Crimson Trace Rail Master Pics

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The case for red lasers... not green

Nick has an interesting read over at TTAG. For the record, I prefer green.

LaserLyte Side Mount Laser

A review over at Mouse Guns and Gear.

I really liked the laser... here is my review.... here is the best price on the Internet if you want to buy one for yourself.

New Crimson Trace Lasergrips for Gen 4 Glocks

Crimson Trace has recently introduced their new line of Lasergrip models for the Gen 4 Glock full-size, compact, and subcompact 9mm and .40 caliber pistols.

These Lasergrips are a solid one piece polymer design that weigh in at a miniscule 0.5 ounces on my postal scale. They feature the smallest laser diode that has ever been offered, and is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. The new Glock Gen 4 Lasergrips are zeroed at the factory for 50'. They run on two #2025 batteries (included) and offer a four hour battery life. They also feature a master on/off switch to preserve battery life when the unit is not needed.

Another new product from Crimson Trace

The Rail Master.... Universal laser sight for railed pistols and rifles.

I had a feeling that something like this was in the works. This is the laser that they were showing off as their new lever gun laser. Looking at those pictures closely, it looked to me like the laser was removable and would fit any rail. Turns out I was right. This will fit their lever gun rail adapter or any rail. Send me one please!

Specs:

New Products from Crimson Trace

Here is the press release:

New Crimson Trace Lasergrips Now Available for Glock Gen 4 Handguns

(Wilsonville, OR) Crimson Trace, market leader for integrated laser sighting systems, today announced the release of new Lasergrips® models for the Gen 4 Glock full-size, compact and subcompact 9mm and .40 caliber pistols. With an MSRP of $279, these Lasergrips feature the smallest laser diode ever offered, with full windage and elevation adjustability and a master on/off switch. The new units fit seamlessly over the Glock’s backstrap and require no gunsmithing to install. Because the laser utilizes Crimson Trace’s patented instinctive activation system, the user simply picks up the gun in a normal firing grip and the pressure sensor in the grip module instantly activates the laser to project a bright dot on the target.

Crimson Trace Deal Alert

I mentioned the other day on the Twitter net and the Facebooks that Crimson Trace has just revamped their website.... its a really nice upgrade so go on over there and check it out.

Well, I got an email from Iain over at Crimson Trace yesterday and he let me know that to celebrate this relaunch they are offering a special discount... Not only are they offering a coupon code (30LSR11) for 30 bucks off at checkout, but if you leave a review, your name goes in the hat on Friday for a thousand rounds of free 9mm, 40s&w or 45acp ammo – your choice. The promo will run until the end of the month

More details on those Ruger LCP/LC9 Lasers

Guns Holsters and Gear is reporting a few interesting specs that are now showing up online about these new laser/gun combos:

The general specs on both of the CenterFire models state the units use a red 650 nm laser operating at 5 mW.  Both units weigh 0.5 ounces and use a 1/3 N lithium battery.  Run time is estimated at more than five hours of constant use.  The CenterFire units are factory aligned at 10 yards, but are also user adjustable for both windage and elevation.  Each unit comes with a one year warranty from LaserMax.

The CenterFire laser units for both the Ruger LCP and LC9 have an MSRP of $129.  LaserMax states the CenterFire for the LCP has a ship date of 11/18/2011, but they are accepting pre-orders.  The LC9 lasers appear to be in stock now.

Crimson Trace is working on a Lever Gun Laser

... Or so the Internets tell me.

Over at TTAG they posted up this pic of what they are reporting to be a prototype for a new lever gun laser from Crimson Trace.

Ruger to offer LCP and LC9 with integral laser

Here are the pics that AmmoLand showed off on their facebook page. Looks pretty cool. I havent heard anything yet about price or availability, but I would expect it to be shortly after SHOT(???).

UPDATE: The Firearm Blog is reporting MSRPs of the LC9-LM (9mm) is $525 and the LCR-LM (.380 ACP) is $443.

Win a LaserLyte K-15 Laser

Here is my review of the K-15.... go here to enter the giveaway... if you dont want to wait or if you dont win, here is the cheapest place in the Interwebs to buy one.

LaserLyte Expands their Facility

This is pretty cool... They are a great company that produces some of the best lasers in the industry. Now, I guess sales are growing so much that they are having to expand. Here is the press release:

LASERLYTE^® COMPANY GROWTH REQUIRES NEW FACILITY

LaserLyte® moves to larger facility for laser production and fulfillment as customer demand for quality firearm lasers and training lasers expands.

COTTONWOOD, AZ (October 2011) - LaserLyte^®, the leader in laser technology for the shooting and hunting industry, has finalized a company-wide move from a 4,000 sq. ft. facility to a new office and facility with over 11,000 sq. ft. The move has been prompted by LaserLyte’s rapid growth in the consumer shooting sports and hunting markets requiring expanded space for prototyping, engineering, marketing, production, warehousing and fulfillment of LaserLyte’s popular firearm lasers. The move also allows for additional office space and a conference center. Future plans include the possibility of an indoor shooting range for laser testing in a controlled environment.

