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1. Nice write up. I wish they had something like this for a rifle. It would sure beat the dime/washer drill.

   1. I believe most Mantis models can be attached to rails on rifles as handguns. They even have a shotgun model.

   2. Just Some Guy, Gage is right. The X10 can be used with rifles and shotguns as well as handguns. I should have mentioned that in the review.

      1. Looks like the X3 is a solid budget choice where the X10 looks like an awesome higher cost trainer. I should have looked at the website before I commented but my excuse is, it was early an I didn’t have enough coffee.

2. This product sounded like it had potential, until…

   “The app asked for permission to access my location, media files, camera, and Bluetooth connection information.”

   Hard pass.

   1. Muddykid, if you use a dedicated Kindle Fire with the app, it won’t have any extra data to compromise.

   2. Muddykid – Android phones require location information for Bluetooth to work. We do not use any of that info in the app.

      1. Thanks for the reply.

         Are you one of the creators of the app? To what degree do you use personal info and does Mantis have a parent company? How is asking for and using personal info a benefit to the use of the app?

         1. Muddykid – I’m not one of the developers (we do all of the development work in-house, but I’m not that smart). Mantis is the parent company. . We only use personal info when it is supplied if users want to sync their data to the cloud. It is completely optional, and it is only for data syncing purposes. Folks like to see their data across devices or online, so that functionality is provided for that sole purpose. We do not provide any personal info to any third parties or use for any other purposes.

            1. Austin, thanks for the reply. I think it is cool that Mantis contacted Novice about the initial article, and it is also pretty cool that you chimed in on this thread.

               “We only use personal info when it is supplied if users want to sync their data to the cloud.” How do you use personal data?

3. By the way, if you would like more information or would like to order, the website is mantisx.com .

4. Hello Novice, great idea to help improve your shooting. From what you describe, shooting low and to the left, I take it you are right handed. A real common problem for a lot of handgun shooters is, when pulling the trigger, they are also squeezing the grip, pulling down and to the left. If, when shooting your handgun, the only thing you move is your trigger finger when you “push” it back, your accuracy will improve significantly. You have the grip held firmly before you pull the trigger and bam, bullseye!! Good luck in your endeavor to improve your marksmanship!!

   1. Thanks for the input, Dan. You are correct about the cause of my problem. The X10 gave me immediate feedback that helped to moderate the problem.

5. @MuddyKid – we only use the personal info to store the data in the cloud (if you choose that option). We don’t use it for any other purposes.

6. Great review and very happy to see manufacturers replying in the thread.

   1. Sirlancelot, thank you for the encouraging word.

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