On 8/26/13 6:51 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 8/26/13 6:10 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 8/26/13 4:53 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:



I wouldn't pay anything extra for a laser. If it comes standard with
the gun, fine, but I wouldn't go searching for a laser equipped handgun
based on that feature alone.


I'm sorry, but I find most of this entire discussion hilarious. Red
point lasers are not intended to *illuminate* a target, if you mean by
that lighting it up. They are to tell you if you are pointing at your
human target, and not to the left or right of or above your target.

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I don't practice shooting using human targets.



Well, then, why would you want a laser sight? They're not much good for
target shooting.

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If you re-read the thread you will find that I have stated that I think
the lasers are worthless and wouldn't pay anything extra or seek out a
particular gun only because it has one. The two handguns that I own
that have them came standard with them. I don't use them.

For reasons already stated in another post, I don't think they are of
much value in a home defense, intruder situation either.
I'd rather practice shooting at close range without sighting, using the
handgun I'd reach for in the event of a home intruder.
At 10-15 feet or so, I've become fairly proficient at hitting a small
(8-inch) target, some near the bull's eye, with the 38 Chief's Special
revolver, without sighting.





Agreed. But I see some use for a pistol mounted flashlight, just to make
sure you recognize that your target is not a family member.