Tritium vs laser?

[reerc]

Tritium versus laser?

What are your opinions on why one is better than the other?

If you have one installed, why ... why not the other? (Like, if you have a set of Trijicons or Meps installed, why don't you have a set of CT lasers ... and vice versa?)

(and I’m not really interested in turning this into a brand loyalty war, please.)

Thanks!

[amd4me]

Lasers give away your position.

[RayB]

We use both, as they are exclusive of one another.

In some situations night sights will allow you to target an intruder without revealing your position.

Lasers circumvent the primary sights (there's no need to sight down the barrel with a laser) and allow you to use your full visual faculties to target the perp and scan the surroundings. Conversely, the intruder can see he's targeted, and will probably be shot if he tries anything. Still, there's no telling what a perp will do...

Our two double-duty guns carry Meprolights/Trijicons, LaserMax & SureFire X200 A/B. All systems compliment one another and work as advertised.

--Ray

[reerc]

Originally posted by RayB
We use both, as they are exclusive of one another.


--Ray


I hadn't thought (and haven't seen an application) of using both at the same time.

Thanks for the replies.

[reerc]

Oh, and I just had another thought ... my allotment for the day, damn, now I can't have another one... how do lasers "fit" in these tight-tolerance molded leather holsters? Does the spot that emits the laser ever "get in the way" and hit the holster?

Gee, I guess you could do something tough like haul out the ol' pocket knife, and carve a little niche, but at the price I've seen some of the holsters (more than most of my shoes) I would imagine takin' a knife to it would cause a lot of mental anguish.

So, maybe this is asking too much, but what if one of you guys with CT grips installed ... AND use a nice leather holster ... post a pic of how they work together? Hmmmm???

(Notice to the sensitive: This is very similar to a message I posted on another forum, but was "late" enough in the thread that it received little [OK, "no"] response.)

[RayB]

Originally posted by reerc
I hadn't thought (and haven't seen an application) of using both at the same time.

Thanks for the replies.


I did not mean to imply that we use the sights and lasers simultaneously. They are "exclusive" of one another.

As for holsters, they're largely a non-issue in our case; we use LaserMax, which is a completely inboard design.

--Ray

[Alaskapopo]

Originally posted by amd4me
Lasers give away your position.

Not if used properly. You don't walk around with the damn thing constantly on.

I have crimson trace laser grips on my Wilson they make shooting inside very fast. Its a supplemental sight and I still have night sights on the wilson. But the laser definately as a place. If you can only afford one however go with the night sights and save up for the laser.
Pat

[tbhracing]

Originally posted by amd4me
Lasers give away your position.

I have to disagree. You should only be activating your laser when youre on target and ready to fire. So the muzzle flash would give away your position as well.

I think you should use a laser rarely until you are readt to fire and you'll be ok.

[Team CTC-Joe]

Lasers do not replace night sights, night sight do not replace lasers. Each provide sighting options and abilities over that of the original iron sights.

We cannot answer "why one is better than another" as they are different systems. (apples to oranges)

Regarding holsters, Each holstermaker makes different models, out of different materials, for different handed shooters in different styles, for different guns. All of these factors influence the answer to your questions. Could you provide us some more specific details?

Joe

[dglockster]

I have both trijicons and the Crimson Trace laser on my carry Glock and they both are useful, but in different ways. Like tbhracing says, use the laser only when you are ready to fire on the target. The laser does not provide illumination and is not used for lighting the target.

Some people tout the laser for its intimidation factor and that may well be, especially when you are not concealed from the BG. Otherwise, it is a good targeting device especially in low-light situations and when either you or the target is moving.

I know the trijicons are also for low-light situations but if you have ever fired at night, how long did it take you to reacquire your sights after the muzzle flash trashed your night vision?