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I've always wanted a set of laser grips for my DC but always balked at the price. I finally had a little unexpected cash (who knew you could actually win at BlackJack ) and decided to splurge.
Put them on and took them down the range today to sight them in.
Right off the bat I can see some real advantages:
1. I got on target quicker
2. Much greater confidence in longer shots (50' indoor range 5" w/4" .45)
3. Off-hand, from the hip and rapid fire all showed improved accuracy
4. This one I thought of as both an advantage and a disadvantage: I found myself a little more relaxed in my shooting posture. Good from a perspective of I didn't have tunnel vision and felt like I had a wider field of vision. Bad from I felt more exposed and sloppy. Not hunkered down in a combat stance.
5. I suspect I will be able to do some better training at home with holster draws
6. I also suspect that a red dot on center man would be intimidating to BG but that's just speculation
Some draw backs I found
1. Already mentioned shooting stance felt sloppy
2. Not nearly as focused on the front sight or sight picture (fundamentals of shooting felt weak)
3. Range wasn't ventalated very well and there was a nice line right back to my shooting position
4. Still danged expensive
My personal bottom line is I shot faster with the laser but I think I shoot better (big picture 'better', not necessarily more accurate) without the laser. I think they are a good addition to a carry gun but I will make sure to train without it too.
3.5 out of 5 stars IMO
Put them on and took them down the range today to sight them in.
Right off the bat I can see some real advantages:
1. I got on target quicker
2. Much greater confidence in longer shots (50' indoor range 5" w/4" .45)
3. Off-hand, from the hip and rapid fire all showed improved accuracy
4. This one I thought of as both an advantage and a disadvantage: I found myself a little more relaxed in my shooting posture. Good from a perspective of I didn't have tunnel vision and felt like I had a wider field of vision. Bad from I felt more exposed and sloppy. Not hunkered down in a combat stance.
5. I suspect I will be able to do some better training at home with holster draws
6. I also suspect that a red dot on center man would be intimidating to BG but that's just speculation
Some draw backs I found
1. Already mentioned shooting stance felt sloppy
2. Not nearly as focused on the front sight or sight picture (fundamentals of shooting felt weak)
3. Range wasn't ventalated very well and there was a nice line right back to my shooting position
4. Still danged expensive
My personal bottom line is I shot faster with the laser but I think I shoot better (big picture 'better', not necessarily more accurate) without the laser. I think they are a good addition to a carry gun but I will make sure to train without it too.
3.5 out of 5 stars IMO