Reviews - LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser, Black w/ Ambidextrous Switch - Springfield XD/XDM - RL-XD Reviews - LQ-LS-RL-XD

Author: opuspilot from Fayetteville, NC on Nov 10, 2011
Pros:  Above all the comments in the rating above, I have found that the laser "bleeds" energy on to my front site post (which I have painted a "orange-pink" for contrast). When illuminated by the laser, the front sight "glows" BRIGHTLY enough to enhance daylight acquisition where the laser footprint on the target is not otherwise visible. It also provides a cocking shelf for slide engagement for single handed loading.
Cons:  I does require support hand (finger) manipulation OR a re-adjustment of shooting grip to activate.
Would recommend:  yes

opuspilot wrote:

Still the best laser product for MY needs. As always: the key here is "concessions". Your pros and cons will run the complete spectrum. Laserlyte has nothing to apologize for nor necessarily crow about: they did the right thing by filling a niche.

Author: Mike (verified customer) from Oklahoma on Mar 25, 2011
Pros:  None
Cons:  Won't zero in so it is worthless
Would recommend:  no

Mike wrote:

A laser site that will NOT zero in is absolutely worthless! I'm hoping to either get my money back or another one if this one is simply defective.

Author: Jim Haberland (verified customer) , Retired but work intermittently for Department of Homeland Security (FEMA), from Rapid City, SD on Jan 22, 2011
Pros:  I can use my current holsters. Easy to operate. Works great!
Cons:  Had installed at a gun shop. They did it for free.
Would recommend:  yes

Jim Haberland wrote:

I was lucky enough to have the sight installed at my local gun shop for free. It only took a few minutes. Accuracy is superb.

Author: hardbal9 (verified customer) , Avid hunter and gun owner!, from Haymarket VA on Jan 21, 2011
Pros:  Great idea
Cons:  But bad design
Would recommend:  no

hardbal9 wrote:

The idea for this product is great. To have a laser sight on the slide so that you can still use the holster you have and it's not bulky but easy to conceal. The poblem is that it is not reliable. In a situation where you need this laser, you need it to be spot on. 3 gunsmiths in my area refused to install it because of the issues they have had with it. One gentlemen said that he installed it and tested it at the range and it was fine. The second time he pulled it out at the range, he put the dot on target and it shot a foot and a half to the left. In a life or death situation, that is not what you want to happen. I returned mine.

Author: batemanbd (verified customer) from Topton NC on Jan 6, 2011
Pros:  Great value verses other laser sights
Cons:  None found to date
Would recommend:  yes

batemanbd wrote:

This sight is a great value when compared to other sights that cost well over $200. Was purchased as a gift to a family member who was well pleased with the product. Recommend this as a Christmas gift any day or just a nice gift!!

Author: Larry (verified customer) from Hobe Sound, FL on Nov 16, 2010
Pros:  Nice idea, easy on/off, has pulse setting
Cons:  Main one is gunsmith said to return slide to manufacturer
Would recommend:  no

Larry wrote:

1. our local gunsmith said to return the slide to Springfield Armory to have the original sight removed in that the original sight was mounted using a hydraulic press. I contacted Springfield Armory who did not confirm or deny this but did say they would remove the original sight free of charge and I only had to pay for the shipping both ways (return shipping to me was quoted to be $10). I was going to do that until: 2. My friend bought the Glock version for his G19 9mm. He was able to have the original sight removed and the Laserlyte put on locally by a gunsmith. The Lasersight failed within 50 rounds. The button would not work. The Laserlyte was replaced free by the gun dealer. The second one failed within 30 rounds. So now I am afraid to return the XD slide to Springfield Armory to remove the original sight then have the Laserlyte fail as my friend experienced. Most of the reviews we read were very favorable so this could have been an anomaly - but I saw it first hand twice. ...
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Author: ASK from WV on May 22, 2010
Pros:  Works great
Cons:  Cannot install yourself
Would recommend:  yes

ASK wrote:

As far as the XD pistols go the rear sight is "pinned" and cannot be removed by using the brass punch. I tried relentlessly. Had to take it to a gunsmith and he had to cut the sight out. This cost me an extra $75 on top of the purchase price of the sight. They make it sound easy to install and it may be on other guns but not on the XD. It is nice however once it is installed.

Author: W.F.R from TUCSON AZ. on Apr 16, 2010
Pros:  recomended
Would recommend:  yes

W.F.R wrote:

I had to wait a wile before it was shipped, however after having used it, can say it was worth every penny. I am 75 yrs old and my vision is not as good as it WAS 20 YRS AGO, AND THE LASER MAKES TARGET AQUSITIONMUCH BETTER. w.f.r ... tucson az.

Author: lkajim (verified customer) from Mineral, VA on Apr 4, 2010
Pros:  Easy setup, dual mode laser
Cons:  Notch on replacement iron sights somewhat wide.
Would recommend:  yes

lkajim wrote:

Mounted on a Sig Sauer P228, will buy one for my XD-9 subcompact soon.