Well, I'll disagree with your opinion a little.
You get a nice intimidation factor from dropping the dot on someone...cops swear by this. Plus, once you have acquired the target and lit him up, you are a LITTLE more free to look around and take stock of your surroundings (I'm NOT talking gawking around, mind you).
One thing I'm sure you'd say, Mad Dog, and with which I would agree...laser sights are not some neat tool that should be used in lieu of learning to aim your pistol properly. Learn to use the sights the gun came with. They don't lie. they work in bright light. Their batteries don't run out. They're quicker to use than a laser.
Having a laser sight is just an additional capability...its no replacement for shooting skills or a true sight.
As an aside: I contacted crimson trace...they plan to market a lasergrip for the Browning HP pretty soon. FYI.
Thanks for the input, all.
Mike