Gun Lasers for Handguns and Holsters, are they worth it? This is a question that every concealed carrier asks themselves. Some say they snag or give away your position, others thing it is a must have self defense tool for any handgun. Lets take a look at try to shed some light if gun lasers are worth it for concealed carry handguns.
2. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What are the advantages and disadvantages of laser sights?
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3. The Good
Laser sights save time
◦ In darkness you can see an
assailant quicker
◦ The delay between draw and target
acquisition is reduced
◦ Confidence in where your first round
is going will result in little to no
hesitation when you need to pull the
trigger
4. The Bad
Improper Calibration
◦ Having a laser on your handgun
does not necessarily mean that is
where the bullet is going to travel
◦ Inexperienced shooters will often
assume the accuracy of laser sights,
instead of testing them at the range
first
5. The Ugly
CCW Incompatibility
◦ Most companies manufacture
concealed carry weapons for the
general market
◦ Hard cased holsters which are
molded to fit a gun will often not
accommodate a laser sight
◦ It can be a challenge to find a
holster for your specific gun and
7. LaserLyte - Engineered for Precision
◦ A system of laser sights
made for popular handguns
◦ Multiple configurations such
as rear, front, and even
side
◦ LaserLyte has training tools
to help beginners get used
to drawing on target
8. Veridian - Green Means Go
◦ Claims their signature
green laser has better
visibility
◦ Green lasers are superior
for daytime and shaded
areas
◦ They offer great support to
help customers use their
laser system effectively
9. Laser Max - Placement Over Color
◦ Laser Max manufactures
for military, defense, and
concealed carry firearms
◦ They focus on practical,
good placement of their
laser systems
◦ Practical placement makes
calibration and training very
simple
11. YE
S
With proper training and
calibration, laser sights are
invaluable
When the lights go out or
reaction time becomes a
lifesaving factor, a laser dot
on your target is priceless
12. Take a look at our large selection
of concealed carry holsters with
gun lasers below. At this time we
manufacture holsters for lasermax,
laserlyte, and viridian lasers.
http://aliengearholsters.com/search-by-gun
In depth article to gun lasers for concealed carry
holsters and handguns
http://aliengearholsters.com/blog/handgun-lasers-
for-concealed-carry/
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