Cheap Pistol Laser

[savage1r]

I was looking for an 'affordable' laser to put on my pistol. Looking at the design of this particular model (which allows a light to be mounted underneath it), it was ergonomically appealing and a cheap find on Amazon. Unfortunately, the mechanics of the design make it so that there is no way it can be used on a real firearm without malfunctioning. Fortunately, after I issued a return request, the seller said there was no need for me to return the item and issued me a full refund. While I appreciate the seller's customer service, I think they need to drop this product like a hot potato. Check it out:

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[Redlg155]

You said it..."a cheap find". You got what you paid for. Expect to pay up to $100 plus for a quality product.

 

[Art Eatman]

Low Road title edited by Art.

 

[M2 Carbine]

Save your money.

I've been into gun laser, low light shooting for a number of years. I practice low light/dark shooting several times a week (backyard range).
All my defense guns, rifles, handguns and shotguns are equipped with (good) lasers, Crimson Trace or Streamlight TLR-2 laser/lights and one LaserLyte.

One thing I learned is "cheap" lasers are a waste of money. I have a box of them that I bought early on. They are good for only one thing, playing with the cats.

About the cheapest (high quality) laser you can get is the Crimson Trace like on a couple pistol rails here.




The LaserLyte (about $90) does the job but isn't the quality of a Crimson trace..............




.............like the Crimson Trace rail laser(about $115)




Crimson Trace grips on Revolvers.

 

[savage1r]

' They are good for only one thing, playing with the cats.'

Or in my case, it'll be the dogs. I like to dink around with the low price stuff because every once in a while you're able to find a diamond in the rough. I got my money back, so I'm not too upset. I will definitely be looking at that crimson trace for a serious purchase, thanks.

 

[herrwalther]

I have never been fond of Laserlyte or CrimsonTrace laser concepts. Call me frugal or cheap but I don't like the idea of spending money for a laser that can fit on one firearm or a narrow family of firearms. I have a Viridian C5L laser that fits anything with a rail that comes on and off with a single screw that I bought about 2 years ago. It cost about $300 when I bought it but will fit on any of my firearms as long as it has the rail. I am looking to pickup the X5L in the next year for a little bit more output on a long firearm.

 

[au01st]

Love my Lasermax! Got it 2nd hand (or 3rd hand?) and paid less than half of new price. Keep an eye out for deals!

 

[silicosys4]

The only laser I've bought was a cheap POS for $650. It did come with a sig nitron rail 1911 though.

In all seriousness, if you want to get a laser, I wouldn't go any cheaper than a streamlight or crimson trace, as has been said.

 

[hso]

I get crowing to everyone about an inexpensive piece of gear working, but I've never understood I don't understand how anyone can complain when a cheap piece of equipment doesn't perform?

 

[M2 Carbine]

The Streamlight TLR-2 is a first class rail laser/light.


I have about 6 of them on pistols, rifles and shotguns for years. They cost about $250.
A couple weeks ago I had the first problem with one that was on a KSG. The light/laser would go out after the first shot. Streamlight said to send it in and it would be replaced under Warranty. Funny thing is I told them I had no idea when or where I bought it. They said no problem.



Over the years I've had a couple problems with Crimson Trace. Each time they sent a new laser.

 

[ourichie]

Yup. CT and Streamlight have always been first rate. My tlr-4 laser was doing the same thing, shutting off after first round, ended up being a broken switch. Sent it in to Streamlight and got back a brand new tlr-4