical campaigns from Second World War for children and adults.
12 different pre-installed shooting games and exercises for children and adults.
24 different pre-installed hunting shooting exercises with 8 species of animals.
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