Lasermax durability

[Ragnar Danneskjold]

I am considering getting some sort of laser sight for my Glock 19. I don't want a rail mounted laser as I want to be able to use it with varying holsters, and I am also not a big fan of Crimson Trace. I have small hands and I don't really want to add anything to the grip of my Glock. So I've been thinking about Lasermax. I like how low profile the guide rod lasers are, and where the on/off switch is. My only real question is how durable are they? Does anyone have any recent experience with current model Lasermax guide rod sights? Do they hold up to the recoil of thousands of rounds being put through the gun?

 

[EHL]

Yes. Lots of reviews on the net about how much a great number of LEOs love them. I have one, and it holds zero shot after shot.

 

[zignal_zero]

a co-worker has one installed on his duty weapon. he says the dot is an estimate and there is no way to sight it in (adjust). he said the point of impact is 3 - 4 inches away from the dot, i don't know at what range. it'll get you within combat tolerances, but it is not a tack driving device.

as for durability - he is not the original user, it was purchased for an Lt. who left the agency. it has been issued to several different officers w/o ever failing.

 

[ljnowell]

at fifteen yards my laser hits about 2 inches below point of impact. The lasermax is not a precision item used to make hair splitting shots. Its a SHTF need to put rounds COM type thing. It is dead reliable, has long battery life, and will stand up to a lot of shooting. When I bought my g21 it already had one installed, otherwise I wouldnt have bought one. Since I bought it I have fired many thousands of rounds out of the gun and it still works fine.

The one thing is though, that sometimes it will come on from recoil. The hands wont touch the button, but it will come on anyway. Its not a big deal, but you should pay attention when shooting it anyway.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I bought a LaserMax UniMax (rail mount) to try it out. It was disappointing.

The battery cover is held on with one little screw that screws into plastic. The switch is open to dirt, moisture, whatever. Sometimes the switch didn't make good contact. The laser came loose in the case after a couple weeks of being on a Sig 22. LaserMax fixed it under warranty but I had to pay shipping.
Overall the quality was so poor, yesterday I gave it to a friend to play with.

I would hope the guide rod lasers are better quality.

 

[zignal_zero]

M2 Carbine -

thanx 4 the info. i figured the OP was talking about the guide rod laser, but IF i was ever going to get one i'd want a rail mount so that i could use it on different weapons. sorry to hear about your negative experience, but appreciate you sharing it so that others could avoid having one.