Thinking of a laser for the first time

[robkarrob]

Got my replacement LaserMax last week. I took it to the range today for the first time. Once I got it sighted in I took some accuracy shots. I used a bean bag rest and took my time. 10 shots inside a 2 inch circle at 15 yards. The gun/laser is accurate and consistent. It took almost 2 minutes to take the 10 shots. Not a real world test, but it shows the Shield 40 is accurate and consistent and the laser sight functions as it should.

Anyone that has used a laser knows how hard it is to hold the laser dot still on the target. The slighest hand movement moves the laser dot a lot. This shooting group could be duplicated by almost anyone, doing it the way I did. I 'm sure some could get the grouping even smaller.

Bob

 

[Deezil]

Ok.
Had the CT laser guard for a few weeks now and after several range sessions here is my opinion.
The CT required no adjustment for sighting in after installation. Shot to POA at 30'.
I was impressed with its accuracy right out of the box. One large ragged hole after several mags of controlled fire. Very fast acquisition as would be expected. I am not a young man any longer and my eyes used to be much better, the CT Laserguard is a great product.
My only complaint... No on/off master switch. Mind you this isn't a huge problem, as I am aware when the SHTF I don't want to have to think about turning the thing on, it's just ready to go. So for a CCW it is a good thing, just kind of a personal thing I guess.
Fit and finish is awesome, holster availability sucks, but that will change over time.
All in all it was a good purchase.



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[1bdvet]

I have crimson trace on my Pro 9mm, and love it. Looking for Shield, but the vender dealing with doesn't have them in stock yet.

 

[donleycott]

I have a LaserMax on my 9mm Shield, it is great for accuracy but NOT
reliable, I have had two of them - the laser goes dim after about 30 rounds, you can see the red dot if you hold your hand in front of the laser but it does not show up on the target. I took it apart and the battery measures fine??

 

[had2]

I have the Crimson Trace LaserGrip on my M&P 9mm FS. What I like about is is that it is completely instinctive to use. Just grab the gun and there's your laser. Nothing to fumble with. Highly reliable. Extremely accurate. You can switch it off to use the iron sights. I added a Crimson Trace LightGuard that integrates very well with the gun and the Laser. Also very ergonomic and intuitive to use: again, just grip the gun. As with the laser, this can be manually turned off. Perfect home defense setup with laser and light if you don't have time to grab your tactical flashlight.

 

[1bdvet]

I have the Crimson Trace LaserGrip on my M&P 9mm FS. What I like about is is that it is completely instinctive to use. Just grab the gun and there's your laser. Nothing to fumble with. Highly reliable. Extremely accurate. You can switch it off to use the iron sights. I added a Crimson Trace LightGuard that integrates very well with the gun and the Laser. Also very ergonomic and intuitive to use: again, just grip the gun. As with the laser, this can be manually turned off. Perfect home defense setup with laser and light if you don't have time to grab your tactical flashlight.

I have the same, and it's accurate, just grip and point and pull the trigger. Nice choice.

 

[federali]

Lasers?

A laser is okay provided you don't use it as a shortcut to avoid mastering handgun fundamentals. A laser in the hands of someone who is already competent, would be deadly. Funny thing is, those who are competent the traditional and old fashioned way, often don't bother with new-fangled lasers.

Another danger I've observed in training is that if the laser should suddenly fail, the shooter invariably searches for the missing dot instead of instantly resorting to his sights to engage the target. This is a training issue that you must consider. Do that in a real firefight and you'll most likely be leaving under a sheet

A ran a firearms training program for a major federal law enforcement agency. We used lasers as a remedial training aid for problem shooters. They were never issued for carry.

Hope this helps.

 

[whichm&p]

I have CT laser grips on a 1911 and my 40c. I don't use them for actual training classes. They are an addition to proper training and technique. If you shoot 7 o'clock you are still gonna shoot 7 o'clock.
If you want to use them for dry fire practice they are great for showing grip and trigger movement.
Something better for dry fire practice and more fun is the Laserlyte Trainer. It is a cartridge size laser inserted into the chamber and flashes (second and half) on your intended target when the trigger is pulled. Great for point shooting, grip and trigger control dry fire practice. Available in a variety of cartridge sizes, 9, 40, 45.
I like it.

 

[doc540]

We have CT lasers on all our PD guns.

We train with the sights.

I wear trifocals, MrsDoc wears contacts (so finding sights without them is a challenge).

Amazingly, when we train with the sights, the laser follows our eyes rather than our eyes following the laser.

And, as stated above, it's a great tattle-tail for trigger jerks and other inaccurate habits.