On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:46:31 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

On 8/26/13 4:53 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
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On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:54:49 -0400, wrote:


That looks like the one and he has the laser in the grip.


Does he like it? Does he find he laser site helpful? I've seen only one
in use at a range, and it
magnified the 'shaking' so much the individual aiming the weapon finally
turned it off. I think he
was just embarrassed.

John (Gun Nut) H.

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Based on the limited experience I've had, I think the lasers installed
in handguns are a total waste of time. Unless you shoot indoors at a
somewhat darkened range, they aren't strong enough to illuminate the
target. I do most of my range shooting at an outdoor range and the
lasers are totally worthless. The Walther PPK and the S&W Bodyguard
both have lasers. Can't see them outdoors at 25 yards. In fact, I
can't see them even at 10 yards outside in sunlight.

They work ok in the house but unless there's an intruder, what's the
point? And if there was ever a life threatening confrontation with an
intruder, it's going to be a relatively close range and I am not going
to worry about taking the time to turn the stupid laser on.

The only firearm I have that has a laser strong enough to see outdoors
at a reasonable range is the one installed in the Ruger 10/22 rifle that
I recently purchased. But, I still don't bother using it. It's a
stronger laser but the battery life is limited. I mounted a scope on
the rifle and, after boresighting and adjusting the laser, I used it to
adjust and calibrate the scope. Haven't used it since.

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.

On a handgun, if you are shooting targets, a nice red dot sight like
this one...

http://tinyurl.com/nl8dkut

...from Burris is pretty good.

With the right red dot sight, a good shooter with steady hands can place
his rounds precisely. The red dot is "projected" within the sight, not
onto the target. A good target pistol will easily accommodate a rail on
which you can mount a red dot sight.


Yes, the laser 'illuminates' the target. It illuminates the spot on the forehead or chest or balls
where one desires the round to land.

If I wanted to illuminate the entire person, I'd use a flashlight or turn on the overheads.

You need to do a little military type reading and learn how words are used.

John (Gun Nut) H.
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