Comments on: Laser Success

By: Firehand

Firehand — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:31:29 +0000

I’ve got an LCP that went back for the upgrade. Since bought, I’ve put probably 3-400 rounds through it, ball, hollowpoints and ball handloads, without a hiccup. Flat, light, very handy. But after trying one of the Crimson Trace lasers for it, I won’t get one; screws with the size of teh grip too much.

On the other hand, I’ve got CT grips on my 1911, and I love them. In bad light, dim light, hard to beat.

By: John

John — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:33:19 +0000

So what is the name and information for this laser?

By: Mike James

Mike James — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:39:42 +0000

“And you don’t have to sweat about trigger pull and sight picture or any of that other challenging BS.”

Challenging? Sure. BS? Well, it’s what you would be best advised to employ if you wanted to score hits with iron sights at service-type known-distance ranges of two to five hundred meters.

I doubt that you crave a big fat thumbs-up from one of your readers, but if the VZ-laser setup is what you want to protect your one and only life on this earth, drive on, man–you’re the final, and best, judge of how to deal with deadly scumbags who break into your home.

And you make liberals all upset.

By: jdunmyer

jdunmyer — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:22:11 +0000

Ed,
I love my LCP, and yes, it went through the recall. It replaces an S&W Scandium .357 as my daily carry gun; not nearly as powerful, but lighter and flatter. I literally don’t know it’s in my pocket.

Aren’t you in SE Michigan? Contact me at jdunmyer_at_toltbbs_dot_com

You’re welcome to try it out.

By: Chris Byrne

Chris Byrne — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:07:56 +0000

I’ve been saying for years that at night, when I don’t have my glasses on, a laser is absolutely invaluable.

It’s also a spectacular training aid. You’ll never believe how much your aim can wander, or where your muzzel REALLY IS sweeping, until you see it with a laser.

By: Steve H.

Steve H. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:12:41 +0000

My guess is that any laser that stands up to a few hundred rounds of ammunition at the range will get you through an unfortunate encounter in your living room.

By: rightisright

rightisright — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:52:32 +0000

My only concern would be using an inexpensive laser not specifically made for mounting to a weapon. Can it handle the repeated recoil?
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I’m not specifically referring to yours because I don’t know the specs. What I am referring to are those $20 units you see for sale all over the web.
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That said, I love the Crimson Trace on my S&W Airweight Snubbie. It turns a belly gun (as in you pull it out, jam it into the goblins belly and fire) into a respectable 10-15 yard weapon.

By: Ed Bonderenka

Ed Bonderenka — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:27:01 +0000

JDun, You like the LCP? Was there a recall? I’m thinking my Kahr is a bit bulky and I might like an LCP.
I was servicing my laser at work. Darned if I didn’t forget and burned another hole in the metal.
“No Mr. Bond, I want you to die!”.

By: Steve H.

Steve H. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:24:51 +0000

No kidding? Guess they’re not as tough as they were in the Fifties.

By: Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner

Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:08:22 +0000

Umm-PMC is Ko-rean.