Are lasers worth messing with on pistols?

[techres]

TBE,

Bought a s&w bodyguard revolver and it has a laser. If you want to play with it, let's make a time to do that. Best way to know if you like something is to try it and all.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

TBE,

Bought a s&w bodyguard revolver and it has a laser. If you want to play with it, let's make a time to do that. Best way to know if you like something is to try it and all.

Thanks man,

I came within an inch of buying one of those with laser at MC Sports last week. As a matter of fact, I'm scared to go back in there because I'll have to buy one if I do.

How do you like shooting it?

 

[techres]

Dunno, haven't shot it yet. Traded in two and walked home with one.

So, yeah, you should fear Mr. Stipp.

 

[Femme Assise]

I'm not a avid advocate of laser sights, although I would agree that they do aid in certain situations. to me, it's just extra bulk that could otherwise be eliminated. I have a laser sight on my AR15 which I prefer in low light situations; however, I do not think they are altogether necessary or helpful on pistols. Proper training and confidence behind the trigger is what will count in a panic situation, not a laser sight.

 

[PriestEG]

not a fan of laser sights gives who ever your shining it at a good location of where they can aim at in a low light situation

 

[techres]

TBE, this is for you:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/190398-new_s_and_w_bodyguard_38_revolver.html

 

[JBrockman]

I have one on my Colt AR-15, and 2 of my CCW pieces. would not remove them for anything. for quick reaction situations clear the holster and you can go!

 

[VERT]

Was reading a book on concealed carry last night and the author was very positive on the addition of lasers on carry guns. His position is they cause no negatives so why not have the option. He especially favored them on snub revolvers which have poor sights anyway. Though he warned that lasers compliment traditional sights and do not replace them. I can not disagree with any of that and would actually like a set of Crimson Trace for my j frame. Only problem I see is adding $300 grips to a $400 gun. Also the added weight and size of the grip.

 

[avengedXT]

Means very little, but:

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I am typically only a two-handed weaver stance when I shoot, may not be the best but that's how I shoot. This time I never once aimed down the sights, used one hand only and the laser sight. Follow up shots were magnificent. I do think on a low recoil gun such as the PM9 fired in the vid it makes the laser sight quite a good asset. However, if you're firing a snappy little gun (PM40 maybe? or so I've HEARD) that wouldn't give a good quick follow up, you may have wasted your money.

I'm to be picking up my new Sig Sauer 1911 C3 Crimson Trace today - I'll take a video of it as well and upload; at least hopefully it can be somewhat beneficial. Good luck with your decision(s)!

 

[cbseniour]

I have a Crimson Trace laser on my Colt 1911 Defender. I don't need a laser to hit the target. Even at my advanced age I'm still a pretty good shot.
I do however consider the laser as a great deterent if time permits. Who's going to get froggy with that red dot in his chest???
Like everything else it's not the end all but it is an interesting tool
By the way don't bother telling me the first indication the bad guy s hould have is the sound of my safety clicking off I know.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I have a Crimson Trace laser on my Colt 1911 Defender. I don't need a laser to hit the target. Even at my advanced age I'm still a pretty good shot.
I do however consider the laser as a great deterent if time permits. Who's going to get froggy with that red dot in his chest???
Like everything else it's not the end all but it is an interesting tool
By the way don't bother telling me the first indication the bad guy s hould have is the sound of my safety clicking off I know.

The first indication the bad guy s hould have is the sound of my safety clicking off.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

How do I rep this ? ? ? It's the best post I've ever seen on training!

Giving yourself "muscle-memory" could well be a life-saver. It's not the same as "instinctive" shooting, or the very liability-causing "natural-point-of-aim." That red dot, when seen in a very stressful moment, can be a mind-easer. Well taught!

I have a laser guide rod on my wife's Glock that I wouldn't trade for anything. I know with certainty that in the lowest light conditions she can put a dot on her target and hit it every time even at the longest open distange in our house (60').
It doesn't hinder your training for putting the sights on target in my opinion. Your muscle memory will bring you into the general range, at which point you'll see the target, and laser in your field of view, and can easily bring the two together.
Plus it gives you the benefit of firing longer ranges from retention with accuracy, and from positions other than the standard target stance that you may not have trained for, but need to shoot from in a pinch. Just my .02

 

[troycowan]

I have a lazerlite rear sight combo on my g23. Dont always use it, but does the job when its on, doesnt take much to push the botton when pulling it out of the holster.