[Viking2002]

'Laser-dot sights and frame-mounted flashlights are great innovations and if I were actively hunting troublemakers, I’d consider them, but they do have drawbacks. They change a gun’s contours and balance, and how it fits into and comes out of a holster. Gadgets require batteries, extra complications and expenses I don’t need. Worse, lasers and flashlights work both ways. Shine a light source around and the target can see where you are. If I can’t retreat and a gunfight in the dark is unavoidable, I would prefer that the first indication of my location be announced by the muzzle flash of a well-placed shot.'

Mr. Engstrom has obviously never heard of Kimber's Crimson Trace grips, nor has he had an iota of tactical pistol training utilizing any light source.

[petertare]

I have had the laser grips on two sidearms. Found them to be less than optimum. Good, but not great. Weapon could be drawn/picked up hurriedly, with less than best grip, and laser would not illuminate.

Same thing holds true with the backstrap grip safety. What if I needed the weapon, but could not get best grip in the heat of the moment? I agree with the author, a night sight works best for me.