💭 Why I Picked It Up
Dry-fire is where control gets built. I wanted a training tool that didn’t just react. I wanted something that understood what was happening behind the trigger.
The Mantis Titan X is a fully self-contained smart target that pairs with the Mantis app to track your hits, reaction time, grip pressure, and overall shot behavior. It’s a true mind-body trainer. Best part no live firearm needed.
⚙️ Setup & First Run
Unbox it, charge it, open the Mantis app, and pair through Bluetooth. Setup done in under five minutes!
Once it’s connected, the Titan X walks you through drills that track your performance in real time.
✅ Bright cues easy to see indoors
✅ Fast Bluetooth pairing
⚠️ Occasionally misses a registration if batteries are low, quick fix with a quick charge.
The system automatically captures point of impact, trigger control quality, and even flags issues like over-gripping, limp-wristing, or loose hold. It’s wild to see the app break down those small habits you don’t always feel.
🎨 Color Drill, Think Before You Press
The Color Drill flashes random colors. You’re cleared to fire only when the correct color appears.
Each hit is graded for accuracy and reaction time.
What it trains:
Visual recognition under time. Impulse control, waiting for your color. Trigger discipline, steady press through distraction
Shoot early or late and the app logs it instantly. It feels like a mental workout more than a shooting one and that’s the goal.
🎲 Dice Drill| Math Meets Marksmanship
This drill mixes decision-making with cognitive skill.
The Mantis app shows a quick math problem let’s say two dice 5 and 5
You can only engage if the next dice roll totals less than 10.
That means you’re running mental math, reaction, and timing all at once.
It forces calm thinking instead of automatic pressing, teaching patience and precision under pressure.
📱 Inside the Mantis App
The app does the heavy lifting:
Logs accuracy, timing, and reaction speed Analyzes grip consistency and pressure
Flags errors like over-gripping, limp-wristing, or jerking Displays point-of-impact heat maps for instant visual feedback
You can replay sessions, compare trends, and see exactly what part of your hold or trigger press needs work. No pen, no notebook, just data.
🧠 What the Titan X Actually Builds
Cognitive focus: processing color, math, and motion
Fine motor control : consistent grip pressure
Trigger discipline : smoother press under cues
Mental composure : learning when not to shoot
It bridges mental and mechanical skill, every cue tests judgment as much as accuracy.
💬 Final Thoughts
The Mantis Titan X transforms dry-fire into an interactive, data-driven challenge.
It reads your grip, tracks your hits, and makes you think through every decision.
Setup is fast, feedback is honest, and the drills are genuinely addictive.
It’s not just another training gadget, it’s feedback you can actually use.
🔗 Stay Range Ready
See the Color & Dice Drill demo on Instagram → @RangeReady_E
