Fun and Games with Laser Sights

kraigwy · November 30, 2010, 11:48 AM

When I was in LE we did a lot of building searches. Mostly alone. I use to carry a Mechanic's inspection mirror in my coat pocket for peaking around corners.

OK, now I'm retired and just "play". The last few years I developed a liking for CT Laser sights. Mainly I think they are a great training tool for dry firing, giving you instant feed back.

Now we know with laser sights you can get into some weird positions with out having to look down the gun's iron sights. Shooting under over and around things with less the perfect positions.

Lately I've been playing with my CT equipped 642 and my inspection mirror.

I realized you can poke the gun around the corner and use the mirror to line up the sights on the target fire the gun without being exposed.

It takes some getting use to, you get some weird positions trying to get the mirror and the gun on target and stay completely behind cover.

I got the ideal studying the use of periscopes in the WWI trenches, thinking this would have been handy if I had laser sights to go with my mirror when I was into LE.

I don't know how to make videos and post them so that doesn't help. But if you want a new shooting game, dig out your wife's compact mirror and your laser sights and so some playing.

LordTio3 · November 30, 2010, 12:19 PM

Problem solved.
*IF you have a shoebox full of cash somewhere just collecting dust.

PS- for added fun, reflect the laser beam off of the mirror, around the corner to your target. Then fire away and see if you can get it to ricochet where you're aiming.

~LT

Edward429451 · November 30, 2010, 02:19 PM

Yes, but can you run your dog into the wall at full speed with it? :-)
My dogs a sucker just like Charlie Brown.

booker_t · November 30, 2010, 10:58 PM

Yeah, the "Cornershot" was a real deal from those wacky Israeli engineers.

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapo...orner_Shot.htm

I think there was both a handgun model (like that page), a 40mm grenade, and a few other variants.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CornerShot

Some cheesy demonstrations:
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/61797/

And Future Weapons (with the inventor):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMOmowaLVco

Erik · December 2, 2010, 08:42 PM

I had the opportunity a few years back to spend some time with a Clearshot. I can't tell you that I'd recommend one as a general purpose devise, but it did serve its niche role rather well.

nefprotector · December 7, 2010, 07:38 PM

I find lasers are just that. For play.

Erik · December 9, 2010, 12:36 AM

Meant "Cornershot" in that last post. Don't know what I was thinking when I typed that out...

November 30, 2010, 11:48 AM	#1
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Fun and Games with Laser Sights When I was in LE we did a lot of building searches. Mostly alone. I use to carry a Mechanic's inspection mirror in my coat pocket for peaking around corners. OK, now I'm retired and just "play". The last few years I developed a liking for CT Laser sights. Mainly I think they are a great training tool for dry firing, giving you instant feed back. Now we know with laser sights you can get into some weird positions with out having to look down the gun's iron sights. Shooting under over and around things with less the perfect positions. Lately I've been playing with my CT equipped 642 and my inspection mirror. I realized you can poke the gun around the corner and use the mirror to line up the sights on the target fire the gun without being exposed. It takes some getting use to, you get some weird positions trying to get the mirror and the gun on target and stay completely behind cover. I got the ideal studying the use of periscopes in the WWI trenches, thinking this would have been handy if I had laser sights to go with my mirror when I was into LE. I don't know how to make videos and post them so that doesn't help. But if you want a new shooting game, dig out your wife's compact mirror and your laser sights and so some playing. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

November 30, 2010, 12:19 PM	#2
LordTio3 Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2010 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 850	Problem solved. IF you have a shoebox full of cash somewhere just collecting dust. PS- for added fun, reflect the laser beam off of the mirror, around the corner to your target. Then fire away and see if you can get it to ricochet where you're aiming. ~LT __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ- Greek:"Come and take them..." Meaning: Here we peaceably* stand as armed and free men, willing to defend that peace, and ready to make war upon anyone who threatens that freedom.

December 2, 2010, 08:42 PM	#5
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I had the opportunity a few years back to spend some time with a Clearshot. I can't tell you that I'd recommend one as a general purpose devise, but it did serve its niche role rather well. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

December 9, 2010, 12:36 AM	#7
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	Meant "Cornershot" in that last post. Don't know what I was thinking when I typed that out... __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

November 30, 2010, 02:19 PM	#3
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Yes, but can you run your dog into the wall at full speed with it? :-) My dogs a sucker just like Charlie Brown.

November 30, 2010, 10:58 PM	#4
booker_t Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2009 Posts: 797	Yeah, the "Cornershot" was a real deal from those wacky Israeli engineers. http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapo...orner_Shot.htm I think there was both a handgun model (like that page), a 40mm grenade, and a few other variants. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CornerShot Some cheesy demonstrations: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/61797/ And Future Weapons (with the inventor): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMOmowaLVco

December 7, 2010, 07:38 PM	#6
nefprotector Junior member Join Date: December 3, 2009 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 701	I find lasers are just that. For play.