Laser? No Laser?
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The_Outlaw
~The Dude Abides~
I personally have no use whatsoever for any laser on my firearms. I would much prefer some good night sights over a laser to be quite honest. Just my .02 cents.
yes laser
Nothing beats good muscle memory, but I love having a laser sight on my Lcp. I keep it beside my bed and without my glasses I know I can still take out any unwanted person coming into my home. As my vision is guaranteed to worsen I practice at the range with worst case scenarios.
Get a laser, but don't use it as a replacement for proper sighting techniques
Nothing beats good muscle memory, but I love having a laser sight on my Lcp. I keep it beside my bed and without my glasses I know I can still take out any unwanted person coming into my home. As my vision is guaranteed to worsen I practice at the range with worst case scenarios.
Get a laser, but don't use it as a replacement for proper sighting techniques
K
klassic
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Lasers for training only.
If I was in a gun fight at night or low light conditions and the other guy has a laser then I will use that laser as your position
If I was in a gun fight at night or low light conditions and the other guy has a laser then I will use that laser as your position
missoak
Member
The free Crimson Trace DVD is available wherever the device is sold. Watching this may change your mind on the effectiveness of lasers. Hiding behind cover & using the laser to acquire a target, could save your life. Lasers are another tool for me. I have them on most of my weapons. Granted, they are not for driving tacks at the range, but they could and do make a huge difference in a real life situation.
Bighouse Doc
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Lasers don't make you a better shot. They can be a useful tool to certain people.
I got rid of my CT on my LCR and haven't missed them a bit.
-Doc
I got rid of my CT on my LCR and haven't missed them a bit.
-Doc
Lasers slow me down under stress. I think if you have time, and you are clearing your house it can be an intimidation factor. The problem of course is it gives away your position. I have a bodyguard .380 with a built in laser, and for the most part(other than playing with it at the range) I can see my self actually ever using it. Nice to know it is there if I need it. Honestly a more useful accesory is a light in my opinion.
bilbo
New member
I have a laser on my carry weapon (and night sights); wasn't sure how much good the laser was until I shot a night IPDA type course... turned the laser on for the last string and cut my time in half... just sayin... (also used a hand tactical flashlight and found out I need to practice more with it)...
B2Tall
Stirrer of the Pot
If the laser doesn't actually kill anything, what good is it?
What are you talking about?? Didn't you see Star Wars??
Glocker001
New member
I have a Lasermax inside my G26, I like knowing I can still get an accurate shot off in an awkward position even if I was not able to bring the gun up and line up the sights. The on/off switch keeps my location hidden if need be. As an added bonus the belt side I carry it in activates the laser on the draw, pure coincidence, not by design!
VERDAD Investigations
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A laser that can't be flashed or turned off in a deadly threat event will give the agressor your position just as it lights him/her up. The best ones are those you can flash or easily have on then off. Many trainers have had concern with the grip lasers as they are on if you are holding the weapon ready to fire, or off completely. Nothing is a substitute for muscle memory, training to point shoot (no sights needed), and training with stress causing scenarios. Do not underestimate the body's reaction to stress, target shooting is a different game as compared to saving your life!
It doesn't turn me into Darth Glock but it does help especially in low light. These old eyes have a bit of a problem with the front sight in lower light. I would not rely on only a laser but I find it to be a great tool. I have used both the CT and the Laserlyte and found both to be excellent.
The plus for the CT is that when you have a proper grip you have your laser up and running with no added steps. The minus is that when you have a proper grip you have the laser up and running, whether or not you want it.
The plus on the laserlyte is that you control whether the laser is on or not. The minus is that one more action is required to turn the laser on.
I have fondled a lasermax and have found the on/off switch to turn on too easily. When trying to turn it off I found it too easy to go past the off position to the other on position. This might be handy on the draw but I wonder if it might also turn on when you holstered the weapon. I might change my opinion if I ever lived with one for a while.
What ever you decide I'm sure it will be the be the right choice, for you.
The plus for the CT is that when you have a proper grip you have your laser up and running with no added steps. The minus is that when you have a proper grip you have the laser up and running, whether or not you want it.
The plus on the laserlyte is that you control whether the laser is on or not. The minus is that one more action is required to turn the laser on.
I have fondled a lasermax and have found the on/off switch to turn on too easily. When trying to turn it off I found it too easy to go past the off position to the other on position. This might be handy on the draw but I wonder if it might also turn on when you holstered the weapon. I might change my opinion if I ever lived with one for a while.
What ever you decide I'm sure it will be the be the right choice, for you.
Not to be snarky here, but, if the LASER does NOT improve your shooting and you don't rely on it for aiming, then why have it at all?
