Help finding a laser sight

[jonnybuff4life]

Im looking to buy a laser/pointer i guess its called.for my keltec rifle.looking for something good for under a 100$ some feedback please.thanks!

[Mickael81]

Lasers for long rifles are useless unless it's going to be used within 50ft. The bullet trajectory has an arc but the laser shoots straight so for long range it wont work well. U have to remember the mechanical offset also. If the laser is mounted 4" below the barrel then from within 25yrd you are going to be off.

I saw a bunch of cheap lasers for under $100 on Cheaper than Dirt.

[jonnybuff4life]

it wouldnt be for long range!just for home use.lol.im also tryin to get something on my beretta.

[pepsi2451]

I would look into Crimson Trace grips for the Beretta.

Lasers for long rifles are useless unless it's going to be used within 50ft. The bullet trajectory has an arc but the laser shoots straight so for long range it wont work well. U have to remember the mechanical offset also. If the laser is mounted 4" below the barrel then from within 25yrd you are going to be off.

I saw a bunch of cheap lasers for under $100 on Cheaper than Dirt.

Thats why you would adjust the laser to whatever range you want. You know all that stuff you said also applies to optics right?

[D.M.C.]

This isn't what you want to hear, but you are not going to find anything 'good' for under $100 at all. When buying sights, optics, lights and lasers, skimping means having a cheap metal or bad mount that will likely break or wriggle and not retain a locked position.

There's a certain variance of budget when buying things, so I am not saying you always have to buy name-brand, but remember that when you save money in one area, the item will make up for the loss somewhere else. Maybe you'll find an inexpensive laser that won't break within the first few months, but it will likely turn out that getting the laser on in the first place will require many many hours of straining and puzzling on how the mount fits, maybe it will require a bit of machining or filing with a dremel to get a piece to fit right.

In the end you will have to figure out how much your time and investment into the kit is worth. Most folks find that when they buy too cheap, they lose money having to replace what they bought with something better. However, if you always feel buyer's remorse whenever you look at your plinking gun and see a Surefire or Zeiss glass that costs more than you could afford, then that won't exactly make you feel good either. Find something that is worth the balance of money and personal investiture, maybe save up a bit more than you originally planned and handle various kits and mounts so you can get an idea of what's involved with them. Remember that the best-rep names got to where they are by balancing cost and quality, so do some personal comparison shopping and handling, borrow a few pieces or finger-f@#$ one at the local brick and mortar store.

For my part I recommend either Crimson Trace or Viridian for a reliable and good-quality handgun laser. I have a Viridian C5L myself and it's a great piece of gear. Other people swear by CT. Either will do you good.