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Laser or open sights
BigRed:
I have a Ruger SR9c and was thinking about getting a red dot laser for it. Would this be OK for concealed carry or would the ole open sights be best? Thinking about staying with the nonelectric no problem method would be better.
cftj:
Dont forget about finding a holster. I have a SR22, with a laser, great for plinking, but holsters that fit the laser are harder to find.
SemperFiGuy:
My personal vote is definitely for using lasers on your handguns. For a number of excellent reasons. (Of course.........Different Strokes for Different Folks. Always.)
All my carry guns have Crimson Trace lasers. Mine are red lasers. But you might want to check out green lasers, which I've heard work in daylight. (Red lasers do not work in daylight. Sunshine overpowers them.)
And holsters are indeed hard to find for handguns with lasers.
So have some of the excellent leather-workers/holster manufacturers on this Forum make up a custom holster for you.
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mott555:
You'll also want to see how the laser attaches before purchasing. I had a laser for a Ruger and it attached by replacing the frame pins with threaded ones and the laser module screwed into the replacement pins. However, in doing so it covered the firearm's serial number, and though Nebraska law on the subject is a bit unclear it seems likely that covering the serial number is illegal. Naturally, it was perfectly acceptable in my last state, so I sold the sight to a friend before moving up here.
If your looking at a rail-mounted or trigger-guard-mounted laser, you're probably okay. (Now I wonder what the state would think of my SIG Sauer with the serial number located on the Pic rail...)
greg58:
I don't think that would be a problem with the SR9c. The serial # is on the right side of the polymer frame at the top of the grip.
Most I have seen mount on the rail ahead of the trigger guard.
Greg58
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