New pistol training system aims to boost dry fire practice at home (VIDEO)

By Jacki Billings

The Interactive Pistol Training System, to be released in mid-April on Indiegogo, is the latest inert system launched for shooters seeking to train at home in lieu of the range.
The iPTS system is a rugged, electronic training aid built on a multi-system platform by Teksilon LLC. The system integrates the company’s iPTS 1700 training pistol, target and app into a complete training regimen for shooters.
The iPTS 1700 pistol utilizes proprietary sensor technology that measures movement of the pistol and relays pertinent information to shooters using the iPTS app. The pistol looks and feels like the real deal with features similar to most popular handguns. Equipped with a 5.5 pound trigger pull, the pistol boasts a functional, movable slide that activates training. The pistol offers tactile feedback in the way of sound and shaking with every shot. Charged via a micro-USB port, the pistol can fit in holsters designed for common pistols.
iPTS interactive target is easy to set up in the target frame by either mounting in a standard photo tripod or hanging the target on the wall. Battery-powered and rechargeable with an included AC adapter, the iPTS target ships with two foldable inserts — a defensive/tactical insert for evaluating speed and

Source: Guns.com