laser grips or night sights for 1911?

[haslethandgunner]

I really love my Taurus pt1911, but the front sight tends to be hard to see (I think a combination of middle aged eyes and right hand/left eye dominant), and I wondered which would be a better option for conceal and carry situations. Since most real encounters would certainly be at night, I'm leaning toward a laser, but I think that would require a new holster.

What are everyone's opinions and experiences?

Thanks,

 

[shooterfpga]

it will require a new holster, unless yours is loose. your two options are a tough choice, i do a high hold on my 1911, so i dont think a laser grip would feel right to me, and i might possibly cover it. i would likely go with night nights in your position.

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[Mikewood]

Given that you have a light either on or off the weapon... A laser will let you shoot more precisely and since you are looking at the threat and using the laser your point of focus is the same. With night sights you have to focus on the sight and the target goes fuzzy. With us older folks it may take two pair of glasses, bifocals to see and aquire a threat and then switch to the front sight. But here is the catch. Never rely on a laser. Any laser as a primary means I'd sighting. Bring the gun up and focus on the front sight and then turn the laser on as a secondary aiming device. A good weapon mounted light will totally blackout the irons and silhouette them while letting you ID the threat. Lasers and night sights simply show you the weapon is pointed at a target you can't identify. I have a streemlight TLR-2 on my Glock 19. I think it's the best of both worlds.

 

[Dawico]

If you have a hard time seeing regular sights, then night sights aren't going to help much. Night sights with the white ring around them may help.

There are lasers that will fit your current holster.

Laser Gun Sight : LaserLyte : Laser Bore Sighter : Sub-Compact Laser : Universal Rail Mount : Quick Detachable Laser : Universal Rifle & Shotgun : Gun Sight Accessories : Universal Lasersight

https://www.lasermax.com/ProductDetails/tabid/127/ProductID/300/Default.aspx
$399.00 MSRP
LMS-1911S

They are on the expensive side, but do the job.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

The Laserlyte rear sight laser is absolute trash. Almost every single one sold (hundreds) when I was at Cabela's was returned for repair. They are extremely finicky, fragile, and unreliable. It's my understanding that, after the whole ordeal, Glock severed ties with Laserlyte. That's what I heard anyways.

The ONLY laser worth considering are Crimson Trace Lasergrips. I would not consider any other laser on the market personally. The Crimson Trace's have about the most instinctive operational design, though I would opt for the newer versions that have the activation button on the front strap.

 

[Dawico]

I had good luck with the Laser Max Guide rod, but it isn't adjustable for sighting.

 

[Dawico]

The Laserlyte rear sight laser is absolute trash. Almost every single one sold (hundreds) when I was at Cabela's was returned for repair. They are extremely finicky, fragile, and unreliable. It's my understanding that, after the whole ordeal, Glock severed ties with Laserlyte. That's what I heard anyways.

Did not know this. Good info.

 

[haslethandgunner]

Thanks for all the information. I like the idea of the crimsom trace, but they ain't cheap....about 400 bucks on the website. But depending on the day, my wife says I'm worth that...

 

[M. Sage]

Check out the XS Big Dot. Requires a little re-learning, but once you understand how it works, it's awesome sauce! I have a set on my P220 Single Action Only, and I'm thinking about changing out the TruGlo TFO sights on my P226 I like 'em so much. XS Sight Systems - Sights

They're a lot more accurate than they seem at first blush.

Actually, if you really prefer "normal" sights, the TFO isn't a bad choice either. It's a TruGlo front sight with tritium under it so it really grabs the eye in pretty much any light. But I still think the XS does a better job when it comes to visibility.

 

[amusick10]

I'm a night sights kind of guy, I don't want to worry about my laser not lighting up for some reason.

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