Choose your gun
The Right Dry Fire Gun for You
The right setup depends on two decisions: which firearm you'll use, and whether your budget allows for recoil. We'll walk you through both.
Step 1: Understand the two options
Your own firearm or a dedicated training gun?
Both use a laser attachment or drop-in component (barrel, bolt, magazine, etc.). The difference is whether you use your existing firearm or a dedicated training gun.
1. Real firearm
Laser attachment or drop-in component with your existing setup (optic, holster, duty firearm, etc.)
Pros
- Your existing duty setup (no variation from training)
- Fulfills department requirements to train with your duty firearm
Cons
- Liability and safety rules when using real firearms in training
- Recoil systems for real firearms cost significantly more
2. Training gun
Laser attachment or drop-in component with a training gun platform (airsoft, non-recoil gun, etc.)
Pros
- No liability from using real firearms in training
- Recoil-enabled options are significantly cheaper
Cons
- Not your exact duty gun (optic, holster, belt setup)
- Recoil is less than live fire
Step 2: Budget
Your Budget Drives Recoil Options
Recoil matters—and the more realistic the recoil, the more expensive the solution. Both real firearms and training guns have recoil and non-recoil options. Your budget will dictate what we recommend.
Why Recoil Matters
Recoil-enabled guns let you train grip pressure, sight recovery, and follow-up shots without racking the slide between rounds.
Why Trigger Reset Matters
Automatic trigger reset means continuous fire like live ammo — no re-racking between shots, no bad training scars.
Step 3: Compare options
Compare by feature
Select the option that best fits your platform and budget.
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Step 4: Your recommendation
Based on your selection: Training gun + Recoil
Handgun options
Recoil-enabled training pistols