{"id":155237,"date":"2026-09-20T13:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=155237"},"modified":"2026-09-20T13:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:22:27","slug":"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mantis Blackbeard turns an AR-15 into a fast-resetting laser dry fire trainer without making you manually cycle the action after every shot. After thousands of possible trigger presses per charge, boring dry fire starts looking a whole lot more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-mantis-blackbeard-turns-ar-15-dry-fire-up-a-notch\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Mantis Blackbeard Turns AR-15 Dry Fire Up a Notch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mantis-blackbeard-makes-ar-15-dry-fire-far-less-boring\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Mantis Blackbeard Makes AR-15 Dry Fire Far Less Boring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mantis-blackbeard-installation-takes-about-ten-seconds\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Mantis Blackbeard Installation Takes About Ten Seconds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-can-you-outrun-the-mantis-blackbeard-trigger-reset\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Can You Outrun the Mantis Blackbeard Trigger Reset?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ar-15-dry-fire-drills-get-a-lot-more-interesting\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">AR-15 Dry Fire Drills Get a Lot More Interesting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-the-mantis-blackbeard-worth-220\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Is the Mantis Blackbeard Worth $220?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mantis-blackbeard-ar-15-dry-fire-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 Dry Fire Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mantis-blackbeard-pros-amp-cons-after-putting-it-to-work\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Mantis Blackbeard Pros &amp; Cons After Putting It to Work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mantis-blackbeard-turns-ar-15-dry-fire-up-a-notch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mantis Blackbeard Turns AR-15 Dry Fire Up a Notch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/fltpPA6\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis<\/a> has long taken dry fire and pushed it to the next level. Their devices refined dry fire, improved performance, and took shooters to the next level. Dry fire is invaluable, and the ammo market is seemingly crazy and constantly shifts in supply, demand, and cost. Having the means to dry fire your firearm efficiently can be invaluable. For AR-15 owners, the Mantis Blackbeard might be the most valuable piece of gear on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/3TYa4CB\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis Blackbeard<\/a> is a drop-in bolt, charging handle, and magazine replacement. The bolt and charging handle are a single piece that prohibits the function of the rifle. The drop-in magazine is a battery that connects the bolt. It&#8217;s roughly the same length and size as a 20 round AR-15 magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 dry fire bolt and battery magazine installed in a rifle\" class=\"wp-image-155260\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727-scaled-e1638109151739-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drop it in and go! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blackbeard does two things. The first is a laser that&#8217;s fired every time the shooter pulls the trigger. The second is an actuator that resets the trigger after every trigger pull. Yep, after every &#8216;shot,&#8217; the actuator pushes the trigger back down with ease. It seemingly works with any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.80-lower.com\/lower-parts-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR 15 lower parts kit<\/a>. The trigger never reaches its full travel but does give you a complete break, and the actuator ensures you get a total reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mantis-blackbeard-makes-ar-15-dry-fire-far-less-boring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mantis Blackbeard Makes AR-15 Dry Fire Far Less Boring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone tells you how crucial dry fire is, but they rarely mention just how boring it can be, especially with a rifle. You pull the trigger, the shot breaks, and you manually cycle the action. You can only work a very limited skillset with plain old dry fire, and that skillset is mostly trigger pull, sight picture, and pure accuracy and precision stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s important, but it&#8217;s boring and far from the complete rifle skills you need to succeed and flourish. The Blackbeard&#8217;s ability to reset your trigger can be invaluable. Even if you only train for marksmanship, the <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/3TYa4CB\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\">Blackbeard<\/a> makes it highly efficient. Your ten minutes of dry fire with the Blackbeard likely multiplies your trigger presses by a factor of ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 dry fire training system with bolt and battery magazine components\" class=\"wp-image-155259\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211727a-scaled-e1638108180759-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blackbeard comes in a nice little setup and takes dry fire to the next level. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/3TYa4CB\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis Blackbeard<\/a> takes your training to a different level and allows you to train for defensive firearms use efficiently as well. You aren&#8217;t just training your single shots, but double taps, triple taps, strings of fire, tactical drills, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mantis-blackbeard-installation-takes-about-ten-seconds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mantis Blackbeard Installation Takes About Ten Seconds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you got to charge the battery. A mini USB plugs into the battery, and it takes several hours to fully charge. Each charge lasts for 10,000 trigger pulls. Not too shabby. My unit came with the USB port moved slightly inside the battery compartment. It was moved to the right so much so I couldn&#8217;t plug the device in. I was able to take the case apart and move the USB port to ensure it was centered correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard trigger-reset actuator designed to reset an AR-15 trigger up to ten times a second\" class=\"wp-image-155258\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728-scaled-e1638108277894-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">That little actuator catches and resets the trigger&#8230;up to ten times a second. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, the Mantis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mantis-laser-academy-dry-fire-practice-accuracy-measurement\/?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackbeard<\/a> was problem-free. Installation takes about ten seconds. Pop-out your actual bolt, and drop in the Blackbeard bolt. Pressing the upper and lower together is a little tricky. The bolt&#8217;s likely a little too big, and this means you have to really squeeze the upper and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/assembling-stripped-ar-15-lower-receiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7613\">lower together to get the receivers<\/a> to mate. Also, it&#8217;s likely necessary to get the actuator close enough to reset the trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blackbeard works in AR-15 platforms. It&#8217;s not caliber specific but obviously requires a multi-cal lower. There are absolutely zero safety concerns with the Blackbeard. You can&#8217;t chamber or fire a live round at all with the Blackbeard installed. It&#8217;s also high visibility red, so it can&#8217;t possibly be mistaken for the real thing or for you to mistake a real bolt for the Blackbeard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-can-you-outrun-the-mantis-blackbeard-trigger-reset\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Outrun the Mantis Blackbeard Trigger Reset?