Handgun Accessories

[Dimis]

What do you guys use/prefer?
Lasers Lights Combos lasergrips?
list what you use what its on and why
ive been thinking about putting a light and laser on my baby eagle II and cant decide what i want
surefire insight tech laser-max laser devices inc all good brands but wanted to hear your opinions
seriously thinking between a lasermax unimax green with insight or surefire light or just getting an insight combo like the X2L

 

[Dimis]

wow no one uses anything?

 

[Dan Crocker]

I have a Streamlight TLR-1 on my housegun, and I'm looking at getting tritium front sights put on it and my carry peice. That's it.
Personally, I don't like lasers. Many guys on here do and they work well for them and that's excellent. Most of the people that I have taught or shot with spend more time looking for the laser that they would acquiring the front sight and get on target slower than someone with traditional sights. However, many here argue that with increased training, you are faster and more consistent with a laser. I do like their intimidation factor and I do like them for training as they show all the crazy things people do as they press the trigger!

 

[CWL]

Spend your money on some handgun defense training. Then take an advanced low light SD course.

Then you'll know what you need and don't need.

 

[Dimis]

CWL thanks for the advice but its not an issue of training its a question of product quality
also i live in delaware and there is no such thing as advanced training like the courses you mentioned here the only training available is firearm safety handgun safety and the CCW training and walking in you pretty much know all they have to say
besides i have already decided that i want a laser and pistol light i just need advice on which ones

i would like to know what you guys recomend as good products

 

[Dan Crocker]

Spend your money on some handgun defense training. Then take an advanced low light SD course.

Best gear you'll ever buy is training. I highly second that one. It may not be in your area, but a lot of instructors travel around. Larry Vickers is or just was recently in the KC area doing some clinics.

 

[10-Ring]

++1 on the training. If the SHTF, its always about letting your training take over and handling the situation

 

[sohcgt2]

laser grips, tritium sights, and a flashlight in my support hand.

 

[Philip Marlowe]

CWL beat me to it. Training all the way.

My first training course was worth just the outdoor range time - much less the great instruction.

 

[Hungry Seagull]

Range time.

Holster.

Cleaning supplies.

Fluids like oil and bore solvent.

Ammuniton.

And that's it.

My gun just has tri dot sights in white. All I worry about is that front sight and the hazy center mass of target beyond. The rear sights will tell me where the shots are going.

Yes I have a factory rail for something like a light or laser. And I may be buying a set of trace laser grips but other necessary items are first in line.

Now the shotguns have some accessories. Mainly a reflex sight, big light and a laser. Three different ways to aim and place a slug center mass accurately in any light or no light regardless of battery failure, laser bust or broken optics.

I like to fight in zero light in my home. Everything is exactly where they should be except for several items repositioned at night maybe also with wire to trip intruder and make lots of noise.

 

[Isher]

The only ineradicable accessory for any handgun

Is its owner.

isher

 

[CWL]

Dimis,
Not trying to give you a hard time, so hope you take it the right way.

If you can't get local training, save up and invest in a out-of-state course. I've flown from CA to FL and points in between to get training by some of the best, Larry Vickers included. Never regretted the time spent, money spent or knowledge learned.

What I'm trying to say is that with additional knowledge, you'll be able to pick-out what is really useful and what isn't. Pick the brains of your trainers to see what they think about any gear that you are interested in. I'd bet that aside from a basic white light addition, they'd tell you to take everything else off-of a "fighting" pistol.

 

[Dimis]

**bangs head**
again guys its not a question of training believe me i understand NOTHING replaces training
i want to know what PRODUCTS you recommend
i know whats available but i want to know what you guys have used and find worth the 2-500 bucks
i can train till the cows come home and it wont tell me that my money is best spent on a surefire or insight
i can tell you to take driving courses all accross the country but it wont tell you if a chevette is any better than a corvette without useing them right?
well i dont know anyone around here that has a light/laser that i can borrow and test out so i asked here most stores around here dont set up displays to test and the ones that do never change the batteries once they die so im pretty much relying on informed use to make a final decision

 

[sohcgt2]

Sorry Dimis I left out the why's and only gave basic info. I use trijicon 3 dot sights, I find them to be sufficiently bright and they are smaller than Mepro's. I find for myself only that a narrower sight picture results in a tighter shot group. I use CTC laser grips primarily as a training tool to aid in muscle memory development, I find that for me personally the visual reinforcement of what is happening with the laser projected downrange helps develop good habits and reduce bad habits. Finally I have several lights and have tried Glock Tactical Lights mounted to the accessory rail. I decided I prefer to use a light seperate from the gun that way I can keep the gun pointed in a safe direction while scanning with the light. I won't start an argument over who makes the best light, there are many good ones on the market, I would suggest a light of at least 60 lumins. This seems to me to be about the same light output of an automobile headlamp, but I'm sure someone will correct me. Good luck on your quest for information. Remember the more training you get the better your night vision becomes.

 

[Dimis]

sohcgt2 thanks for the info and nice cheap shot in the end lol

 

[dmazur]

I decided I prefer to use a light seperate from the gun that way I can keep the gun pointed in a safe direction while scanning with the light.

+1 to separate light, except for SWAT teams and similar users.

I also have CT grips and find they work really well as a training aid, as they show any tendency to pull the muzzle off line when dry firing. I think they paid for themselves in terms of ammo saved...

I'm practicing for IDPA. I'm trying to save up enough to go to Gunsite...also have to get time off from work sufficient for the length of the class.