Lasermax internal laser for the Glock 30
Carteach has a review. I wonder how accurate it is? Glocks with laser sights can be problematic. On one end of the spectrum, the Lasermax cannot be adjusted. It is what it is out of the box and you can’t adjust point of aim. And that can be a problem. Conversely, some folks have told me that the Crimson Trace laser grips for Glocks are installed via a pin and therefore can pivot, thus affecting accuracy. Anyone else have thoughts?
Jay also reviewed the laser here.
Update: And, as Tam reminds me, the other issue with LaserMax type lasers is they require one more button to activate. That is one definite benefit of the Crimson Trace: they just turn on when you grip the gun.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:55 am
My G29 grips have maintained 0 for quite some time, and that’s taking the beatings that my hot 10mm loads give it.
Anecdotal, but then again, you asked 😉
February 24th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Part of the problem is that people look at the laser the wrong way.
Every day at CCA, I’d get somebody bitching that their bullets weren’t landing on the dot.
“What range is the laser zeroed at?”
“Uh, I dunno.”
“Well, that’s the only distance where the bullets are going to land on the dot.”
Think of it as a “The gun is pointing roughly here” indicator instead. It’s more a muzzle reference than a precision replacement for iron sights.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I have the Crimson Trace Laser Guard (attaches to trigger guard instead of back strap) on my G36 for a couple of years, now have same on my G30. It has survived intact and has not altered its zero, even though I have carried it daily and shot close to a thousand round through the pistol.
My only complaint is it’s hard to find holsters to fit the setup.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Unc, I’ve had the LaserMax unit in my G30 for 3, almost four months now, and as far as I can tell it’s holding zero just fine.
Another anecdote, but still…
February 24th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I wish that Laser Max was grip-activated and not with a button, which is a fine-motor movement you’re unlikely to successfully make in a defensive situation.
I use CTC on the Glock but haven’t seriously tried to zero it in, just have it pointing to the top of where the iron sights point about 10-15 feet away. Like someone else said above, I use it more as a rough guide of “muzzle pointing roughly here”. I use a CTAC holster and haven’t had any issues with it and the CTC-fitted Glock, though I’m thinking of switching to MTAC because the CTAC is starting to chafe my legs after extended wear.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I’ve had both. I prefer Crimson Trace for ease of use. Just my two cents. My complaint relates to the one stated above about holsters.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
That really is what makes the LaserGrips better than anything else – just pick up your gun and the laser comes on. Nothing to remember, nothing to forget.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:53 am
The LaserMax in my G29, like Robb Allen’s and Jay G’s, maintained zero as long as I kept it in the gun. After just one or two mags, however, it started turning on and off randomly with every shot as the power switch/takedown lever wandered around with the 10mm recoil. I found that annoying enough that I took it out after a year or so.