Practical use for "tactical" laser

[wobblinwheel]

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!

[wobblinwheel]

Now, was that some useless info, or WHAT?

[asmurff]

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.

[imschur]

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

[asmurff]

Crimson Trace has a video on using them on pistols to shoot from any angle or position.

[Microgunner]

Great idea!

I have lasers on a couple of pistols for dry fire practice. They're great aids for teaching good trigger control.