[GVMan]

A little background might be helpful. I am using a CT LG405 laser on a S&W snubby used for personal protection. I do realize that in a quickly developing situation point shooting will probably come into play and the laser will not matter anyway. However:

From the Crimson Trace owners manual: "A good starting point is to align the laser with your fixed sights." They include the figure below that I have modified. Their alignment point is the black star that is behind the front sight.

This causes a problem for me because the laser dot frequently comes in and out of view depending on sight alignment. If I don't see the dot then one of two things is happening: 1. The dot is behind the front sight (Perfect!) 2. The dot is below the front sight and obscured by my hands or the gun. (not so good). Who knows where it is?

I thought that it might be a better idea to align the laser to point slightly above the front sight. If the laser is turned off or broken I simply use the front sight. If the laser is on, I will bring the gun up to my usually shooting position that with practice puts the front sight nearly on target and I see the dot just above my aim point. See the red splotch that I have added to the diagram below. I realize that if my aim is too low I will still have the problem of not seeing the laser dot however I now have a margin or error that will keep the dot visible under more conditions.

The seems to help me with fast acquisition of the target.

What do you think?

[rcmodel]

That is pretty much the way I have always done it. Although not quite as much as your drawing.
I just have mine perched on top of the front sight at a few yards.

Works good!

I think many folks get too caught up in trying to sight in lasers down to a Gnat's Patootie.

Unless you are shooting at Gnats Patooties on the BG's shirt, and he just stands still and lets you do it, it doesn't make one whit of difference if it's off an inch or so one way or the other.

rcmodel

[1 old 0311]

I have three. All rest on the front sight.

[911Boss]

I set my lasers (all 5 of them) to point of impact. For me it is use the laser or use the sights, but not both at the same time.


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