Various Laser Sights tested.....

If I want something red and shiny on my CCW, I'd rather have this:

http://www.onesourcetactical.com/advancedcombatglockslidemodificationsoncustomersslide.aspx

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Oh, wait-I do have one.
 
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Jeff Cooper was also a proponent of Apartheid.
I'll never forget reading his column in Guns and Ammo in the 80's and seeing him defend that.
 
I have CTGs. I like them. I also have carry guns that do not have CTGs, and one that doesn't have CTGs made for it, and I feel no worse off. The laser for me is an extra tool, a sighting aid, and I like the option, but I grew up with irons, and can live that way, too. :)
But, once again, I like my CTGs, great option if your fighting where you can't get a sight picture.
 
"" (cue attack by laser sight users in 3..... 2..... 1.....) ""

Naw, it's OK , you will have time to run. . . .

I really think what sight is better depends on the background. In real life the background is 3D so you may have a hard time finding the dot, you just don't know where your depth of focus should be.

Another issue is like finding your mouse cursor on the screen or a airplane in the sky, there is such a wide field of vision needed to locate a laser where the field of vision for iron sights is pretty narrow. . . . And iron sights are closer to your eyes making them more easily seen.

But, after acquiring your iron sights, your focus must shift to the target. I think a lack of shift is why some have better results with lasers than iron.

A laser does have the advantage in low / no light situations as it is easier to find the dot against a dark background and iron sights are not useable.
 
I find I am much more accurate with my Smith and Wesson 640 with the crimson trace grips on them.

The issue with lasers is you have to learn to focus on the target and not on the sights.
 
Uh you do know, there is absolutely no science in this article.... This is one shooters observations, nothing more, nothing less.

No notes as to distances involved, sizes of groups shot with each method or anything else that might even give it a hint of legitmacy.

This goes where those newspapers you buy in the grocery store check out isle go....... File 13

Next were going to hear 8 track players beat cd/s and dvd/s.... :D
 
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8 tracks ARE better - they're easier to hit on the range, bigger target.
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No way dude, vinyl is the the king of the range!

I love laser sights. They make dry fire practice a lot more fun and easier to find and correct flaws.

Green lasers at night are kick butt, especially ones that are on the strong side of bright.:rolleyes:



I don't understand the "time" deal. If I hear a bump in the night, the laser will be ON along with a flashlight and turning on lights as I move about the house.
 
All these tests and studies are worthless. They only tell you what the guy shooting is fastest with. There are many people who can't acquire a target with iron sights but almost everyone will admit they can acquire targets with lasers. I train with iron sights mostly, but also train by point shooting. I have the following CCWs, PPS - No lasers, LCP - CT Laser (A must for me IMO), and Kimber Ultra Covert II - Laser (optional since this puppy points naturally and is so accurate). That's what works FOR ME.

All the testing in the world is mere statistics and a fun activity at best. To each their own. Buy what you like and respect what other choose, they are not you. :D
 
Handgun Sights 2.08
Crimson Trace 2.15 (Fastest Laser)

The difference between those two is inconsequential.
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Prezackly....and the varible factor which is left out of the equation is the operator.
 
radioflyer
Laser + Iron sights = options.
if you've train with them, having lasers will give you an advantage....IF you need it.
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+1 THIS

In an indoor close quarter situation, are you going to have your arms extended in a two hand grip and aim or will you be more likely to point shoot? One would hope that you would point shoot with the pistol close to your body and your weak hand possibly on a light or in a defensive position. A laser will help you point shoot in situations under 7 yards. But it all comes down to practice practice.
 
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