Beating the Reaper!, Vol. 1: Trauma Medicine for the CCW Operator is directed toward the “Average Joe” who may have never taken a first-aid class, and certainly doesn’t consider himself to be a medically trained special operator. Instead, he is someone who realizes that, just as with his shooting skills, he needs to have skill to help save someone’s life, perhaps his own, in the aftermath of shooting or other traumatic event. He’s the “CCW Operator” who doesn’t have a team medic nearby. He must show the same self-reliance that got him through the initial incident.

If card shooters, sporting-clays shooters, skeep and trap shooters, hunters and shotgun owners in general all agree on the benefits of the screw-in choke, and millions of guns have been made with fixed chokes, how big do you suppose the need for screw-in choke installation is? It is enormous! You should learn to install screw-in chokes.

Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine shoots the Chiappa Rhino revolver and remarks on the unusual recoil sensation.

Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine takes a quick look at the Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe Pistol TA5100D.

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The Rail Master features a red Class 3R laser
 approximately 0.5" diameter at 50 feet.

Crimson Trace Launches
The Rail Master Laser

(GunReports.com) -- Crimson Trace has announced the release of its new Rail Master platform for all rail-equipped firearms. With an MSRP of $149, the new laser sight features a tap on/tap off switch, and four interchangeable inserts which utilize Secure-Lock Technology™ to enable a custom fit to any handgun.

“The new Rail Master is the most versatile laser sight available,” said Kent Thomas, marketing director for Crimson Trace. “Our design group took great pains to make incorporate all the quality engineering that has been a hallmark of Crimson Trace products and we’re proud to be able to offer a low light solution for the widest possible selection of handguns and long guns.”

The Rail Master offers a four-hour battery life as well as the most powerful laser permitted by law. When mounted on a handgun, the low-profile sight holsters easily and barely extends the profile of the frame. It also sits unobtrusively on the railed handguard of an AR15. Fully adjustable for windage and elevation, the unit retains zero when removed from the weapon and runs on easily available 1/3N batteries.

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This looks like an interesting accessory, that can have far-reaching application, at a fairly reasonable price.

Comment by: canovack | February 2, 2012

I've said before that it does my good to see so much interest in firearms and shooting that companies are becoming more innovative.

Comment by: david b | February 2, 2012

And how many will make acceptable holsters??? The main reason I don't but these lasers.

Comment by: Myk9noseKnows | February 3, 2012

Holsters for laser and light equipped handguns are becoming more prevalent. If you check the websites of the major manufacturers, you may find something that will accommodate the pistol and laser/light combination that you want.

Comment by: canovack | February 4, 2012

I have three handguns with Crimson Trace Laser grips and really like them,,they fit all holsters and leave the rail for a light or other attachment. However being an old Nam Combat Vet having a light or laser attached to your handgun could bring in incoming rounds that might take your head off.

Comment by: Pointman | February 4, 2012

I wonder if this laser can handle 12 gauge recoil mounted on a shotgun

Comment by: JAMES M | February 5, 2012

To my knowledge, these lasers are solid state affairs with printed circuit boards, so recoil shouldn't be a major concern. I tried mounting a relatively inexpensive Beamshot laser on a 12 gauge Winchester 1300 Defender, and I haven't seen any ill effects on it from recoil. When you think about it, pistol lasers take a pretty good pounding from recoil in major calibers, so I'd be guessing that shotgun recoil isn't that much of a problem.

Comment by: canovack | February 5, 2012