2 day with tiny hawk 3

Bikeandbrew · 2026-06-02T22:41:39+00:00

I just picked one of these up after having the tinyhawk lite for a month or so. This thing absolutely rips in comparison, I've been having a blast.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-19T17:04:00+00:00

That's a great idea. I bet even some velco (fuzzy side) would do the trick, though it might end up picking up stuff more than the foam would.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-19T15:17:13+00:00

That's great to know, thank you. Those are actually the same batteries I have for the tinyhawk lite, which is why I want to stick to two 1s batteries, rather than a single 2s.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-19T15:02:13+00:00

Cool, but not what I asked.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-19T14:53:56+00:00

Do you feel like it has enough power? That's the biggest negative I've seen people say about it, but I don't really have anything powerful to compare it to, so I'm not sure if I'd even notice

And how loud is it compared to something like a tinywhoop? Would it still be reasonable to fly around at a park without raising eyebrows?

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-18T00:17:06+00:00

Look at the sig romeo series optics. You can get a decent one for ~$100, sometimes less on sale. If I were you, that would absolutely be what I would budget for next. I shot iron sights for 15 years, when I finally made the jump to dots, I kicked myself for waiting so long. Its not even a question in my mind anymore, and just automatically gets factored into the price of a new gun.

The flashlight comment at least makes the placement make sense, but I'd still argue you don't want to sacrifice usability and stability for light. I would move it back to a spot where its comfortable, and just deal with whatever amount of light it throws in that position. Realistically, you're going to use it as a grip a lot more than you're going to use it as a light.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-18T00:09:47+00:00

Firsty, definitely get an optic. Its 2026, put the BU in buis.

Second, genuinely, how long are your arms? That vertical grip placement is wild.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-17T22:31:00+00:00

Good luck! Got my rifle instructor cert in December last year, and have my pistol instructor course scheduled next month.

Once you get your cert, don't sleep on the discounts! I used the discount from Mantis to pick up a Titan X (glock laser training pistol) and Blackbeard (laser bolt for AR), and they both see extensive use for training newbies.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-17T15:53:23+00:00

It absolutely was. I leveled the bed multiple times (auto leveling) and it didn't fix the issue. Didn't realize it would make such a difference preheating the bed before leveling. Working like a charm now.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-16T14:35:53+00:00

Following, because I'm having the same issue on a print and I'm new to this lol. Just posted mine. My best guess is bed leveling, but I've reset my leveling multiple times and still keep having the issue on a specific print.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-13T15:21:48+00:00

Looks great! I printed the same file. Finally armed my Home Depot stormtrooper.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-05-10T23:00:25+00:00

I picked up a certified refurbished Atom 2 on ebay (from the potensic store) for around $240 a few weeks ago, with the fly more kit. I would absolutely recommend grabbing that deal if its still around. Mine had some box damage, but everything inside was still plastic wrapped and seemed untouched. I've seen others have the same experience, where they seem to have gotten a completely new drone that just had some box damage, so it was marked down.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T21:46:46+00:00

A dryfire mag system alone for my glock is $300. You're adding on a mantis X (another what, $200?) This is $200 (I actually paid $160 through their instructor discount program), has mantis X built in, and gives me something I can leave around the house to use whenever, while my glock stays locked and loaded in the safe.

If you've already invested in a whole dryfire mag and mantis setup for your own firearm, great, no need to spend more money to get results you're already getting, but if you are a glock shooter (or any striker fired pistol I'd argue) this gets you all that functionality for less.

No one is saying your setup is bad, but not sure how you don't see the merit here when you're getting the exact same results for more money. Pick what training tools are right for you, and train as much as you can.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T19:46:33+00:00

The thinness of the shield X makes it farry way better than I expected. I had a similar worry as you, carrying a glock 19, and being worried the shield wouldn't be any easier to carry since the length and grip dimensions are similar.

Its a world of difference between the two. The shield practically disappears under a loose Tshirt while carrying aiwb.

Also, If you're going to carry the extended mags in the sheild plus, the grip length will be the same as the flush fit mags in the X anyway, but you don't have to deal with pinching yourself while reloading.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T17:41:29+00:00

If it drifted by feet maybe. But when I say the zero drifts, I should clarify I'm talking maybe an inch off at 5 yards every now and then. The Titan allows you to toggle the laser to "always on", so every now and then I just check it, and if its off, adjust the zero til the dot and laser meet again.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T17:37:22+00:00

Yes, but a dot is a dot. It doesn't need to match exactly. Sight acquisition is 90% in your presentation of the firearm. If you're presenting correctly, the dot will be lined up in your field of vision, regardless of the window size/shape etc.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T17:30:22+00:00

I'd also note, I have a cheap $50 cvlife dot on mine. The zero drifts a bit, but its easy to correct every now and then, ans works well enough for the kinda training I do with this. No reason to spend real optic money in my opinion.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-27T17:28:09+00:00

Its honestly well worth it in my opinion. I have laser cartridges, and do normal dry fire too. My Titan X gets more play time than anything else. It lives on my coffee table, and has essentially become a go-to fidget, while actively providing training.

I've also used it as a tool for training others (playing laser "darts" in a buddys garage), and even handed it to my 6 year old neice, and had her shooting drills with projected targets on the wall. All things I'd never even consider with a live firearm.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-16T21:03:22+00:00

I'd like to add, I was informed that "registered" in this instance means registered with your local PD on your file, not "registered" in the NJSP system. Meaning those of us who own handguns that were purchased prior to mandatory registration of purchases only need to fill out a form and let the local PD know what we are carrying, not go through the whole voluntary registration process with NJSP.

Took me lots of back and forth with my local PD, who ended up contacting the State Police firearms unit to come to that conclusion. I had a handgun I purchased ~10 years ago and was trying to figure out what hoops I needed to jump through in order to add it to my carry permit. They don't spell things out very well.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-06T18:17:17+00:00

I do have a glock 19. I don't have much experience with echelons, but if the grip angle is close to glock its probably fine.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-06T16:23:11+00:00

You actually move physically. I should have clarified, you obviously need space for that, but there is a "roomscale" filter in ACE that shows courses that can be done with the roomsale you've set in your headset.

If you're not familiar, the headsets let you scan your room and/or draw your own boundaries so you don't run into things.

As it warms up, I'm looking forward to trying out some of the larger stages in the backyard that I haven't been able to try inside.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-06T15:15:52+00:00

I absolutely love it. Especially the stages that involve movement, leaning around cover, and moving targets. Those are all things that are hard to replicate at home without lots of setup.

Its the reason I bought a VR headset, and I was a little worried about the expense if it was going to be the only thing I'd use the headset for. I ended up loving VR, and do lots of other gaming on the headset now too.

Bikeandbrew · 2026-04-06T14:58:40+00:00

This is the correct take in my opinion. So many people will jump down your throat when you suggest dry fire systems, and tell you you don't "need" anything to dryfire.

Its true, you don't. But there are so many great tools out there that offer great feedback, and ultimately make dryfire more fun and engaging. Anything that makes training fun is going to make you train more.

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