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Well here is my 2 cents. Many on here will have more experience with lasers. One of my revolvers S&W bodyguard comes with a built in laser. It is good for quick target accusation and paper plate size grouping. I don't think it is any more or less accurate with the laser but I can just get it back on target quicker. That also being said I could care less if I had a plate size or fist size grouping. My snub is close range backup and more then likely if ever used it will be within 20 feet.

Many shootings usually happen suddenly and at close range. This is why many officers and home owners who are interviewed after a shooting say they used the point shoot method after the first round. I don't rely on that laser on my smith and I don't have lasers on any of my other handguns. Practice with sights and laser, you never know when the laser might malfunction etc. If you ever use your handgun in self defense it will happen very fast! Which ever method allows you to put 2-3 shots center mass within a small paper plate size is the best method IMO.

Others who are CHL instructors and have tactical experience will chime in soon but I think the majority do not have lasers if that means anything. Also, when I am at home I have a handgun close by but if the situation permits I am running toward my shotgun or rifle. All homes should have a 12-20 gauge loaded with 000-#4 buck on hand.