Laser sights

[Il Duce]

is there a difference in accuracy for say one like Crimson Trace that goes on the side of the gun or one that replaces the guide rod?

[Guest JHatmaker]

Not really, as long as they are aimed properly. It's all about where the laser points to...

[Il Duce]

is one better than the other?

[Guest mikedwood]

I have some Crimson Traces, I like them a lot. I'm no laser expert at all, but I have a G19 with CT's and a G17 with CT's and have had a blast with them both dry firing and at the range.

Laser max I have no idea, to hard to turn on in my opinion so that is where I stopped with them.

The CT's are pretty accurate. I tried to line mine straight out at 25 yards and that works pretty good. They are about a 1/2" to the right all the way through. I know that so I adjust when I use them and it's not like I'm a 1/2" accurate anyway .

The manual said to zero them at 15 yards I think but that put them over a 12" off at 25 yards.

As far as I see the Crimson Trace

The good:

-You can aquire a target fast with them.

-You can also make a very well aimed shot with both eyes open focusing on the target. And get a pretty good shot off even from the hip.

-For a training aid when learning to shoot and learning about jerking the gun for whatever reason one might jerk the gun they are invaluable. Takes dry firing practice to a whole new level.

-A laser painting the chest area is a very intimidating factor.

The Bad

-The Crimson Traces make even Glocks almost impossible to find a holster for. At best severly limit your holster for carry options.

-They don't work well at all in the sunlight

-I have a fear that the if I ever did "need" the CT for something more than the range the batteries would be dead. (The batteries on mine have lasted about a year) Shot maybe 500 round with that gun during that time.

Most people I have talked about lasers will trash them, yet ask them one question "Have you ever tried a laser" mostly the answer will be no. A lot of people that try them and don't like them never take the time to learn how to use them. It's a different disipline. Just like using a scope is different from using iron sights, a pistol is different from a rifle.

Whatever you get I hope you enjoy them.

I was talking with Phantom6 at Austin's today about the rear sight lasers. I think I will give them a try on my G26. I don't know why but I like putting lasers on my Glocks.

[Il Duce]

great post. i may try the in gun one one cause of the holster issue

[Links2k]

I use the crimson trace lasers on S&W M&P pistols and Glock pistols. I have had no problems with the lasers or finding holsters to fit the pistols with the lasers installed.