ok whew.
LOTS of bad info floating around in this thread.
First off, there are cheap lasers, and good lasers. the ONLY laser I will use is the CT laser in the grip. For reason everyone is well aware of, also because it is just a clearer, easier to see laser then bolted on chinese junk. I also do not like the Laserlyte model, its weak.
Second off, yes its easier for me, and my wife to use in low light or no light than sights. it just is, it turns on automatically when you grip it, and there it is.
Third, every policeman I have ever talked to said the laser on their tazer unit DOES make a criminal think twice. Movies have put that into their heads perhaps? this is not a reason to get a laser, but saying that it is not an additional deterrent is not born out in my experiance.
Fourth, it is the BEST kind of dry fire training available I am convinced. Laser and snap caps for an evening of breaking in that trigger
Fifth, it is not an accuracy aid, it is a low light, or odd position aid. of course a normal sight picture is better.
Sixth, the battery on a CT lasergrip lasts a LONG time. like very long. They advertise 4 hours of on time use, but mine seem to last me, like years.
Seventh, you dont look OVER your sights, the laser sits on top of your sights.
Eighth, would you people quit the BS about "flashlights are only good to advertise your position". So what, you are in special ops now? You need a flashlight so you do not shoot your wife, kid, drunk neighbor by accident rambo. Remember the 4 rules.
Ninth, LED flashlights are VERY powerfull these days. If you actually train in pitch black, with real lights, and shine it in their eyes, belive me its blinding, and you cannot aim to fire back with any accuracy whatsoever. In fact, after your eyes are adjusted to darkness, and that shone in your eyes I could be hit with a frying pan and I wouldnt see it coming.
So quit with the BS guys, stop repeating what you HEAR or just be quiet. Real life experiance only please. Get off the couch, turn out the lights and TRY STUFF OUT. It will save your life someday. And, its really REALLY fun.