MantisX tracking of your shot

Has anyone tried on of these. It is suppose to track you trigger and muzzle movements when you shoot by show graphs on you phone of any movements made by doing the actual shooting? The trigger pull is what looks interesting to me.

X2

Built for dry fire use only, the X2 provides real-time, shot-by-shot feedback for pistol and rifle users. Track your sessions for historical, data-driven insights , and monitor your progress. It is an excellent option for those looking for productive training from the comfort of home.

X3

The X3 adds live fire functionality, with the same engaging practice modes, the same coaching, and the same historical tracking data, allowing you to delve into and compare performance improvements between dry and live fire sessions.

X10 Elite

Combining every Mantis X model, the X10 Elite is built to increase your performance with pistols, shotguns, rifles, and even bows. Further additions to analysis features cater to competitive and combat shooters alike.
 
They're excellent. First, though, they don't actually track your aim, just your movement. They're first rate at that, and used well, they *will* improve your shooting. Like any other tool, it's up to you to use it well. They will not teach you to shoot. If your fundamntals are poor, you'll just be learning how to improve fundamentally poor practices.

The coaching is well, a "hint" - don't take it too literally. It's a guess based on what you're doing. If you're a rank amateur, the guess is more likely correct than it is if you're fairly advanced. Check out the guidance, but exercise discretion and don't take it to heart if it doesn't seem to ring true.

Interesting side note: I've watched a half dozen reviews (including some from shooters I respect) that really haven't used these. They took it out of the box, hooked it up, and fired a few rounds - then made a video about it. Those folks have missed out, and so have their viewers. Deliberate practice with the Mantis is enlightening. Trying it a few times is ... well, ... nothing.

I'm firmly in the pro-mantis camp.

GsT

Edit: I was going to mention the (much more expensive) Scatt system, which does track your aim as well as your movement. Another great tool (rifle only), with its own limitations. They're made in Russia, so they were unavailable for awhile, I haven't looked to see the status today. These are in the tool kit of nearly every olympic rifle team.
 
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