CoolFire TrainerReviews of coolfiretrainer.com

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.

Its cool and has good recoil, but the low level charge of the standard kit is almost useless...I only get 6 to 7 shots per charge, not even enough to simulate a full mag. I waited a long time to get this and ultimately should have bought a mantis titan instead

Would be cool if it worked, but it's just problem after problem after problem. the month I've had it so far, and so far I've had to order three additional parts to complete repairs that it needs. blown gasket in the soda maker, causing it to leak, striker tips go out with just a few uses already went through the two tips that it came with. And the laser is a huge pain that you have to recite every time. YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO SAVE MONEY WITH THIS LONG-TERM, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE TIME. I WOULD ONLY RECOMMEND THIS IF YOU ENJOY TINKERING AND FIXING THINGS. LIKE IF YOU'RE IN GUNSMITHING GO FOR IT, BUT IF YOU WANT EFFICIENCY AND GOOD USE OF YOUR TIME, SKIP IT. It's a great concept. It's just not there yet.

I love CoolFire. I think it is the answer to realistic dry fire applications. My review is solely based on the company not willing to work with me to sell on site at my classes. I use CoolFire with my Milo system when I train my students so they can experience the most realistic engagement when faced with a threat. So now I will purchase at retail prices to ensure my students have immediate opportunity to purchase a system that will only enhance their training. Wish CoolFire was more willing to partner with instructors in this most needed system. Especially in California.

Ordering took a long time and after payment, nothing happened until I reached back out to ask. Also, the Rapidfill adapter doesn't work for us currently. The washers are not quite the right dimension to line the adapter up properly without leakage. Therefore, no holster work is possible.

I love the system conceptually. The ability to dryfire with follow on shots and simulated recoil is incredible. The only drawbacks I've had is with the laser system. It won't hold a point of impact even with the loctite. It's also very sensitive, it goes off multiple times with one trigger press. I believe the motion of the slide reciprocating causes the laser to activate. I don't know if I received a malfunctioning unit or if it's just how they are designed. Either way the laser is the biggest drawback to really cool system.

Great Concept, Poor Execution and Support I really wanted to like the CoolFire Trainer system — the concept is fantastic for realistic dry-fire and recoil training. Unfortunately, the actual experience has been frustrating and expensive. Main Issue – Plastic Washers: The plastic washers included with the system dissolve or get crushed very quickly because of the gas from the SodaStream-style CO₂ canister. The threading is poorly designed, and no matter how you install it, the fit ends up misaligned or upside down. I’ve tried replacing the washer with metal, rubber, and even custom-made versions — nothing seals properly. The only option is to keep buying new plastic washers from CoolFire, which adds up fast. Replacement Parts and Warranty: It’s nearly impossible to find replacement parts on their website, even for small components that naturally wear out after 300–500 uses. There’s no option to just buy what you need — you have to go through warranty claims or buy a full package again. That’s not practical for instructors, business owners, or frequent users. Laser Design Problem: The large laser module that comes with the higher-end package is way too bulky. It doesn’t fit in any standard holster — not OWB, IWB, or concealed carry. That makes it useless for realistic draw-and-fire practice. The smaller, compact laser that actually fits most holsters is sold separately and costs a lot more. There should be a clear option at checkout to choose between the big competition-style laser or the compact one based on your needs. Suggestions for CoolFire: Offer customizable packages or “build-your-own” bundles. Sell spare parts (washers, pins, etc.) directly on the site. Improve the thread alignment and replace plastic washers with something durable. Make the compact laser standard or more affordable. Bottom Line: CoolFire has a great training concept, but poor design choices and lack of parts support make it unreliable and costly over time. It could easily be a five-star product with a few simple improvements — but in its current form, it’s not ready for serious or professional use.

Not as efficient of a system as some other training systems. Benefit is using actual firearm for training, but replica trainers are much easier to use and have higher capacity for propellent