My main point was not to use the level of laser detection as a significant reason on why to get one radar detector versus another. I said the chances of laser detection were slim to none, not just none.
Are there cases where a Leo can't get a reading at all on unprotected cars? Sure. Are there cases of him pointing right at a car with a top notch laser detector and the detector not going off, sure.
Your signature cites DelonixRadar as a good source of radar/laser testing. Here's a link to their testing of top notch detectors: Most did not detect laser.
Laser Detection test with 7 radar detetcors versus LTI Ultralyte
I have a V1. Does it mean that if I live in VA, I should not get a STi-R versus a V1. Absolutely not.