Just curious, but I've noticed that most of the modern handguns being sold today have a "tactical rail" under the barrel which is ideal for mounting useful things like bayonets. But if you don't want a bayonet, it would be equally useful for mounting a compact laser or a compact flashlight.
My logic is that one of those compact high intensity flashlights might be a handy thing to have on the gun because I'd guess that most home invasions would be at night and the high intensity flashlight would serve the purpose of not only semi-blinding an invader but would also illuminate the target so that you can identify the intruder to make sure you don't mistakenly blow away your cat fluffy. Of course the downside is that you have to point your gun at your target to illuminate it and that may not be the best thing if the target turns out to be a friendly visitor, your pet, or your kid.
On the other hand, a laser might be better because it certainly 'sends a message' to your target that he is, in fact, your target. The flashlight mounted on the gun prevents the invader from even knowing you are armed but the laser clearly shows him that he is in serious risk of being carried away by the coroner. BUT, the laser does not illuminate the target so you may not realize that you have drawn down on your drunk brother-in-law who happened to stop by to borrow some beer.
So, any thoughts?
My logic is that one of those compact high intensity flashlights might be a handy thing to have on the gun because I'd guess that most home invasions would be at night and the high intensity flashlight would serve the purpose of not only semi-blinding an invader but would also illuminate the target so that you can identify the intruder to make sure you don't mistakenly blow away your cat fluffy. Of course the downside is that you have to point your gun at your target to illuminate it and that may not be the best thing if the target turns out to be a friendly visitor, your pet, or your kid.
On the other hand, a laser might be better because it certainly 'sends a message' to your target that he is, in fact, your target. The flashlight mounted on the gun prevents the invader from even knowing you are armed but the laser clearly shows him that he is in serious risk of being carried away by the coroner. BUT, the laser does not illuminate the target so you may not realize that you have drawn down on your drunk brother-in-law who happened to stop by to borrow some beer.
So, any thoughts?