Laser Sight Recommendations

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Hello,

I have a SIG P226 and an H&K HK45; they both have accessories rails on them that I have never used. I have been thinking about getting a laser sight, just for fun and to make use of the rails, even if only occassionally.

I know some people will mention the Crimson Trace grips and guide rod lasers, but I'm not interested in those because I don't want to change my pistol grip and I don't want to replace the pistols' guide rods.

Can anyone recommend any quality laser sights with good reputation? (i.e. battery life, durability, security, weight, aesthetics, ease of use)

I'd also be interested in combination laser/flashlight modules even though I won't be using the flashlight much; however, weight/size may become an issue

Thanks in advance for any ideas!
 
The Lasermax green lasers look like very fine products. But I have no experience with any laser aiming modules.

Do you actually see a visible green line between your weapon and the target? or are the photos edited for advertising purposes?

And has anyone ever had first hand experience with Lasermax products? How well do they perform?

Thanks,
 
you may see an intermittent green line in the gun smoke, but no, no permanent green line. Just a green dot. red is cheaper, if you don't have a colour preference, but apparently harder to see in daylight.

I just returned an NCstar copy of the lasermax sight because it wouldn't hold zero, it jumped around 2-3 feet off point of aim from the recoil. I guess you get what you pay for, or maybe I just had a bad unit... I'd like to get a lasermax, but I just can't justify the $300 for a novelty that I'm sure will wear off, I could buy 1200 rounds of ammo for the same price. :)
 
:agree:
Don't buy a NcStar. I got one from Marstar and the same thing. Of course the company Marstar being the great company that it is replaced it but as soon as I took it to the range it was distroyed from the recoil of my 1911. I got a crimson trace and loved it until I cleaned it one day and the cover for the laser fell off and I had to send it in for repair. 6 months later and only after dealing with Crimson Trace themselves did I get the replacement. There Canada representive's MD Charlton was issued a replacement from them back in January and until I finally phoned Crimson Trace and explained to them what I have been happening to me did they issue me a replacement and it is much, much better design. Complete with an on/off switch and a killer grip system. Now I know for a fact that they have one specially designed for you handgun. I have green laser's on all of my tac-ti-cool rifles and even on a sunny day it is visible to 50 meter's to 100 meters depending on the strength of the beam. Anything greater than a 5mz is what you truly want. Now if you want a all in one set-up nothing in my mind beats Streamlight M6 rig with light & laser built in. Also the added weight at the end of handgun helps out with the muzzle flip.
 
I have the crimson trace on my glock 22 and i love it. although I manage better groupings without it. I found it a good training tool to help correct myself from pulling left all the time. dryfire and place your finger in different positions it will help work out some kinks
 
Resist the urge for the cheapo nc star, I got one from marstar and no joke, the things is in 4 pieces after 10 shots from a 22. And it was no where near zeroed in after the first one. Lesson learned, I am saving up for a lasermax guide rod for my 226 if I ever buy another laser.
 
Stay away from ANY cheap units. I bought a cheap one that wouldn't hold zero. I also found I didn't really need a laser and now just have a Streamlight TLR-1 light on my Beretta M9A1.
 
M_A_T_T said:
Stay away from ANY cheap units. I bought a cheap one that wouldn't hold zero. I also found I didn't really need a laser and now just have a Streamlight TLR-1 light on my Beretta M9A1.
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This brings up another question that I have; how effective/useful are weapon-mounted flashlights?

I have no experience with such devices, and I don't yet have the privilege of pistol shooting at night (need more seniority at my local range before I can get my own key card).

Are there any difficulties with sight alignment when the only light source is in front your your weapon? In other words, assuming that you don't have glow-in-the-dark sights, would the weapon light reduce your night vision and thus make sight alignment more difficult? Does bouncing of the spotlight upon recoil or muzzle flash affect shooting performance?

Appreciate any advice,
 
I bought the light for my main home defense gun. In a dark room the light reflecting off even a dark surface creates a very nice silhouette of the sights. This is one of the reasons I found the laser to be of no use, I can see my sights fine.

Keep in mind to shoot on target you still need to grip the gun properly, don't expect to be able to shoot accurately from some goofy one handed postion just because you have a laser to help you aim.
 
I suggest you stay away from all cheap brand. It might be alluring now with theere cheap prices and pretty pictures but in the end all your going to get is a headache, and high blood pressure I recommend the Strean light TLR-2® with Laser Sight or Surefire x400
 
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