Hi all! I haven’t posted a video link lately, but I thought some of you might be interested in this one. Have a happy Independence Day!
Howard
MRDS vs Laser Sight: Is There a Winner?
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I use both along with a 3x magnifier and a bayonette attachment and flamethrower.
They don’t mess with me at the local paintball park.
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Informative and concise as usual. You are a scientist in the art of shooting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
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You’re an animal!
Howard
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Naa. I’m just an old Jarhead who has given all of this way too much thought.
Howard
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Animals don’t play paintball… Lol
I’m not in a place to watch a video but in my experience lasers are far, far faster for acquisition IF the light conditions are correct. In sunlight? No. One other advantage of the laser is you can lower the gun a bit and see more of your surroundings in your periferal.
That said I’ve found red/green dots seem more reliable. Even compared to my hunting laser. Sometimes when I hit the button it won’t light up. Usually means a bad connection and all I have to do is turn the battery cover. I’ve never had that problem with any of my Holosun dots.
Never did find a full sun capable laser for a pistol but I do use this on my S2K and it’s awesome.
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I have both laser and optical sights.
The laser wins hands down, but it needs to be turned on by pressing a button. There are some that can be magnetically triggered by a magnet in the holster, but for my carry pistol they are not available.
Luckily, at a gun show, a lady sold me a custom kydex holster for the combo. Heated up and molded the Kydex so, when I pull out the pistol, it presses on the laser button reliably.
That works for me.
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I prefer Crimson Trace grip laser in green. It turns on as soon as I grip the pistol pulling it out of the holster. No shifting of the grip to turn it on, it’s controlled by pressure of the middle finger. For close encounters of the worst kind, you lock both elbows against you ribs & hold the firearms at belt level. Never bringing it up to eye level or extending it out to be grabbed or smacked away. Very secure & accurate.
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Green laser for me as well. Optics on a handgun are no improvement to open sights for me. Old eyeballs ya know.
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Great video! One question, though. How do those compare to just shooting with the regular sights? Maybe I’m just an old Fudd here, but I never felt the need for a red-dot style sight on a pistol. I tried a laser once on a carry pistol, and found that there was a massive POI vs POA shift between 5,7,10, and 15 yards. I just couldn’t justify the extra mass and bulk on the bottom of the pistol for what it offered (yes, I understand being able to “shoot with the firearm in an unusual position”, etc.).
To be clear, I’m not putting anyone down for using a MRDS or laser on a handgun, I’m just skeptical of the idea that it will help in a meaningful way outside of competitive shooting.
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No problem. If you look back through the video selections on my YouTube channel, you will find a recent review of the Canik Mete used here. In that video, I shoot the handgun with iron sights. You can compare the results with those I obtained after installing the optic and the laser.
Howard
Like yourself, I used to think the same. But as you continue to age (and may we all live to a ripe old age!) you may well change your line of thinking. I did.
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That’s doubtful - I have astigmatism (RDS and Holosights don’t look right to folks with astigmatism). I shoot faster without a laser than with one (point shooting). I just ponder the short range applications. They may help some people, but I think most would be better served with some more rounds down range.
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I really enjoyed this video. I like things simple so I can funktion(LOL) at optimum. I also loved it when HR said TRUMP!!!
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