Combo laser/flashlight rigs for a Picatinny rail

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the45er

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I have purchased one of the FN FNS 40 S&W pistols that Palmetto Armory are blowing out right now ($376 shipped to my FFL!). It will be here tomorrow. My plan for this pistol is that it will sit in a pistol glove right by my bed 99% of the time. Only enough range work to ensure reliability and I'll never carry it.

So, I would like to get a CHEAP laser/flashlight combo to attach to the rail. Until recently I would have avoided "cheap", but for $9.00 on Ebay I bought an amazing little laser that shoots a beam for 10 miles and it is very well made. I use it to point out stars and constellations to my grandsons. So, I know you can make a good laser very inexpensively.

Here is an example of what I'm looking at.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391350015075?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

Does anyone have any legitimate concerns or better suggestions than a product like this?
 
From reading reviews the 20-30$ ones don't hold up to gun abuse? So I am not wasting money and upping to get prob. Lasermax spartan-130ish. A bit more but hope will last.
 
A $10 electronic product will not hold up to the shock of recoil. Many times, a $150 electronic product will not hold up under recoil.
 
Is that true for flashlights too or do you mean the lasers? I'd like a serviceable flashlight to mount on my house gun (9mm) but some of those things are very expensive. Is it necessary to pay 100+ dollars for a flashlight to get a durable one?
 
So, I would like to get a CHEAP laser/flashlight combo to attach to the rail.
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Neither are necessary, combined they're even more useless. if you insist on the gimmick crutch of a laser, spend (waste) the $$$ for a good quality one.
A good hand held flashlight, and learning to shoot is a much better, and reliable plan!!!:D
 
Sounds like something for the airsoft market. A boardroom laser point can shine a long way too, so I wouldn't take that as a selling point, but rather will the assembly hold up to sudden shocks such as recoil. Will it handle moderate heat? Will it handle moisture?

I recently purchased just a stand alone light and, TBH, the way the sights are framed in contrast to the illuminated area ahead makes lining up very easy.

Spend a little more and just buy a decent light. This doesn't have to be a lot. Mine costs $40 on the US market and is nice. The TLR-3 goes for a bit more, but not masses. Also very nice...

My guess is the one linked would not last....

That said, for that price perhaps it is worth a punt...
 
for that price perhaps it is worth a punt
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I'd have to agree with that, but I tend to agree somewhat with what Cheapshooter posted as well.

The one thing that I would caution against is falling into that trap where one becomes dependent upon a laser in order to shoot.

It sound silly but I've seen it happen where someone who once seemingly knew how to point and shoot effectively, winds up needing to see that little dot in order to know where they're aiming before they can pull the trigger.

Don't be that person and allow yourself to grow to rely on it, and keep up on practicing without it.
 
How does one turn the light off and on again? Unless it's activated automatically like the front switch on the CT lasers, I don't see the point; regardless of the price. If it takes a separate operation to turn on, then it's not for me. Other than that, in many cases the inexpensive lasers do work just as brightly as more expensive versions, the adjustability and repeatability under recoil just aren't there though.

Just like the inexpensive reddots, I can't tell you how many I've thown out after they've lost their ability to hold zero after 15-20 full power rounds.

Just a thought,
 
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