A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Choose the Correct BlackbeardX

1) Choose your Model 

• Blackbeard
  • Resets the trigger
  • Has laser option - Compatible with Laser Academy
  • NO integrated sensor
  • AR-15 Platform only, skip to step 3

• BlackbeardX 
  • Resets the trigger
  • Has laser option - Compatible with Laser Academy
  • Includes integrated MantisX sensor in the magazine and connects to the Mantis Pistol/Rifle app for coaching and feedback on static and dynamic shooting.
  • Multiple Platforms available

• Check out our Blackbeard vs. BlackbeardX Comparison for more details

2) Choose your Platform.

• AR-15
• AR-10
• Sig MCX (Rattler SBR, MCX-SPEAR LT
• FN SCAR LIGHT (15 & 16)
• FN SCAR HEAVY (17 & 20)

3) Check Compatibility

• AR-15 varients are compatible with most rifles using standard AR15 BCGs, charging handles, triggers, and MIL-SPEC mags
  • Not compatible with: Side-charging uppers
  • Colt lower receivers with pinned sear blocks
  • 80% lowers cannot be guaranteed
  • Triggers with less-common hammer profiles that are also incompatible - Timney DH3, Fostech Echo AR II, PSA Custom Single Stage Drop-in (SKU: 5165491664)
  • Triggertech Triggers cannot be guaranteed (contact support for custom BCG options)
  • May conflict with some .22 LR barrel extensions
• AR-10 variants DPMS & SR25 mags are compatible
  • M14 mag models are not compatible
  • Short Frame AR10's not compatible (AR15 BCG with AR10 Mag

• Sig MCX varients are not compatible with MCX-SPEAR variant.

4) Pick your Laser Option

Lasers are compatible with Mantis Laser Academy and a variety of 3rd party laser training systems.

• No Laser - Basic auto-reset system - it cannot be paired with any laser training systems. (AR-15 Platform only)
• Red Laser - Visible red laser provides point of impact ( 650 nm, 60ms, Class 3R)
• Green Laser - Visible green laser that is brighter than red, used for longer distances (520 nm, 60ms, Class 3R)
• Infrared Laser (IR) - No visible laser is seen by the naked eye. Used for night vision gear or IR training setups with IR camera.
• EU Laser available through customer support upon request

Check out our comparison charts here.  Still unsure which model is right for you? Our team is here to help— contact customer support for personalized guidance.