The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Good vs. bad of installing a laser sight on pistol?

BIGSLOWHEAVY · December 11, 2001, 11:07 AM

Maybe lasers have their place on the range or for training, but I just can't see putting them on a combat handgun. Every officer I've asked said that they were a dead (pun intended) giveaway in a gunfight. I don't think Brandon was talking about range guns anway, or at least I hope he's not trying to "intimidate" others at the range. FWIW I just don't understand any of the "attachments" to a gun, especially those tactical flashlights. Seems like the flashlight would make a good POA for the BG. I dunno, if you want a "swiss army gun" complete with laser, flashlight, bayonnet, rangefinder, compass, and a bottle opener go for it. I just think the money would be better spent on training, ammo, or simply a better gun. Of course I'm no expert so whatever floats your boat.

December 11, 2001, 11:07 AM	#16
BIGSLOWHEAVY Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2001 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 151	Maybe lasers have their place on the range or for training, but I just can't see putting them on a combat handgun. Every officer I've asked said that they were a dead (pun intended) giveaway in a gunfight. I don't think Brandon was talking about range guns anway, or at least I hope he's not trying to "intimidate" others at the range. FWIW I just don't understand any of the "attachments" to a gun, especially those tactical flashlights. Seems like the flashlight would make a good POA for the BG. I dunno, if you want a "swiss army gun" complete with laser, flashlight, bayonnet, rangefinder, compass, and a bottle opener go for it. I just think the money would be better spent on training, ammo, or simply a better gun. Of course I'm no expert so whatever floats your boat.