Trigger guard mounted Lasers?

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A-Roe

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Has anyone ever done business with these lasers that are mounted on the trigger guard? They look like they would be a piece of crap, i cant imagine they are very stable, but i figured i would see what you all thought about them.

Besides a trigger mounted laser, are there any other ways to put a laser on a Smith and Wesson 4506, since its got no rail.

Adam
 
crimson trace is the best bet. DO NOT TRY AN INTERNAL LASER!!! they break and cause weapon malfunctions! bought a G21 that had one and it broke, causing the gun to lockup.
 
SRT wrote: Only taurus ones are for revolvers. I have a PT-101, wonder if the one from a Beretta 92 would fit? suckers 399 bucks too.


I don't think it would work. Taurus mounts the safeties on the frame. Beretta mounts them on the slide. The CT laser fits on the right side grip panel and the frame-mounted safety would be in the way. At least not on my PT92 and 99.

edison
 
Id say shoot more. Lazer sights look cool but are not worth the money. If you need to use your gun its going to be withing 25 feet, and if you need a lazer for that then you have no business shooting at no body.
 
I've tried two different lasers that mounted on the trigger guard and could not have been more disappointed - complete garbage. On the other, I am very happy with the performance of Crimson Trace lasers and the Insight M6 line of light/laser combos that mount to the frame rail - - if your gun does not have a frame rail go for the Crimson Trace lasers.
 
When I was younger, my dad put a trigger-guard laser on a 10mm (which he later gave to me :)) and it was terrible. After a few shots the laser was shaken loose and worthless. I didn't care for it at all then, and even less now.

Crimson Trace seem very nice, if you really want or NEED a laser. They are neat, but I don't foresee myself spending the money on one.
 
I have one

A-Roe said:
Trigger guard mounted Lasers?
Has anyone ever done business with these lasers that are mounted on the trigger guard? They look like they would be a piece of crap, i cant imagine they are very stable, but i figured i would see what you all thought about them.

Besides a trigger mounted laser, are there any other ways to put a laser on a Smith and Wesson 4506, since its got no rail.

Adam
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I mounted one on a 1911 pattern pistol (45 ACP). Recoil is not as bad as with the 10mm The Great Mahoo mentioned, so mine did not become completely worthless. But after two or three shots, the recoil made the mount work its way down the trigger guard and it wound up pointing at the floor. No matter how tight I screwed it down.

However, for $150 there is an aftermarket rail that can be added to a 1911 frame. It is cast of aircraft aluminum and comes with a replacement slide stop. The slide stop's shaft is longer than normal so it sticks out left and right of the frame. The "L" shaped aluminum piece has two "ears" that go on the slide stop shaft and a set screw tightens the whole assembly to the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard, giving you a tactical rail in the usual location. I don't have one (yet) but it appears as if it would be sturdy enough. And probably the only add-on mount that would be sturdy (without machining the gun's frame). I don't know if one is available for the 4506, but making one should not be difficult. The extended-shaft slide stop would probably be more difficult.

Good Luck

Lost Sheep
 
I think trigger mounted lasers work if done right, but the universal lasers never seem to hold accuracy, crimson trace makes a few trigger mounted lasers, I have one on my p3at and it works great, but then it is desighned for that particulare pistol. its too bad they dont make the same style for larger autos for some one who doesnt want to change the grip or have a bulky rail mounted laser
 
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