I bought an M&P9 2.0 Compact that came with a CT laser to be my nightstand gun. I didn't set out to get a gun with a laser; it was basically a freebie given the low (pre-pandemic) price of the gun, and I figured I could take it off if I didn't like it. I haven't removed it because it's pretty functional. I don't have to worry about turning it on; the activation button is on the frontstrap and it comes on more or less automatically when I grip the gun. But I have to admit I haven't practiced with it except for some dry firing for the reason mentioned in a previous post- I don't want people at the range pointing and laughing at the old man who can't keep his gun steady. If I ever had to use the gun for its intended purpose- defense against an intruder at a distance measured in feet not yards- I'll rely on the iron sights.
Who shoots with a laser: What guns and why?
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dickydalton
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I have laser grips on two. One is my Mountain Revolver and the other is my 632-2. I used the 44 to qualify for my CC License every time since 1989 but didn't put the lasergrip on until about 2010? Here's the little one.
SwampWolf
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You do realize that a laser doesn't make you unsteady when aiming a gun; it only reveals how "unsteady" most of us already are when shooting with irons. No one can eliminate the "wobble" area when aiming a handgun no matter which type of sight is being used; the best shooters have the smallest wobble area but it will always be there.
I do not. I've had a few lasers on guns before and the concept is decent but I can't really see where one is likely to really need the laser and just how helpful it would be. Sure if we could keep it rock steady and if the bullets hit exactly where the red dot was, great. But that's not reality, the laser jumps around a lot and I'm convinced you'd be better off just using the iron sights by far. A weapon light makes sense to me, a laser is one of those things that sounds good in theory but doesn't really present any real world advantage.
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theotherwaldo
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I've had a Lasermax internal laser in my G27 for a dozen years or so.
I don't rely on the laser except under very low light conditions or when I can't line the little gun up with my eye.
I must say that it is a nice accessory and has proven useful a couple of times.
I don't much care for external lasers on small guns, though.
It's too easy to damage them.
I don't rely on the laser except under very low light conditions or when I can't line the little gun up with my eye.
I must say that it is a nice accessory and has proven useful a couple of times.
I don't much care for external lasers on small guns, though.
It's too easy to damage them.
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I put a LIMA red laser on my P938 strictly as a home defensive move for shooting in the dark. I practice shooting from the waist when I go to the range. I don't use it for traditional sighting. I think it makes for a great addition to a home defensive weapon.
Pudge
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Got one on a 3" K frame. I have 10", 8", and 6" steel targets. When that Could you make this shot thread came up, I tried them at 45 yards. Double action 6 rounds, 2 on the 10", missed the 8" once and hit it once, 2 on the 6".
I'm not good enough to do that with fixed sights. They may not be for everyone, but they help me.
I'm not good enough to do that with fixed sights. They may not be for everyone, but they help me.
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Pudge
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Real familiar. And a benefit for some aged eyes.
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