Description
Safe, effective, and innovative, the Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) Training Pistol was developed by shooters for shooters, to complement, not replace, live fire training. The SIRT Training Pistol brings together a host of patent pending technologies critical to improving shooting accuracy while addressing issues of cost and liability.
The Pocket Pistol Model is a hybrid design which simulates the feel of a compact single stack pistol.
Please note that the Pocket Pistol does not come with a removable magazine.
Each Sirt Training Pistol Contains the Following:
- 1 SIRT Training Pistol
- 1 Base Extension
- Trigger Adjustment Tool
- Laser Windage and Elevation Adjustment Tool
Doug Gellman (verified owner) –
I’ve had this pistol for a year now, so I feel I’ve used it enough to make an informed review. I also own a SIRT 110 Pro and STIC, so I have a baseline of comparison. I bought the Pocket Pistol so I could train using something similar to my daily EDC (which is usually a Kahr PM9 or Sig P365). Fyi, it took me a while to find a kydex holster that fits this properly. It would have been helpful if a holster size was listed in the description. If you want a kydex holster that fits correctly, you’ll need one that’s made for the Springfield XDS with 3.3-inch barrel.
I bought this with the polymer slide and red laser only, since my SIRT 110 is the pro model with green laser and metal slide, and I didn’t need the extra features for practicing with my conceal carry version. I have found, however, that the plastic slide is wearing more than I expected, and if I were to do it over, I would have sprung for the metal slide considering how much I practice with this (especially lately with the pandemic ammo shortage). But overall the pistol has been acceptable for durability.
The trigger is great on this model as it feels the same as on my EDC with similar take-up, break, and trigger weight. The size is also ideal for conceal carry practice to mimic a sub-compact pistol, and being able to change out the base-plate to mimic my actual daily carry is great. Sights work well (I converted to a three dot configuration using the existing sights that came with this pistol), and I have been able to get great practice with it.
Cons: This is why I gave it only four stars and not five. The weight of the pistol is not as heavy as a typical sub-compact pistol. I ended-up removing the steel bar that is in the frame’s grip and replaced it with small bags of lead shot so that I could get the weight up to the same as my EDC (maybe the metal slide version has a better weight ratio). There is also no removable magazine like on the 110, which would have been a nice feature for practicing reloads on a sub-compact pistol. Despite my nitpicks, it is a great training tool and worth the money.
Mike T (verified owner) –
Really impressed with this simple idea. Very well made product. I’m amazed at how quickly I’ve made progress, and how enjoyable it is to practice (play) with. If you’re looking to improve your shooting skills this thing works.
Oliver K. Hitz (verified owner) –
love it so far and close to my P365. Question for Sirt: I want to add a REAL red dot for more realistic training. What plate / Platform is on the gun? Looks like a Novak but not sure? Thanks
Robert Quittner (verified owner) –
Purchased as the stand in for my M&P Shield. I did a LOT of research prior to making this purchase and it was well worth it. I have also purchased the LASR system and the 110 for my Glock 17, great package! The weight with the metal slide is perfect and a major plus is that the take up and trigger pull can both be adjusted to match your particular set up. My Shield has an Apex Trigger System and there is no significant difference between this and the Apex, but on that note this trigger would actually be smoother than the factory Shield. I wasn’t sure about the fact that the laser stays on as long as you depress the trigger but that turned out to be a major plus as well, it helps in two ways; 1st, it helps make sure you go right to reset after pulling the trigger instead of holding the shot, 2nd, when coupled with the LASR system you can actually see where there was dragging over before the trigger was pulled. In other words, just because you had center mass shots doesn’t mean there wasn’t any movement before the shot, this will show that movement and help you to lock right on target without any fishing (I only use the one laser). Between the weight, the trigger pull and the laser this was the best I could buy, I plan to add sights and a Hogue grip to match it even better to my Shield. 1 point off for two reasons; 1. Quick start guide but NO manual, I don’t even know what batteries this thing takes or how to change them, I have to put it on a block, punch pins out and tear it down to find out? That’s ridiculous, especially since another reviewer mentioned it months ago and it still hasn’t been fixed 2. No working magazine, I get that a working slide would be difficult but the mag well already has a chunk of lead in it for weight so it seems awful easy to make that a replaceable magazine. I thought no recoil would also be a problem but if you’re an experienced shooter the recoil isn’t usually bothersome and adding it I think would not be much help, you can always get an airsoft Glock and add a Laser Ammo Spider Kit to it, which I did but now use for newbies before we go to the range.
Bottom line – can’t give 5 stars because the couple needed fixes are so easy but haven’t been done, that said, overall the system is AWESOME and I don’t think I could have done any better and I’d highly recommend it for many applications, add the $120.00 LASR system and you’ll have an endless supply of drills, etc. (P.S. search coupon codes for this product and the LASR, there’s some good ones available).
Nick (verified owner) –
This is my fourth SIRT and my second PP with green laser. Communication from NLT was excellent with confirmation of the sale within minutes of placing, and a subsequent email confirming shipment. Training pistol arrived extremely fast, well packaged with all pertinent information. I’m using it with the Accelerated Firearms Make Ready Targets and the combo works very well. Highly recommend SIRT pistols.
Bari (verified owner) –
Great size for concealed carry training. It’s not just a scaled down version of the 107 and 110 models. It uses different internals (laser modules). For example, the IR laser insert will not fit this training pistol, my main reason for downgrading to 4 stars. THere is also next to nothing in terms of written support for this SIRT offering and mine was delivered without an owner’s manual or the expected hex wrenches. Looks like it’s an orphan product, or at least a “step-child” — unfortunate because it really fits an important training niche.
Mike Hughes –
Thanks Bari, Yes we are working on the new manual for the Pocket Pistol (and upgrading other manuals). Its on heap of things to do! 🙂 Mike