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SAF-T-TRAINERS DUMMY ROUNDS Reviews & Ratings

Brightly colored plastic and a different “feel” makes sure you won’t confuse these for live rounds. Popular with many departments and agencies for use in Immediate Action training for just that reason. These do not duplicate weight and balance of loaded rounds or function-testing dummies.

SPECS: Orange or yellow plastic. Rifle and Handgun calibers supplied 50 or 10 rounds per bag, Shotgun calibers supplied 25 or 10 rounds per bag. 9mm Makarov : (9mm Mak.).

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Reviews Summary

The SAF-T-TRAINERS Dummy Rounds are a budget-friendly training tool, primarily suited for malfunction drills and classroom practices. However, users report issues with reliability and durability, especially in cycling and extraction, leading to malfunctions. Though valued for safety and visibility, many recommend alternatives for hardcore training. Overall, they serve well for basic needs but have significant limitations.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Training Utility

70%

Many reviewers find these dummy rounds useful for basic training purposes, particularly for malfunction drills and teaching students about magazine loading. Their bright color enhances visibility during outdoor practice, making them easy to spot. Although they serve as a practical resource for instructors, they may not be reliable for high-stakes training sessions.

Reliability Issues

60%

A recurring issue throughout the reviews is the lack of reliability in cycling and extracting the dummy rounds. Users report that the rounds often double feed, jam, or break during use, particularly with semi-automatic weapons. These reliability issues can disrupt training and lead to frustration, prompting users to seek better alternatives.

Durability Concerns

55%

The plastic construction of these dummy rounds leads to concerns about their durability. Many users report breaking rims and being unable to cycle rounds after limited use, especially during dry firing. Reviewers emphasize that while the price is attractive, the lack of sturdiness could lead to costly interruptions during training exercises.

Value for Money

50%

Though not highly durable, several reviews mention the cost-effectiveness of these dummy rounds, especially in bulk. Many instructors appreciate being able to provide these inexpensive training tools to students, but caution against relying on them for critical training where performance is paramount.

Not Suitable for Live Fire Drills

40%

Users express strong opinions against using these dummy rounds in live fire conditions, as the soft plastic can get stuck or cause malfunctions. Reviewers recommend actual snap caps for dry firing instead, labeling these dummy rounds mainly for classroom or preliminary training settings.

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Simple and easy to use

The price point is good for what you get. Bright color is easy to find while training outdoors. Fit well and function well.Because they are plastic, they wear easily and then you get a malfunction and have to take them out of rotation. This is due to extensive use in dry firing. But again at this price point, I am not complaining just explaining.

Good dummy rounds for price and quantity

These are good for malfunction and practice loading drills in the classroom. The orange color makes them easy to see and find, they are easy to load into a magazine, and the quantity that you buy is good for the money compared to others. One of the drawbacks that I have found is that occasionally after a while some of the rounds rims would break. Also I would not use these on the range for malfunction drills during live fire due to the plastic having a tendency to get stuck in a hot barrel.

Descent quality dummy round for training

I've used Precision Gun Specialties 9mm dummy rounds for practice as well as training others in handgun operation/malfunction drills for a while now. Overall, I've been happy with them. They hold up well enough considering they're about .50 cents each. I've lost more of these to the dirt than loosing them to broken rims etc., which make them unusable. Not as high quality as ST Action Pro dummy rounds, but they are more reasonably priced. If you think you want these, I'd recommend buying the 50 count pack. Despite being bright orange, it's surprising how they'll disappear in loose dirt, gravel, or brush.

Training aid

I got these and sent 25 to a good friend in the sand box to pass out to other guys in his unit so they could get some training done in their down time, and I kept the other 25. We both found them to be a little finicky frequently causing double feeds. I have not however had any failure to eject. The rounds are a bit smaller then a live round, this causes the seating in a mag to be just a little off too. They are a great training tool, and can be used over and over again.

Useful Training Tool

We purchased these to hand out to students for their Basic Pistol Training. Because they are orange or yellow, they can not be mistaken for actual ammo. It is an inexpensive hand out that the students will use over and over. We give out 2 rounds for semi-autos and 5-7 rounds for the revolvers. They work well with speed loaders.