it is not an accuracy aid, it is a low light, or odd position aid.
I think that this is the key.
If you're going to shoot Weaver stance at the range in full light, there's no need for a laser.
However, I am forever amazed at the posts I see here that imply that people believe that their defensive shooting will resemble a Bullseye competition. People get
indignant when you suggest that defensive shooting may well mean shooting in an odd position, not having the greatest sight picture, etc. They think it's some sort of insult to their shooting ability.
E.g.
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=472431 where one guy decides to take offense and reply to my post about that with "I don't wave revolvers around as a habit. I draw them and aim at targets."
I just want to re-iterate. Get a DECENT pistol, get a decent laser, and get a decent light. dont by 5 junk pistols, buy 2 decent ones. Buy quality accessories, or none if you dont want em.
But dont buy junk. It may cost you or the buddy that came over to play a joke on halloween, their life.
Agreed, also.
Again, there are SO many posts here by people whose only priority is to save 50 friggin' bucks on a defensive gun. I like J-frame Smiths, but if you like the Taurus snubbies, that's great.
But people whose reason for buying the Taurus is that it's $400 and the Smith is $450? Give me a break. Buy the one you think is the best gun for you, after doing some research. Ditto for any pistol or revolver, as well as any sight or accessory. We're talking about your LIFE, your family's lives, and maybe the lives of others as well, here.