Are laser sights worth it?

>>33020888
No.

>>33020888
You cannot easily find/aquire/see a laser in daylight. That is the major drawback.

They're good for night, but there's no substitute for practice and skill. Shoot more, you'll like it.

They are not necessary.

I do have lasers on a couple of carry revolvers.

I bought the guns used and they came with the laser grips.

I don't know if I would pay retail for a set of laser grips, but I like them for training feedback. Really shows how steady I am holding the gun while pulling the trigger. Also helps with developing a consistent grip.

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Alright, so what I'm getting from this is that laser sights can't really be used during the day, but can be helpful in low-light conditions or as a training tool to develope better shooting habits. Is that about right?

>>33021340

And they are fun if that's important to you.

>>33021340
Lasers are visible in daylight, especially the green lasers (which is why they cost more). They are great to have on a carry gun, as you may have low visibility or you may have to point shoot from the hip.
If you rely on them when practicing though they can become a crutch, so don't become dependent on them.

>>33021340
>training

No. Aiming with a laser at the range will only create bad habits. Always rely on your irons for training with a pistol.

The one scenario where a laser becomes useful on a pistol is for home defense or carry at night, where you're in a situation where even marginal lighting isn't possible. However, in this day and age practically every gun on the market comes with or can be equipped with night sights (that "glow in the dark" or are visible by some means in low light). So unless you're shooting something old-school or incapable of mounting nights sights (like most carry revolvers, such as the one in your OP pic) a laser is redundant and an inferior solution.

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>>33021493
So, to TL/DR most of the advice in this thread:

Skip the laser sight, and buy a comfy pistol that comes with night sights, or can be fitted with them. A Glock 19 or Sig p320 would be a good choice

>>33021340

Yes.

See below video of Rob Leatham talking about aiming. A laser has helped with this for me. Maybe you too.

https://youtu.be/li0rGtXh23I

>>33021493
"training with a laser" is "practicing your trigger pull."

>>33021445

Another good point.

A laser can help aim in non-optimal shooting positions.

I can't see my red laser in outdoor daylight very well, but indoors ot works well even with the lights on.

>>33021554
Oh, believe me, I wish I could buy a Sig p320, but I live in California (and before you say it, I agree, and I wish I was somewhere else too). Last I checked, the Sig p320 isn't on the list of permitted handguns. As such, I figured that I could buy another Sig, like the 2022, or maybe a CZ of some type. On a somewhat related topic, are there any aftermarket additions to a gun that you would consider important?

>>33021762

For a lot of people a CZ points like a laser.

For a CZ(75B of course) you don't need anything extra other than a holster and mags. If you get a Sig you might want to invest in a trash can so you can store store it in its proper place.

>>33021841

Okay, the CZ75 sounds good- that was one option I was definitely considering. What's the problem with Sig Sauer, by the way?

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>>33020888
OP, Dont listen to any of these people. None of them know what they are talking about, Just buy a 1911 and get some glow sights for it.

BAM! Problem solved