What Do You All Think About a Light and/or Laser on Home Defense Shotgun? - Page 2

Team American · October 20th, 2007, 02:26 PM

The instructor at a class I attended put it this way:

"Is that your home defense weapon?"

Me: "Yes"

"When are you at home?"

Me: "At night"

"Is it dark at night?"

Me: "Yes"

"You need a light on your home defense weapon..."

srfl · October 20th, 2007, 02:31 PM

No problem with either...as you long as you train with them...particularly in "downed officer" or other awkward positions.

Creature · October 20th, 2007, 03:10 PM

The light: yes.

The laser: no...don't bother.

KevinInstructor · October 21st, 2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jualdeaux

If/when you get it post a review please.

More then happy too. I should of had a Liberator months ago but the company is still making modifications.

On a side note, one of my friends does have a Liberator and several things which made me decide to get one.

Easy to reload a handgun while controlling the light without fumbling
The handstrap breaks away, good if get into H2H situation
Easy to adapt left or right hand

What I have not had time to do is play with one personally, only while at my friends house.

Peacefulwarrior · October 28th, 2007, 10:00 PM

A light is a great idea on a shotgun. I'm not too convinced about the laser though. I would just stick with a SureFire forend....I've seen countless other lights mounted on shotguns fail. SureFire is the best hands down especially if you plan to practice with it alot.

broknindarkagain · October 30th, 2007, 07:14 AM

A laser on a home defense shotgun is kind of pointless.

Anything inside your home will be within 15 or 20 feet usually, why would you need something to help you aim that short of a distance?

If its a combo light/laser, its probably a little more pricey then a light alone. I would go with a light alone and put the other money elsewhere. Maybe in a nice side sattle for extra ammo, or even a tube extension...maybe even some nice sights.

jualdeaux · October 30th, 2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broknindarkagain

A laser on a home defense shotgun is kind of pointless.

Anything inside your home will be within 15 or 20 feet usually, why would you need something to help you aim that short of a distance?

If its a combo light/laser, its probably a little more pricey then a light alone. I would go with a light alone and put the other money elsewhere. Maybe in a nice side sattle for extra ammo, or even a tube extension...maybe even some nice sights.

It already has a tube extension and I'm getting a full length mag tube right now. New tritium sights are next on the list after the light.

monky · November 4th, 2007, 12:30 AM

I had this discussion with a gun shop owner, the shotgun was shipped to her from the dist with a laser and a light..

I had a laser for one of my tupperware pistols and one night while hearing strange noises in the garage.. I found myself paying more attention to what the laser was hitting and getting 'tunnel vision' in a way. Not aware of my surroundings in the least.

I have since switched to a flashlight, and when I find one I like I'll mount one on my shotgun.

Lasers are bad m'kayyyy..
atleast.. that is my opinion.

whitestone · November 5th, 2007, 11:56 PM

I have the Lasermax combo and highly recommend it if you are still considering it. For those that balk at the money, it's less expensive than many Surefire setups, but that's not why I would say to go for it. I can now quickly put a slug COM out to 25 yards without really having to aim. It's just point and shoot. For those that wonder what the point of a laser on a shotgun is, my shotgun is now a reliable 75 yard bush rifle, camping defense rifle, HD weapon, and SHTF rifle all in one because I can much more reliably hit my target with slugs. If you don't want all that, you can just get a $5 flashlight and be done with it!

Dusty Miller · November 6th, 2007, 08:18 PM

A load of shot at 10 feet (fairly common SD distance) has a "spread" of only about 4 inches. That's why my Rem. 870 has a light/laser combo (Lasermax). That old malarkey about "you can't miss with a shotgun" is a big crock of brown stinky bovine gravy. At 3:00 am, whilst dealing with a guest who entered without an invite, one needs every advantage one can get.

October 20th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#11
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,797	The instructor at a class I attended put it this way: "Is that your home defense weapon?" Me: "Yes" "When are you at home?" Me: "At night" "Is it dark at night?" Me: "Yes" "You need a light on your home defense weapon..." __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

October 20th, 2007, 02:31 PM	#12
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,662	No problem with either...as you long as you train with them...particularly in "downed officer" or other awkward positions. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

October 30th, 2007, 07:14 AM	#16
broknindarkagain Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Area, Georgia Posts: 394	A laser on a home defense shotgun is kind of pointless. Anything inside your home will be within 15 or 20 feet usually, why would you need something to help you aim that short of a distance? If its a combo light/laser, its probably a little more pricey then a light alone. I would go with a light alone and put the other money elsewhere. Maybe in a nice side sattle for extra ammo, or even a tube extension...maybe even some nice sights. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Taurus PT111 Pro 9mm

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October 20th, 2007, 03:10 PM	#13
Creature Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 343	The light: yes. The laser: no...don't bother.

October 28th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#15
Peacefulwarrior New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 14	A light is a great idea on a shotgun. I'm not too convinced about the laser though. I would just stick with a SureFire forend....I've seen countless other lights mounted on shotguns fail. SureFire is the best hands down especially if you plan to practice with it alot.

November 4th, 2007, 12:30 AM	#18
monky Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 175	I had this discussion with a gun shop owner, the shotgun was shipped to her from the dist with a laser and a light.. I had a laser for one of my tupperware pistols and one night while hearing strange noises in the garage.. I found myself paying more attention to what the laser was hitting and getting 'tunnel vision' in a way. Not aware of my surroundings in the least. I have since switched to a flashlight, and when I find one I like I'll mount one on my shotgun. Lasers are bad m'kayyyy.. atleast.. that is my opinion.

November 5th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#19
whitestone Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 111	I have the Lasermax combo and highly recommend it if you are still considering it. For those that balk at the money, it's less expensive than many Surefire setups, but that's not why I would say to go for it. I can now quickly put a slug COM out to 25 yards without really having to aim. It's just point and shoot. For those that wonder what the point of a laser on a shotgun is, my shotgun is now a reliable 75 yard bush rifle, camping defense rifle, HD weapon, and SHTF rifle all in one because I can much more reliably hit my target with slugs. If you don't want all that, you can just get a $5 flashlight and be done with it!

November 6th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#20
Dusty Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Escalon, CA Posts: 335	A load of shot at 10 feet (fairly common SD distance) has a "spread" of only about 4 inches. That's why my Rem. 870 has a light/laser combo (Lasermax). That old malarkey about "you can't miss with a shotgun" is a big crock of brown stinky bovine gravy. At 3:00 am, whilst dealing with a guest who entered without an invite, one needs every advantage one can get.