FOG HORN 2014

Twobirds Flying Publication

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LaserLyte’s Trigger Tyme™ Laser Full Size

By: Sal Palma

I spent the last four years of my military service

as an instructor. During that time, I trained

teams from our own services as well as a

number of international partners. Throughout

my assignment, I maintained a focus on

developing skillsets and teaching a systematic

thought process.

One of the primary reasons our students are

not performing as well as others around the

world is that they’re being taught memorization

but not application of learned skills using a

systematic thought process. They are learning

how to solve problems but not think through

them, and we see that most often reflected in

mathematics scores. Effective training is the

summation of learned skills, through repetition

and corrective feedback, and learning to think

through a problem, or situation, to correctly

apply the most appropriate skills in solving the

problem. Both parts are symbiotic, essential

and inseparable in order to achieve maximum

performance, whether solving Integral Calculus

or engaged in a carbine course.

In the shooting sports, instructor led training

cannot and should not be substituted; however,

it can certainly, and should be, augmented by

ongoing individual training so that skills learned

are reinforced and engrained.

One of the best ways that I’ve found to

supplement instructor led training is through

the use of laser based technologies like those

designed and manufactured by Laserlyte.

Based in Cottonwood, AZ, LaserLyte Inc. has

been on the leading edge of developing safe

and practical laser training tools that can be

used anytime and anywhere by the entire

family. LaserLyte’s lines of laser training tools

allow the shooter to train with his or her

preferred firearm to enhance personal

experience.

The company has recently expanded that

product line to include full-sized and compact

training pistols with integrated lasers, and sold

under the name of Trigger Tyme™ Laser. These

training pistols fire an integrated laser with

each trigger pull, and when used in conjunction

with any of LaserLyte’s laser training targets

provide the trainee with a very real experience

that is exceptionally valuable in perfecting

trigger pull, sight alignment, follow through,

drawing and holstering the pistol.

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Laserlyte went to great lengths to duplicate the

weight, trigger pull and feel of a real firearm.

The company’s full-sized trainer pistol mimics

the ubiquitous Glock 19. The compact version is

patterned after the Glock 42

The integrated laser is adjustable for windage

and elevation, with the supplied hex wrenches,

to suit your needs. The ability to adjust windage

and elevation means that you can align the

laser to coincide with your preferred sight

picture. I like the laser dot to sit tangentially

and centered with my front sight post.

The laser trainer is powered by (3) A-76

batteries that deliver an estimated 50,000

activations. Replacing the batteries is done by

the user and the battery compartment is

accessible from the right side of the pistol.

The pistol’s trigger is what you would expect

from an off-the-shelf firearm; it is not

adjustable but feels very close to what you’d

see in any number of commercial offerings -

basically lots of take-up but with a crisp clean

break, and of course no reset point. The trigger

pull is set to roughly 5.5 lbs; again, consistent

with out- of- the -box semi-autos.

LaserLyte went with “Novak-like” fixed sights,

which is in line with a number of off-the-shelf

service or conceal carry pistols.

One of the features

worth mentioning,

because it’s not

intuitive, is the duration

of the laser activation.

The pistol is set to fire

the laser on trigger

break; however, the

laser remains on for a

sufficient amount of time to reveal any trigger

pull or follow through problems very

successfully, so the shooter receives instant

feedback on their performance.

Any smearing of the laser dot suggests a

problem that can be immediately addressed by

the shooter who is forced to focus on and

correct said issue or issues.

In working on this review, I was challenged

trying to capture the actual firing of the laser,

but I did managed to get a picture albeit of

questionable quality, so I’ll apologize in

advance. I had to invent some backlighting then

use a timer to capture the event. The subject is

the laser firing so you’ll have to forgive any

anomalies, or the lack of a more glamorous

background.

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LaserLyte’s Trigger Tyme™ Laser Training Pistol

accomplishes several very import things.

First and foremost, it’s a system that if

employed on a regular basis serves to reinforce

everything you’ve learned from instructor led

training. It also provides you with immediate

feedback; particularly true when used in

conjunction with LaserLyte’s trainer targets.

Safety is another huge consideration. The

Trigger Tyme™ pistols cannot be loaded with,

nor will it fire, live ammunition, so you can

practice anytime and anywhere in the presence

of family members who may wish to join in.

However, part of that training regime is to treat

this tool as a real pistol, and I encourage you

not allow unsupervised children or irresponsible

adults to use the trainer pistol as a toy. Always

remember that bad habits are hard to break.

The LaserLyte Trigger Tyme™ Laser Pistol has an

M.S.R.P of $149.95, for either the full-sized or

compact model. When combined with one or

more of LaserLyte’s trainer targets you’ll have

at your disposal a very flexible and cost

effective system for sustainment training. You’ll

have the option to train safely in the comfort of

your home or office.

I have personally seen positive results from the

use of LaserLyte’s laser training tools and I’m

sure you will too, so be sure to check then out

at LaserLyte Trainers.

-SP

Manufacturer Specifications

Power Output: 650NM, 5MW,

Class IIIA

Activation: Trigger

activated

Batteries: 3 x A76

Battery Life: 50,000 shots

Weight: 15 oz

Material: High impact

ABS polymer

Length: 7.25 in

Width: 1.15 in

Height: 5.50 in

MSRP: $149.95

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