Anyone here into firearms?

SouthArk370Z

I haven't used one but have heard other ppl say that they are great for pistols - more convenient than the ones that fit in the end of the barrel, especially if you have a short barrel. I assume they would work just as well in a rifle. No idea about the particular brand/models shown.

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SgtGoldy

Picture was just for reference. I just wanted to get opinions on em before I pulled the trigger on getting one. It'd suck to buy it just to find out they don't produce an accurate line.

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Ghostvette

Those are similar to what I've used and I like them. The one drawback is having to buy adapters for the different calibers. Outside of that, I think they are pretty good.

One comment about laser sights on handguns, learn to use the iron sights first. The laser is great for low-light situations, so you can acquire the target quickly. I've watched a lot of people try to use the laser as their 'aiming device' and be all over the target, then cuss the gun for being crap. Being the inquisitive sort, I ask to try it (after offering to buy the gun from them), then proceed to obliterate the X-ring with their 'crap' gun. Lasers are 'cool', but my preference is for night sights. Just my

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SgtGoldy

Its my concealed carry. If sh*t happens I doubt I will be aiming down the sights, the laser will just give me a quick "hey its pointing at the guy, you should probably pull the trigger now". But for target practice I wouldn't even turn the laser on. No point imo.

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SouthArk370Z

I haven't been very impressed with laser sights. I have tried them on home-protection handguns and 1) you have to remember to turn them on in a tense situation and 2) they give away your position. Seems to me to be like racking a pump shotgun - more for effect on the person on the wrong end than anything else. If I'm protecting my home, my goal is not to scare you. YMMV

I've removed the laser sights from all my handguns except a BB pistol.

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SgtGoldy

My home protection gun is a Glock 21SF with a TLR2 laser/light mounted to my rail.

I have once had to clear my house with it (heard a window break middle of the night. Come to find out it was just kids that threw a rock through it). I didn't turn the light or laser on cause my eyes were adjusted to the dark. I can see using it though, which is why I keep it on the gun. I rather have it there and not need the light rather than need it and not have it.

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MacCool

I've never bothered with bore-sighting. I sight in a scope from short distances to get it one paper, then move outward. On my rifles with RDS, I just move the dot to co-witness with the irons, if the rifle has irons (not all of my AR's do).

I don't use lasers on my firearms...never found it useful. I do occasionally mount lights. I have some conventional lights I can mount with a QD picatinney mount, but more often I just use my good ol' TLR-1 on my ARs and on my pistols. I don't keep them on the guns all the time, I just keep the light in the safe with the guns.


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SouthArk370Z

FWIW, for initial lining up of laser dot pointers on handguns, I just use the iron sights and a spot on a wall. Usually gets me very close.

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VABAM

All my defensive pistols have a laser or laser/light combo. IMO lasers are for worst case scenarios. Case in point; I wear glasses and contact lenses. With out my glasses or contacts I have a hard time seeing the open sights on my pistols clearly but, I can see the dot of a laser. What if I loose a contact in a struggle or something goes bump in the night and I only have enough time to grab my pistol?

Just for the record, with out my glasses or contacts I can see well enough to identify friend or foe with proper illumination. Hence why my "bed side" pistol, a HK45, has a Surefire X400 light laser combo.

I’m a firm believer that lasers should not be used as a substitute for trigger time. I rarely use my lasers at the range. When I do it is mainly to check the zero of the laser. I do dry fire practice with my lasers at home so the muscle memory is there when needed.

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Ghostvette

I didn't intend to disparage anyone's use of a laser/tac light on their pistol, I'm sorry if it came across that way. Everything we use, be it tac light, laser or whatever is a matter of personal choice. The important thing to remember is that practice is the key, be it live fire on the range or dry fire at home. The other part of the equation is the mental decision to use deadly force when and if it becomes necessary.

Again, my apologies. I see a lot of 'tacticool' people at the ranges that absolutely have to have the latest and greatest gadget on their toy and can't hit the broad side of a barn, yet blow through a box of ammo, no perceptible group on the paper and consider themselves John Wayne.

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SgtGoldy

Your on the370z. No need to apologize. I never took it as disparaging (btw dont use big words here, its not polite. Some of us cant keep up).

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VABAM

Firearm term of the day:

cylindro-conoidal bullet








Sorry, couldn't resist!

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VABAM

No worries! I did not take your comments negatively! I was just putting my in the mix for the benefit of everyone. IMO the more info the better.





I know how you feel. Seeing people's targets that look like they were shooting a shot gun at 25 yards but, it was actually it was a pistol at 20 feet, I also hate it when people blame bad marksmanship on the gun.

The thing the gets me the most riled up is when some one at the range says to me “You got that gun because it was in (insert video game or movie).” I usually set them strait on that one. My ACR drew comments like that for awhile, especially when it was new. How ever my one firearm that never fails to draw stupid comments is…“Isn’t that the Lara Croft gun?”…my H&K USP 45 Match. I absolutely hate those movies because of what it did to the price and perception of that gun. I was very luck to get mine, a safe queen that was barely shot and the guy was local, for $1900. At the time USP Matches were going for $2500-$3000. Now they go for $3500-$5000 all because of those movies. Also had to school my self on spotting fake USP Matches too because of those movies. There are many converted USPs and straight up fakes out their being sold as genuine USP Matches.

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6MT

Ooo-Ooo....my scope is in! Gonna pick it up Saturday morning. I'm going to let the shop mount the rail and bore sight the scope. What the hell...it is free! I may as well take advantage...

Pics to follow!!

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

VABAM

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