I recently bought some Glocks (ran out of reasons not to) and realized that the rail looked like it needed something on it. The Glock 20 (10mm) was purchased as my new home gun for self-defense. I thought a combination light/laser would be better than having to carry a flashlight.
I bought a Streamlight M6-X combo and I'm very pleased with it. I liked the very quick target sighting with the laser so much that I wanted a laser for my carry gun that didn't have rails. I bought a Lasermax internal laser that replaces the spring guide rod. All you do is replace that, the slide lock and the slide lock spring. It can be done in less than a minute.
Now I think any defense pistol should have a laser. Will we really be calm enough to use the sights in a truly life or death situation? I doubt it would. Plus, sighting with the laser leaves one free to keep an eye on the hands of the bad guy. If you are using iron sights, your vision is impaired by the firearm itself, along with your hands, blocking the view of his/her center mass.
Perhaps I'm just trying to justify my expenditure but pro-laser now. Has anyone else become a laser/light convert?
I bought a Streamlight M6-X combo and I'm very pleased with it. I liked the very quick target sighting with the laser so much that I wanted a laser for my carry gun that didn't have rails. I bought a Lasermax internal laser that replaces the spring guide rod. All you do is replace that, the slide lock and the slide lock spring. It can be done in less than a minute.
Now I think any defense pistol should have a laser. Will we really be calm enough to use the sights in a truly life or death situation? I doubt it would. Plus, sighting with the laser leaves one free to keep an eye on the hands of the bad guy. If you are using iron sights, your vision is impaired by the firearm itself, along with your hands, blocking the view of his/her center mass.
Perhaps I'm just trying to justify my expenditure but pro-laser now. Has anyone else become a laser/light convert?