CCW Questions, Red Dot on Pistols

[JC5123]

Any issues with hanging up on the draw from concealed? That's one of the things that I wonder about. Kinda like having too much crap hanging on an AR making it a liability more than an asset.

[tombogan03884]

I had not thought of that, and I'm curious to hear from people who actually use it.
The only issue I had thought of was holsters. You could just notch a regular holster for the sight, but that could mess up the alignment in IWB.

[Solus]

I would consider a green laser for a handgun over a red dot.  I'd guess that the laser is as reliable as the red dot as far as being "alive" when needed.

The laser should be less subject to handling damage than the red dot because it's mounting would be on the rail under the slide or incorporated into the grip.  I have owned Guide Rod lasers and do not favor them, at least not on Glocks because it is too easy for them to be switched on while  holstering.

The laser also will not preclude "co-witnessing" with any mounting plan I've come across.

Lastly, the laser is able to accurately target without the gun being in the standard firing position.

[Michael Bane]

So far, it hasn't been an issue with the holsters I've been "auditioning" -- Blade-Tech Eclipse, Comp-TAC (sponsor), Vedders, Dale Fricke, Bravo Concealment, SHTF...yes, my Sweetie thinks I've lost my mind buying holsters! Been using the Blade-Tech with the RMR'ed G26 through the holidays.

I'll have a better sense of it when I get past all this goddamned knee crap (probably May...starting my 14th week of rehab...replacement surgery the Monday after SHOT...think I'm getting a little frustrated? ) and start shooting USPSA Concealed a optics Division with a G19 in a carry rig.

Michael B