LaserLyte RL-1

[Afterburnt]

anyone have one if so how is it working for you?

[Afterburnt]

this one

http://www.laserlyte.com/New_Products/index.html

[Afterburnt]

this one

http://www.laserlyte.com/New_Products/index.html

[jkchan83]

Haven't tried it yet, but it's on sale at Natchez right now.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=DY210076&src=ba901

If you're going to get one, might as well get a good price on it.

[roc]

i looked in to this a couple of weeks ago. here is the upsides and downsides from what i've gathered:

Ups
- lets you use your holsters
- light weight
- lines up closer to your sights than a typical rail laser
- keep your frame rail for another attachment

Downs
- Short battery life
- Controls are not accessible in a natural grip position
- Not compatible with most night sights or other regular sights
- Slide mounted so it takes more beating than rail mounted lasers

I have not used it personally but if you can live with the downsides, it seems to be a nice laser option. Let me know if you get it. Interested to hear how it works for you.

[dascoyne]

Why not go for a lasermax which replaces the guide rod? I have one on my HD Glock 21 and I love it. Doesn't add bulk or change the weapon profile. Lasers weren't a part of my training but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.

[maxicon]

One argument against a guide rod laser is that you're replacing a critical part of your gun with a different design from a mid-range manufacturer. If the Laserlyte guide rod fails mechanically, your gun is broken.

I don't know the history of guide rod lasers and have never used one. This worry may be completely unfounded, and may never have happened before, but it's a what-could-go-wrong concern.

[PutTogether]

I don't have one, but I remain intrigued. There was a thread about them here a week or so ago and my response is the same; I am impressed with the idea and the innovation. I would have NEVER thought of something like this. Seeing this being built and available makes me believe that we aren't too far away from a front sight post projecting a laser beam without changing the profile or function of the gun one iota.

[dascoyne]

One argument against a guide rod laser is that you're replacing a critical part of your gun with a different design from a mid-range manufacturer. If the Laserlyte guide rod fails mechanically, your gun is broken.

I don't know the history of guide rod lasers and have never used one. This worry may be completely unfounded, and may never have happened before, but it's a what-could-go-wrong concern.

In principle I'd agree with you but Lasermax is the only NATO approved handgun laser sight for NATO forces so it's safe to say they're not a fly-by night company. To quote some of their literature: "LaserMax internal guide rods meet or exceed both Mil-Spec and Homeland Security durability test standards (drop tests, blowing sand, temperature and humidity extremes, salt water fog, deep water immersion, 20,000+ rounds live fire)."
I'm pretty sure the tests were done internally but I'm not sure I'd consider them a "mid-range" manufacturer.

If the guide rod laser "fails" it's still functional as a guide rod ... so I'm not sure what you mean. In the case of my Glock it's only replacing a piece of plastic.

But, if your gut says otherwise, go with your gut ... it's only my opinion.

[Afterburnt]

well I bought it and sent it back: defective switch

[Afterburnt]

Got it replaced and gave it a workout. So far no problems it has held up to recoil but I can only recommend it for a strictly nightstand piece. For carry its snag city. I am going to get a Laser Max for my new 19 despite the price.