Why You May Want a Laser on Your EDC Pistol

[Oldmountaiman]

I hated using the Thomas Guides…better than nothing, but as you said, you should have an idea where you are going, or you are out of luck. Or in the wrong, maybe bad, area. As a cop, I had a map of my area and was expected to memorize it.

I understand what you are saying and as a Deputy Sheriff our county was the largest and we had shifts where there were only two of us to patrol and take calls. No radios on our hip just the one in the patrol car. Domestic despites no backup. When I worked for another agency and went to areas where the handheld radio was useless because of terrain and even the radio in the patrol unit was negative. Times have changed indeed but I am glad my time is done because in today's world I would not want to be the one.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I have a laser unit on a suppressed M4 SBR with IR and visible capability.
Only use is for NVG’s at night with hogs driving on the 4 wheeler.
NVG, IR light and IR laser makes for a fun time

 

[Biggfoot44]

My own personal experiences.

Never gotten lost , with primarily sense of direction , backed up with maps .

Constantly encounter Lemmings blindly staring at their phone screens leading them wrong .

 

[WellArmed]

The facts are the majority of Americans and first world countries now use GPS to navigate. Over 170 million Americans use a GPS system (not including their phones). Added to that, over 70% of smart phone users use navigational apps. The overwhelming majority of Americans no longer using paper maps, and that wouldn't be the case if GPS and map apps were as problematic as naysayers would have you believe. They are quite accurate.

This just proves my point. Like I mentioned, people from certain eras are typically stubborn, slow to change, and think the way they always have done it is the best way. I'm sure something else will succeed GPS, trigger traditional navigation apps, lasers, and red dots, and our grandchildren will be pontificating about how those new technologies are inferior because all they ever needed was GPS or a GPS app. Heck, there are still many who are anti nigh sights, polymer framed guns, and striker fired pistols primarily because that's not what they used in their lifetime.

 

[FMJ]

If more folks would practice "instinctive" shooting with their carry gun at a close range they would realize you dont need lazers or sights or any other gimiks. Me and wifey shoot @ 5,10, 15 and 20 feet. Let your brain, eyes and muscles do the aiming for you. There aint no sights on a bowling ball, softball, horse shoes or on a bow and arrow, least my bows don't. Its just things, lazer and sights you dont have to worry about ina life or death situation. Next time any of you go to the range try it out. It helps also if you put tape over both sights till you get used to not looking at them Hold the gun as if you were useing the sights. After you practice this and you wear glasses take them off and train with out them. If in a bad situation if you drop your glasses you will still be able to protect yourself. Ive shot over 2K rounds in my bersa thunder and it works for me. Wifey with her 9mm reflex needs a lil more practice but shes getting there. JMHO.

 

[Anchorite]

Thank you for posting … I have not yet adopted a laser. I do have a laser on a scandium 357 Smith (329 PD, maybe?) and all a laser has ever done for me is prove what a lousy shot I am!

I think I would do better with a RDS.

 

[Anchorite]

I could use it to drive my cat nuts

Same here!!