The system works great
The system works great. My only issue is that the gasket on the CO2 fill adapter fails very quickly. It’s a pain to keep changing them out
By Eric C.
Monday, November 2, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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CoolFire Trainer is the innovative world leader that provides a realistic, safe, and cost-effective way to dry fire using your own handgun anytime, anywhere. To this day, we are still the only innovators that provide this technology. Our drop-in recoiling Barrels fit right in your handgun, allowing you to control the recoil of each shot and train with a level of realism that airsoft, pellet, and non-guns simply cannot compete with. Your live barrel is removed from the firearm, so there is no chamber and, therefore, no way to introduce live ammunition. Your investment pays for itself by the time you finish the first CO2 tank, yet it gives years of use. Visit our website to learn more!
CoolFire Trainer (coolfiretrainer.com) has 554 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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The system works great. My only issue is that the gasket on the CO2 fill adapter fails very quickly. It’s a pain to keep changing them out
By Eric C.
Buying on this site has been really satisfying I have been very surprised by its high efficiency in customer service in particular with Bonie Walker who solved all my doubts, the product is perfect works well and my scoring and handling improves. I RECOMMEND IT.
By FRAN MARTINEZ M.
This may be a product for other people. But in my experience , I did not like this product at all. The staff was very kind , respectful and helpful about my return. Unfortunately, I still lost out on money due to them.Not being able to accept the c02 bottle I purchased from them.
By CJ
Great product with wide range of models. Suitable for our training programmes. Really glad to find this in the market. Excellent support with parts. We are also keen to become the sole distributor if given the opportunity.
By Chee Yuen T.
Overall a positive experience. I have recommended CF to others. However (not deal breakers), 1. I was disappointed that the striker tips are not lasting the video claim of "3-500 shots". For me, slightly less than 200 shots w/G17. Note: I use the recommended Cosori warmer; and, 2. Having no prior experience with CO2 I was unaware that the fill devices are cylinder specific. A highlighted "NOTE" would have been helpful. If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to contact me.
By Michael M.
I have purchased both the AR-15 sidekick and a traditional pistol coolfire. This system is awesome. The stimulus gained from actual recoil can't be replicated in normal dryfire and forces you to have to focus on grip. This is an awesome product and adds another dimension to dryfire that makes it a lot of fun! Also the customer service is top notch. I always receive a reply with 24 hours and they go above and beyond to help me with product support and replacement for items that need replacing. Honestly, this product support is probably the best thing about the product. There is nothing like having a good interaction between a human instead of having to work through bots or predetermined responses.
By Austin C.
Response from CoolFire Trainer· Jun 15, 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review, Austin!
A real PITA to use. Prohibits the use of angled iron sights on an AR15. Also will only work with 223/556 barrels. The Mantis Blackbeard is more user friendly and will work with different calibers.
By Vic Colicci J.
Response from CoolFire Trainer· Jun 15, 2026
We appreciate your honest review, Vic. The main advantage our product has over the Mantis Blackbeard is it provides simulated recoil, which is super important when dry firing. Despite not being able to use angled sights with our product, we hope you continue to enjoy it!
The Coolfire Sidekick I received is a great training aid. The only real issue is that I wish it had come with a complete set of instructions. I had to turn to YouTube to learn how to correctly set everything up. I also would like to see a green laser used as the red laser does not go far enough out to be recorded. Other than that the system worked great and I have not had any issues.
By J.R.
Response from CoolFire Trainer· Jun 15, 2026
Thank you for your review!