Next Level Training SIRT STIC: The Best Laser Dryfire Rifle?

The SIRT STIC is a replica laser dryfire platform that replicates the look, feel and weight of an AR-15, providing a way to dryfire practice with a rifle in a safe manner. The sirt stic is an extension of the SIRT 110 training pistol, a Glock 17 gen 3 clone, or the SIRT-115, which is a Glock 17 gen 5 clone. We've reviewed the SIRT 110 in detail in another video.

The SIRT training pistol locks into the SIRT STIC, expanding on the training capability offered by the base pistol. It has many of the same features that you'd come to expect from a typical AR-15, but is designed in such a way to be maximally customizable to match your rifle configuration.

The SIRT STIC features a functioning safety identical to those found on the AR Platform. It has a collapsible stock very similar to a base carbine stock. The stock features regular sling mount loops as well as QD attachment points, one in the rear similar to a B5 Bravo, as well as one near where a buffer tube would be on an AR-15.

The rifle replica features a pic rail across the top, typical for the platform, as well as short pic rails on the sides. The handguard features both MLOK and Keymod attachment points for a wide variety of accessories. Other AR controls are molded into the body like the forward assist, bolt catch release, and magazine release although they are not functional.

Notably missing with the sirt stic is a lack of a magazine release. Instead, magazines are held in with pressure. This is useful for tactical reload training, as you can still move your finger in place to do the reload and use your other hand to retain the magazine, but its not helpful if you want to practice your emergency reload. Still, that's a very minor gripe.

The SIRT110 is also rock solid. I've in several years of owning it and using it regularly not had to change the batteries even yet. It still works phenomenally well, just like the day that I bought it. If you follow the channel at all, you know that I build dryfire training software. Project MARS is my passion project, Marksmanship Augmented Reality Simulators, so the dryfire hardware side of that system is a crucial component. Obviously in building the software, I dryfire train A LOT.

Durability is the biggest reason why I use the SIRT110. I've broken a mantis blackbeard before. The Mantis blackbeard is plastic and I've had longevity issues with mine. The warranty department at Mantis is great, but for the amount of dryfire reps that I do, given that I build dryfire simulators, the SIRT 110 and SIRT STIC is my work horse. So if you're concerned with longevity, especially if you're say, a firearms instructor, the convenience, unparalleled safety, and durability of this platform is going to be a major advantage to you. The SIRT STIC would be perfect for demoing concepts like how to use cover and concealment in classroom settings since it isn't a real firearm, but give you added advantages over a blue gun.

However, the SIRT stic is excellent for practicing moving with a rifle, which is where this really shines. The safety considerations are much simpler since the SIRT Stic is a replica. While the blackbeard is very safe since it replaces the bolt carrier group entirely, it still makes my family a lot more comfortable knowing that the SIRT stic is what im using when practicing and developing our training simulators daily. I can leave the SIRT stic out unattended. Again, the SIRT stic is the ideal option in terms of safety since your main squeeze can sit in the safe.

The SIRT STIC retails for $239, but you have to factor in the additional cost of the SIRT 110. It is slightly cheaper if you bundle both. So the combination of both is more expensive than the Mantis Blackbeard, but if you're going to be buying the SIRT 110 anyway or already have one, they are comparable.