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

johnwill · December 11, 2001, 07:57 PM

I bought a laser grip for one of my 1911's, simply because a guy was selling it real cheap, and I'd never tried one before. It's fun at times at the range, but I'd never consider one for defensive use. I hear all the talk about how you'll transition to the sights if the laser fails, or you can't find the beam, and I think that's bunk! First off, if the laser fails, or the light is too bright for it's use, you'll waste valuable seconds trying to find the dot, and probably end up on the losing end of any armed encounter in that case.

Fun toy and an interesting training aid, as long as you remember that's what it is.

December 11, 2001, 07:57 PM	#20
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	I bought a laser grip for one of my 1911's, simply because a guy was selling it real cheap, and I'd never tried one before. It's fun at times at the range, but I'd never consider one for defensive use. I hear all the talk about how you'll transition to the sights if the laser fails, or you can't find the beam, and I think that's bunk! First off, if the laser fails, or the light is too bright for it's use, you'll waste valuable seconds trying to find the dot, and probably end up on the losing end of any armed encounter in that case. Fun toy and an interesting training aid, as long as you remember that's what it is.