Alternative to Crimson Trace (Save your money for more guns!)

[colorado_handgunner]

I picked this LaserLyte up at a Sportman's Warehouse closing sale today for $90 for my XD .40 sub-compact. While I still plan on training 99% with iron sights, I like the idea of a laser if I have a night time encounter were I may not be able to see my sights.

I have not tried it at the range yet, but so far I like it. It fits securely to the rail like it was made for my gun (it was designed specifically for subs, the XD especially) almost like a factory add-on. The light is very bright in the dark and still visible in direct sunlight. This model defaults to straight line aim, but has adjustments for windage and elevation. I find the laser seems to be 1.5" below point of aim, which is fine by me. I'll let you all know how it does at the range.

Also, $90 beats the $350 of Crimson Trace any day. I also like that I can control when it is on/off. In some situations, I may not want my laser giving me away by simply gripping my gun (or killing my batteries).

 

[gimlet1/21]

I've been wanting to try a laser on my PF-9, how is the wieght of the laserlyte. I carry with a belt clip and have been reluctant to buy because I don't want to wear a holster. Can a flush screw be used instead of that hand tighten one in the photo?

 

[EGGMAN240]

Very nice sight!! I posted a question regarding Laserlyte V2 experience/quality in the firearms accessories section friday night, and nobody responded!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a range report after you test it out. This may be the perfect cost vs. quality compromise I have been looking for (also looking at lasermax sights) for a compact laser sight for my baby eagle.

Can you tell me your initial impressions/complaints regarding initial quality?

Thanks!

 

[colorado_handgunner]

Gimlet: I suppose a flush screw could be used, the difficulty would be finding one with an exceptionally flat head since I did not notice a recess in the receiving hole to allow it to sit flush. Also, the screw does not seem to be anything near standard, so my thinking is that a replacement would be difficult to find. The weight is essentially zero. I noticed absolutely no difference since I put it on, and I have been handling the XD frequently today.

Eggman: I will post a range report, but sadly, because of the holiday, I will not be able to try it out until next Saturday. Quality seems fairly good. I have heard reports of screw holes stripping, but I do not see that being a problem if you do not over tighten and are not removing the sight on a frequent basis. It has a one year warranty, so if anything goes wrong initially, I am covered.

 

[basicblur]

also looking at lasermax sights

If you're interested in Lasermax, might want to sign up for their free e-mails and watch for a coupon? So far their e-mails have not been intrusive/annoying (can only remember getting 'em when they released something new or had a sale/coupon). I kept my eyes out for a coupon, and then did a web search for the cheapest price (the coupon could be used for purchase anywhere) and saved a bit of money (a little over $100 off MSRP if memory serves).

I'm also interested in hearing how the LaserLyte works out for ya.
I've got a LaserMax in the same gun you have, but did get one of LaserLyte's deluxe versions of their laser boresighter.

At little boresighter saved me a LOT of ammo by allowing me to zero all the toys on my ARs before I got to the range!

 

[colorado_handgunner]

I have the bore sighter and like it as well. Bought it to zero a scope. Turned out the scope was a POS :banghead:, but I still use the sighter to check my irons for drift from time to time. That reminds me, I need a new scope!

 

[Eightball]

Well, while that might be a nice temporary fix......it could be difficult to find a holster to fit it with that thing on there; that's one of the benefits of CT.

However, you did discover a cheaper way to test the concept of the CT grips to see if you like 'em; I do, and one of my CCW pieces wears a set at the moment.

To each their own.

 

[KenW.]

Crimson Trace grips have specific places to be depressed for the light to come on. You have to intentionally activate the laser.

Another note; What kind of holster will you be using?