OK, I'm trying to understand lasers and their practical application on rifles/carbines. I have Lasermax lasers on my Glocks, and all is good on that end. Short range use in high-adreneline situations (especially if it is my wife who doesn't shoot as much as I do) is a good thing - point gun, where laser is blinking is where "Mr. Bullet" is going to land.)
But carbines and rifles - well, I'm seeing everything from $35 Chinese made 5-10mw lasers to $500 laser modules for sale that look like packs of cigarettes on steroids. And then of course there are the infrared lasers that I guess are used for NV.
So, if I was wanting something for short to medium (1 yard to 200 yards) ranges, and wasn't planning on hard field use, would the less expensive lasers do the trick? Could I just use a combo light/laser (like the Streamlight?)
Thanks for any info or experiences you can provide.
But carbines and rifles - well, I'm seeing everything from $35 Chinese made 5-10mw lasers to $500 laser modules for sale that look like packs of cigarettes on steroids. And then of course there are the infrared lasers that I guess are used for NV.
So, if I was wanting something for short to medium (1 yard to 200 yards) ranges, and wasn't planning on hard field use, would the less expensive lasers do the trick? Could I just use a combo light/laser (like the Streamlight?)
Thanks for any info or experiences you can provide.