Glock Laser Sight

[micro911]

I was thinking about getting a laser sight for my Gen 3 Glock 17. My eyes do not focus well anymore and the laser is easier to pick up for me than iron sights. I looked at a Crimson Trace product. But, there are others including the one that replaces the recoil spring guide.

I love my Crimson Trace on my Nighthawk 1911.

What do the Calguns members use for Glock 17? I would like to hear what is good about the one you have.

[JTROKS]

I have a Lasermax recoil rod laser for my Glock 23. It works, but there’s no zero adjustment. I have to compensate as the point of impact is to the right of the laser. I also have Streamlight TLR4 and like it very much. I’ll probably get the TLR6 for my Glock 43X.

[Joeflyer]

I'm using the Streamlight TLR-6 on mine. It works well for $100. I prefer a red dot, but the laser/light easily mounts on the Glock rail.

[Hunt]

I was thinking about getting a laser sight for my Gen 3 Glock 17. My eyes do not focus well anymore and the laser is easier to pick up for me than iron sights. I looked at a Crimson Trace product. But, there are others including the one that replaces the recoil spring guide.

I love my Crimson Trace on my Nighthawk 1911.

What do the Calguns members use for Glock 17? I would like to hear what is good about the one you have.

The Laser max is unreliable. At first look it seems like a great idea but they are not robust in design. Just a little dirt on the contacts cause it to fail. Mine only works 1/2 the time even after pristine cleaning of the contacts and new battery. Additionally, the battery compartment design is poor in design. I can see after a few battery changes the rubber getting little flaws that make it useless. In my opinion the Laser Max is a toy. Get something tough and robust.

[SkyHawk]

I would choose a TLR-4 or 8. I have several 4’s and waiting on a deal for an 8.

[micro911]

I am carrying a Glock 17 Gen3 in a IWB holster. I do not want to deal with a new holster with attached flash light, or carry flashlight separately and attach it when I need it.

I was thinking between Crimson Trace or Lasermax. I heard some issues with Lasermax, so I am asking about different options.

[SkyHawk]

I am carrying a Glock 17 Gen3 in a IWB holster. I do not want to deal with a new holster with attached flash light, or carry flashlight separately and attach it when I need it.

I was thinking between Crimson Trace or Lasermax. I heard some issues with Lasermax, so I am asking about different options.

Well now you tell us

[Munny$hot]

I use a TLR2 and a Surefire X400 both work well for HD. If you can dedicate a lot and I mean a lot of time a pistol mounted on your slide is a good option.

[L-2]

I haven't used a laser and I wear eyeglasses to focus.
But really, consider a new holster and go with a Streamlight or Surefire, and only spend once.

[snaggletooth]

If you are having issues with focusing on sights.. Maybe an RMR type2 mounted on the slide would work for you? Most often it would not require a change in holster. If it does, a slight modification is all that would be needed.

With regards to your query about other lasers, I would have to say the crimson trace unit would be the most robust of the laser products currently available in the market today, that does not necessitate a change in holster.

The lasermax, isn't one that I would depend on, especially for self defense.

[AFTII]

Skip the laser and go to a RDS. Lasers are a less than optimum sighting device for anything other than training, IMO. Red lasers are difficult, if not impossible, to see in daylight beyond a few yards. Green lasers are expensive.

Lasers are only accurate at one distance. That is, they will only align with the bullet trajectory at one point - the point where they are zeroed. At any other point the bullet will hit high, low, left or right depending on where the laser is mounted on the pistol. Why is this an issue? Because if you are like me and have days where you can get a good sight picture, the fact that the laser is not confirming your point of aim can cause you to doubt your aim. Not good.

Most lasers don't hold zero well, which adds to frustration when trying to figure out where a shot is going to hit.

Most red dot sights hold zero well. When zeroed, they confirm your sight picture. If the dot is in the window, the gun is going to hit at or very near where the dot is pointing, as the sight is engineered to compensate for slight variations in the iron sight's sight picture.

Most likely your holster will work with a RDS. You owe it to yourself to try both before you buy.

[drunktank]

With a Crimson Trace, my finger blocks the light when I'm indexing. Not a problem for others but it bothered me so I prefer an RDS. Hope this helps any.

[tbc]

[teflondog]

I personally wouldn't replace the guide rod since it could affect reliability in a SD situation. Crimson Trace would be my first choice for a laser. My second choice would be a laser/light combo that mounts to the rail.

[Stumpfenhammer]

A red dot sight will be a game changer for you, especially with eyesight issues.