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I'm not a laser on guns guy, but.........
Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:33 am
Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:33 am
this is cool.
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Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:35 am to LSUlefty
Pretty cool as long as you don't expect a whole bunch of accuracy.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:39 am to Choirboy
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Pretty cool as long as you don't expect a whole bunch of accuracy.
I had one for years. It was ok. Fun at times, but really impractical. daytime no use, inside maybe, low light was good.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:51 am to Crawdaddy
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I had one for years. It was ok. Fun at times, but really impractical. daytime no use, inside maybe, low light was good.
Green or Red?
Posted on 9/4/13 at 7:54 am to chief420
I have one on my Glock G30 and love it. Accuracy is meh but good enough.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 8:04 am to LSUlefty
I bought a Kimber ultra compact 2 cheep & it had one on it I find it distracting the cats love it
Posted on 9/4/13 at 9:10 am to Cracker
I've got Crimson Trace on a Ruger SP101 .357 mag. I find it gimmicky.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 9:37 am to Cracker
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had one on it I find it distracting the cats love it
Didn't you ever learn to never point a gun at something you don't intend to shot?
...oh wait, nevermind.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 9:42 am to Bleeding purple
When using pistols for home defense, don't yall think a laser sight is very important?
Posted on 9/4/13 at 9:54 am to mikeytig
If you feel the need for a laser to hit a target that is likely to be no more than 15 ft from you, you need to practice more. Specifically you need to practice raising the gun from an un-holstered position to engage the target and firing instinctively without aiming. IMHO
A laser sight is good for aiming when you can not acquire a natural shooting position. For instance if you are lying on the ground and have an injured arm you would be able to aim without extending your arm, or you could shoot from the hip if you needed. Some believe it would be beneficial to aim while shooting around cover. I contend you still have to expose your head to see the target the laser is on so it does not seem all that smart.
In total darkness in your home you have an advantage. You know your home an a criminal is unlikely to know your home. A laser simply tells them where to return fire. All they have to do is shoot at the little red/green light in the dark.
A laser sight is good for aiming when you can not acquire a natural shooting position. For instance if you are lying on the ground and have an injured arm you would be able to aim without extending your arm, or you could shoot from the hip if you needed. Some believe it would be beneficial to aim while shooting around cover. I contend you still have to expose your head to see the target the laser is on so it does not seem all that smart.
In total darkness in your home you have an advantage. You know your home an a criminal is unlikely to know your home. A laser simply tells them where to return fire. All they have to do is shoot at the little red/green light in the dark.
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 9:57 am
Posted on 9/4/13 at 10:43 am to Bleeding purple
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In total darkness in your home you have an advantage. You know your home an a criminal is unlikely to know your home. A laser simply tells them where to return fire. All they have to do is shoot at the little red/green light in the dark.
you are also opposed to a light on the weapon for this reason?
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:24 pm to mikeytig
A light will have a blinding effect, which is beneficial but still run that risk to some degree.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 1:27 pm to LSUlefty
i've been eyeballing this for a few weeks now for my sig.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 3:01 pm to mikeytig
No I like a light but with the high output and strobe features of most weapons lights they can be blinding and disorientating for the perp.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:32 pm to mikeytig
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When using pistols for home defense, don't yall think a laser sight is very important?
Sure, if you don't know how to shoot. In the case you think you need a laser on your pistol, a 12 gauge is your best friend.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:32 pm to mikeytig
DP
This post was edited on 9/4/13 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 9/4/13 at 5:53 pm to StreamsOfWhiskey
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StreamsOfWhiskey
Great user ID and avi.
Posted on 9/5/13 at 8:55 am to shawnlsu
You still have to aim a shot gun at normal in home distances
Posted on 9/7/13 at 4:41 pm to Bleeding purple
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:21 pm to DLauw
I don't like guide rod lasers because you can't sight them in. Other lasers can be sighted in at least near the point of impact.
I think a laser would be good for a small gun for concealed carry but not much else.
Two benefits to having a laser:
1. Unnatural shooting positions (as BP mentioned)
2. Keeping both eyes open
I've almost gotten to the point of shooting with both eyes open with standard pistol sights but I'm not quite there. But for a defensive scenario when I would prefer to keep my eyes on the TARGET, I imagine it would be beneficial.
I think a laser would be good for a small gun for concealed carry but not much else.
Two benefits to having a laser:
1. Unnatural shooting positions (as BP mentioned)
2. Keeping both eyes open
I've almost gotten to the point of shooting with both eyes open with standard pistol sights but I'm not quite there. But for a defensive scenario when I would prefer to keep my eyes on the TARGET, I imagine it would be beneficial.
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