Posted: 11/27/2012 2:42:01 PM EDT
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I have a LaserMax LMS1141-replaces the guide rod/recoil spring-it's an August 2003 model I was issued on SWAT Probably 03 or 04. We got them for our model 22's. When we started having issues with wpn mounted lights and changed to 11 coil mag springs we also just ran stock recoil springs.
Anyway I resurrected it and low and behold the batteries even still work. I installed it in my model 35 (I swap between the stock barrel and a lone wolf 9mm bbl.) Anyway I figure I might as well play with it. I'll shoot it tommorrow. Anyone have any real experience with these units. I do not plan on carrying this off duty till I wring it out or just use it for 'play' I'm not a big fan of lasers but I already ready have it! Bill |
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I have them in a few of my Glocks (including one from the first year or so that LM was on the market), tons of carry/use, and I've never had an issue with them. I also had one in a SIG 226 a few years back, not nearly as much use as the Glocks but it also was trouble free, traded it away with the gun. I generally prefer CTC grips for guns with traditional grip panels, but I stumbled into a good EE deal on the 226 LM unit. Lasers are never (IMO) a substitute for traditional sighting techniques, training, and practice... but they really come into their own if (God forbid!) you ever have to make take a shot when a traditional sight picture or stance isn't possible for whatever reason (injury, barrier, etc.). Uncommon, to be sure, but it does happen. Personally, I'd rather have the option and never need it than need it even once and not have it available to me. IOW, I don't use them at all in routine shooting, but I do verify zero from time to time and practice with them shooting "non-traditionally" once in a blue moon. All JMHO, YMMV. |
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I have one on my home defense gun (G20). The main thing I like about it is the on/off switch. With CT, they're always on as soon as you pick up the gun. The recoil spring was heavier than the stock unit, which worked well since I shoot full-house 10mm loads. At the range, using only the laser to aim, I was grouping about an inch low and an inch left at 50 feet (it cannot be adjusted). Not exactly great accuracy, but sufficient for close-range, point-and-shoot situations. I've shot about 1000 rounds with the Lasermax unit - no issues at all. |
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I have them in a few of my Glocks (including one from the first year or so that LM was on the market), tons of carry/use, and I've never had an issue with them. I also had one in a SIG 226 a few years back, not nearly as much use as the Glocks but it also was trouble free, traded it away with the gun. I generally prefer CTC grips for guns with traditional grip panels, but I stumbled into a good EE deal on the 226 LM unit. Lasers are never (IMO) a substitute for traditional sighting techniques, training, and practice... but they really come into their own if (God forbid!) you ever have to make take a shot when a traditional sight picture or stance isn't possible for whatever reason (injury, barrier, etc.). Uncommon, to be sure, but it does happen. Personally, I'd rather have the option and never need it than need it even once and not have it available to me. IOW, I don't use them at all in routine shooting, but I do verify zero from time to time and practice with them shooting "non-traditionally" once in a blue moon. All JMHO, YMMV. +1 on everything you said. I have really been thinking about picking one of these up for my G26 which is my primary carry these days. Like you said, if I ever need to shoot from or around cover it would be nice to have. |
| I've had mine on my Glock 19 for at least four years now. Never had a problem with it. It always lit up when I turned it on even after a couple thousand rounds. The lens will get dirty after a few rounds but I just wipe it and keep on going. I've also never had it break or cause my pistol to seize. It is my primary home defense gun and I am confident with it. |
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The Lasermax comes with a replacement slide lock. Pushing it in from either side activates the laser. Quoted: I'm using a CT Universal Railmaster on my nightstand G17. Use it on my G20 sometimes. It does have an on/off switch and can be adjusted for windage and elevation. I wouldn't want any kind of optical sighting device that I couldn't adjust. The whole point of the Lasermax is that it is completely internal and doesn't change the outward appearance of the gun - keeping maximum holster options. It also keeps the rail available for other items...  |