Your Browser is Outdated
Compare (0)
1 item has been added
Add at least two items to compare
brdavis9's Review of Lasermax Guide Rod Red Laser Sight for Glock42
I had no problems with the installation at all... I didn't use the included "tool", as it was easy enough to "rock-and-angle" the slide stop release out, and similarly install the replacment slide-stop-release-and-on-off-switch back into position. I dunno if I spent even two minutes total in the install.
If you can field strip a Glock, you got this lol.
As for usage, I find that relieving the spring tension (by **slightly** pushing the slide to the rear) facilitates the either side position of turning the laser on. (NOTE: I serendipitously found that at the particular tension I have the Tulster IWB holster I use set to, drawing the Glock moved the slide stop release enough to turn the laser on "automatically".) That [slight] slide tension relief also makes it easier in centering the slide stop release (i.e., to turn the laser off).
In case you were wondering (and why would you lol), my use case for a laser is basically dark environments (i.e. night use); adding a laser makes up for my vision impairments (astigmatism) and far sightedness (my focus on iron [night] sights can be problematic even in full light, let alone darkness). I have optical enhancement (laser & red dots) on most of my weapons. (I don't go out much at night - the laser is rarely necessary - so battery longevity isn't really an issue.)
I chose the Lasermax in particular because it can be used with my non-light bearing EDC holster of choice... it's internal, so it fits bog-standard holsters.
It seems to cycle well; I haven't noticed a difference in performance with the standard Glock recoil spring and guide rod. And I can't imagine the metal guide rod/laser housing being any weaker the standard Glock plastic guide rod (IMO: I'm not an engineer).
I would recommend the Lasermax (and lasers in general) based upon the above use case(s).
I would recommend the purchase from Optics Planet because of their service, and their occasionally outstanding pricing. (I did not pay list for this lol.)
If you can field strip a Glock, you got this lol.
As for usage, I find that relieving the spring tension (by **slightly** pushing the slide to the rear) facilitates the either side position of turning the laser on. (NOTE: I serendipitously found that at the particular tension I have the Tulster IWB holster I use set to, drawing the Glock moved the slide stop release enough to turn the laser on "automatically".) That [slight] slide tension relief also makes it easier in centering the slide stop release (i.e., to turn the laser off).
In case you were wondering (and why would you lol), my use case for a laser is basically dark environments (i.e. night use); adding a laser makes up for my vision impairments (astigmatism) and far sightedness (my focus on iron [night] sights can be problematic even in full light, let alone darkness). I have optical enhancement (laser & red dots) on most of my weapons. (I don't go out much at night - the laser is rarely necessary - so battery longevity isn't really an issue.)
I chose the Lasermax in particular because it can be used with my non-light bearing EDC holster of choice... it's internal, so it fits bog-standard holsters.
It seems to cycle well; I haven't noticed a difference in performance with the standard Glock recoil spring and guide rod. And I can't imagine the metal guide rod/laser housing being any weaker the standard Glock plastic guide rod (IMO: I'm not an engineer).
I would recommend the Lasermax (and lasers in general) based upon the above use case(s).
I would recommend the purchase from Optics Planet because of their service, and their occasionally outstanding pricing. (I did not pay list for this lol.)
Pros:
- Fits standard holsters. No change to appearance. Easy to click on a temporary weapon light without worrying about sighting in the laser.
Cons:
- Cost. Battery life.
Best Used for:
- Dark & night. Some types of vision impairment.
Would Recommend:
Yes