wobblinwheel Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 A few years ago, I decided to put a green "tactical?" laser on my Colt M4 carbine. Aside from it being on sale, I think I initially bought it for it's "cool factor" more than anything else. I mounted it using a 45 degree mount on my top rail to keep it out of the way. After sighting it dead-on to my 25yd. target in my yard (squirrel range, average), I had some fun knocking out the "glint" in their eyes every now and then. After the novelty wore off, I found I didn't use it much anymore. Well now that's not the case. Every so often, I like to "change-up" from "sniper mode" (squirrels out the window) to "combat mode" (general plinking and such). In combat mode, I remove my quick-release scope, and clamp on my Walther PS22 red-dot, remove the bipod, and go to shooting "cans", using red dot and sometimes flip-up backup sights. Well to make a long story worse, I have found the green laser is an excellent tool to ensure your different sighting methods are on target when swapping optics! Although so far I usually don't have to make any changes to any adjustments, it's nice to verify that the crosshairs and red-dot line-up after switching optics, almost like a built-n boresighter with benefits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblinwheel Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Now, was that some useless info, or WHAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Naw not really if it is always on the gun and sighted in it does speed up verifying the different sighting systems you use are still true. Might have to get a laser for my Spike's tactical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 A laser can help you hit something in unusual circumstances where you might not be able to get your up for a proper cheek weld and sight picture. Cant have too many options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Crimson Trace has a video on using them on pistols to shoot from any angle or position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Great idea!I have lasers on a couple of pistols for dry fire practice. They're great aids for teaching good trigger control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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