On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:14:02 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Monday, August 26, 2013 5:51:05 PM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:


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.

Exactly right, Rick. I've always thought using laser sights was a waste and actually can be harmful especially in a smoky or light fog situation.

My son was thinking about getting a laser sight for his Taurus 9mm. and I advised him that if push came to shove it could actually be dangerous for him. and I used the Classic CZ "Duty" video commercial for reference. Here's a copy of the letter i wrote to him....


"OK, so you can see the Hollywood 'action' in this CZ pistol video. Now, looking at the bigger picture, you can see why these ninny's wouldn't last one minute against armed (usually para-military) terrorists etc, before they were taken out. Noise, racket, flashlights, yelling, laser sighting, stalling and dropping to their knees (slowly) before taking a shot. BTW, it also looks like the one guy gets up while his partner is still shooting- a good way to take one in the back."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaDlSKrep0I



Those CZ folks ain't too bright - unless lit up by a flashlight.

John (Gun Nut) H.
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