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I first installed the Blackbeard, I didn&#8217;t know what to expect. I had a general idea of how it worked but didn&#8217;t read or watch any reviews prior to using it. As such, I was quite tickled when it reset my trigger with a robotic sound. I then pulled the trigger as fast as possible, and the Blackbeard&#8217;s actuator kept up without issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard installed in an AR-15 platform for caliber-independent dry fire training\" class=\"wp-image-155264\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723-scaled-e1638108466411-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caliber doesn&#8217;t matter, but the platform does. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/fltpPA6\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis<\/a>, the Blackbeard can reset the trigger ten times a second. The system even works with full-auto ARs and can keep up with their rates of fire. Sadly I don&#8217;t have a full-auto weapon to test this but would gladly do so. You can&#8217;t outrun the actuator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After messing around, I zeroed the laser to my optic&#8217;s red dot. Doing so is quite easy for two reasons. First, the laser has a constant &#8220;on&#8221; mode, and that makes it easy to adjust visually. Second, the elevation and windage controls are both exposed via the ejection port. It takes no time to align the laser with your reticle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ar-15-dry-fire-drills-get-a-lot-more-interesting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AR-15 Dry Fire Drills Get a Lot More Interesting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I combined the Blackbeard with a Mantis X10 and got some solid reps in with tight trigger control, grip, and follow-through. From there, I got a little crazy with a set of VTAC Targets. I placed them side by side and worked double taps, target transitions, failure to stop drills, snap drills, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard dropped into an AR-15 and ready for laser dry fire training drills\" class=\"wp-image-155263\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It drops in without issue and bam, you are ready to kick it for dry fire training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I moved the targets around. I practiced with the targets at various angles and did some drastic target transitions, and nailed each target two or three times. With a third man seized target, I ran a completely dry VTAC 1-5 drill, then an El Presidente without a reload, of course. I began looking up various rifle drills and had a blast training in my living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heck, I used couches, tables, and walls as cover practice. I can do all of this accurately with several trigger pulls due to the Blackbeard. During all my shenanigans, I had a small audience of kiddos, and they wanted to get in on the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard laser windage and elevation adjustment slots visible through an AR-15 ejection port\" class=\"wp-image-155262\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211723b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zeroing the laser to your optic is very easy due to the exposed adjustment slots. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blackbeard (and an AR adjustable stock) provided a little fun to the kiddos over Thanksgiving break. It&#8217;s completely safe, and we can work on the basics of handling a firearm and mix in some fun of shooting a laser at the bad guys on a Fortnite poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-is-the-mantis-blackbeard-worth-220\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Mantis Blackbeard Worth $220?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blackbeard takes dryfire to a new level with the AR-15. <a href=\"https:\/\/mantisx.com\/pages\/press-media?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis<\/a> has a laser academy system that can use an app on your phone or tablet to record and measure your shots as well. For that purpose, make sure you pick the red laser version. The IR and green laser don&#8217;t work with the Laser Academy system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 laser dry fire training setup ready for practice\" class=\"wp-image-155257\" title=\"The Mantis Blackbeard - The Ultimate Dry Fire Tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1126211728b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s a simple setup that will pay itself off quickly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blackbeard costs $220 dollars and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/3TYa4CB\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchased here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mantisx.com\/products\/blackbeard-the-auto-resetting-trigger-for-ar-15?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a> It will quickly pay itself off, especially with ammo prices and inflation being the way they are. Does the Blackbeard appeal to you? If so, let me know below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mantis-blackbeard-ar-15-dry-fire-specifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 Dry Fire Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Product<\/th><td>Mantis Blackbeard<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Platform<\/th><td>AR-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>System<\/th><td>Drop-in bolt, charging handle, and magazine replacement<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Battery Size<\/th><td>Roughly the same length and size as a 20 round AR-15 magazine<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Battery Life<\/th><td>10,000 trigger pulls<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Trigger Reset Rate<\/th><td>Ten times a second<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Laser Academy Compatibility<\/th><td>Red laser version<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Price<\/th><td>$220 dollars<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mantis-blackbeard-pros-amp-cons-after-putting-it-to-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mantis Blackbeard Pros &amp; Cons After Putting It to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Automatic trigger reset, laser feedback, 10,000 trigger pulls per charge, installation takes about ten seconds, exposed laser adjustments, and the system prevents a live round from being chambered or fired while installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> The mini USB port on my unit needed repositioning, mating the upper and lower took some squeezing, the system is built around AR-15 platforms, and only the red laser version works with the Laser Academy system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mantis-laser-academy-dry-fire-practice-accuracy-measurement\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis Laser Academy: Dry Fire Practice with Accuracy Measurement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/mantis-x10\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mantis X10: Diving Into the Rabbit Hole of Data and Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-best-dry-fire-training-tools-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-mantis-blackbeard-the-ultimate-dry-fire-tool\" title=\"Mantis Blackbeard: The AR-15 Dry Fire Cheat Code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Dry Fire Training Tools in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mantis Blackbeard turns an AR-15 into a fast-resetting laser dry fire trainer without making you manually cycle the action after every shot. 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