Best way to use a laser
Should I use the sights then press the laser button for confirmation and realignment. Or forget the sights and just use the laser? Or something else?
The first thing you need to do is call Crimson Trace and ask for their free DVD. It will answer a lot of questions about using the gun mounted laser.
800 442 2406
To answer your question.
The laser is primarily a low light sighting device that, in most cases should be used when you can't quickly use the iron sights, so it's either use the iron sights or the laser.
The laser is also a excellent tool for people who's eyesight isn't what it use to be, or people that can't get as much shooting practice as they should get. Like the Wife that you can't get to the range to practice with her 38.
If you are using the laser properly your eyes are looking over the gun and are focused on the target, NOT THE GUN SIGHTS.
That is one of the advantages of using the laser, you are looking at the threat, not the gun sights, or not having to switch your focus back and forth between the gun sights and threat.
After watching the DVD you will have a basic understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the gun mounted laser.
Personally, if available I have (good) lasers or laser/lights on every gun I consider a defense gun, handguns and rifles. I practice with lasers and laser/lights on an average of about 3 evenings a week, so am well aware of what the laser can and can not do. IMO for increasing speed and accuracy in low light the gun mounted laser is the best thing that's come along in the last 50 years.