LaserLyte K-15 Carbine Green Laser Review

I recently had a package show up at my front door from the good people over at LaserLyte. Inside was a product sample of their K-15 Carbine Green Laser.

Before I get into talking about this, I will go ahead and point out that it also comes in tan too (that’s “flat dark earth” for you tactical types).

Freakin' Lasers

The crew over at 1911Forum talk about lasers and 1911s... its a nice read... here

Review: LaserLyte Side Mount Laser for LCP/Kel-Tec

I mentioned not too long ago on the Twitter Net that the good folks over at LaserLyte sent one of their newest lasers my way for testing. Their new Side Mount Laser (which is compatible with the Ruger LCP as well as the Kel-Tec P3AT/P32) was first announced on their Facebook page right before SHOT Show 2011. They then showed off the prototype at SHOT, and got such an amazing response that they put it into production right away... This laser is so new, in fact, that it just started shipping at the beginning of this month.

Now there are two really big things about this laser that I want to point out right off the bat. First, is the fact that this laser retails for under $100. No, that was not a typo... this is in fact the lowest price point that you are going to find for a laser to go on your pocket gun! The other really great aspect of this laser it that it weighs in at a microscopic 0.25 ounces (also, not a typo). Unbelievable! I actually did a double take when I put it on my scale and saw how much it weighed.

The first thing that you will probably notice when you look at this laser is that it is mounted to the gun like no other laser on the market. Those designers over at LaserLyte were really thinking outside of the box with this one. The end result is that you have a laser that is going to be compatible with just about any pocket holster on the market. Odds are, you are not going to have to go out and buy a new holster to carry your gun with this Side Mount Laser installed. Thats a big savings of both time and money. Its slim in the areas that it needs to be to be compatible with a wide variety of holsters, and it's not going to print when you stick it in your pocket. They also developed a design in which activation is very intuitive. Much like the activation method seen with the new S&W Bodyguard .380, this laser puts the activation switch right in line with where the index finger naturally points when indexed along the side of the pistol. There is also a little ring shaped guard around the button which allows you to easily feel the button's location. Unlike the Bodyguard, however, the activation button on the LaserLyte is nowhere near as difficult to activate - which was my biggest gripe with S&W's attempt at a laser of this style.

Instillation of the unit is pretty straight forward and can be easily accomplished in about 5 minutes by anyone who is remotely handy. Basically you are going to push out two pins on the firearm and replace them with two included screws that will secure the laser to the side of the firearm. Here is Laserlyte's instructional YouTube video that outlines the procedure.

The quality of this laser is exactly what I have come to expect from LaserLyte... Top notch! Once on the gun, I only had to make a small adjustment to get the laser lined up on the sights. I chose to sight it in at "across the room" distances since that is what I feel is realistic for most self defense scenarios. A day at the range proofed the Side Mount Laser to be a winner when it comes to performance. It flawlessly held its zero and never failed to activate/deactivate exactly as it should. The one thing that I really like about this laser is that it is programmable for either constant or strobe. The big deal being that it also remains programed so that you can set it up how you want it and then turn it off and it will remain set up that way until you decide to change it up. Nice!

So whats the bottom line?

LaserLyte's new Side Mount Laser is a great addition to your pocket gun carry package. Weighing in at 0.25 oz its not gonna add any extra heft at all to your flyweight pocket rocket. Its also the least expensive way to get a laser onto your pocket gun and is a top quality piece backed by one of the biggest names in the industry. This is definitely a great laser aiming devise that couples a bright, focused beam with an intuitive activation method. So, if you are looking for a laser to put on your Ruger or Kel-Tec pocket pistol then head on over to LaserLyte's website and check this thing out.

Specifications:
- Product Number: CK-AMF
- Compatible Firearms: Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec .380 and .32
- Power Output: Class IIIA, 5mw
- Laser module: 650nm
- Batteries: four 377 batteries
- Battery Life: 5 hrs. constant on, 10 hrs. pulse mode (normal usage)
- Weight (with plate): .25 ounces/ 9 grams
- Length/Width/Height: 3.65 in./92.71mm Width: .56 in./17.22 mm H: .380 in./9.65mm
- Range at Night: 500 yd., 457.2 m
- MSRP: $99.95

*I uploaded several more pictures that you can view over on Facebook

Crimson Trace NRA Logo Laser Grips

These look really nice... and 10% of the money is donated to the NRA:

Crimson Trace intorduces Walnut Finish Laser Grips

These look great:

LaserLyte Green Carbine Laser K-15

Yeah, I got to play around with one of these briefly at a local shop the other day. From the five minutes or so that I spent with it, I was impressed. They had it set up on a Ruger SR-556... although I did not like it with the Magpul AFG that they had it on (but I dont really care for the AFG anyway), it would be great for use with a true vertical grip.

The Green laser is a vast improvement of the red. Much brighter, and way easier for the eye to pick up..... especially at distance and in a bright environment. Overall the unit seemed very well made (everything I have seen by LaserLyte up to this point has been as well) and the pressure switch worked great too. Really liked it a lot.

*BTW It also comes in tan

LaserLyte Side Mount Laser for LCP (Shipping in July)

They also tell me that it fits the Kel-Tec... I am hoping to have one of these in my hands ASAP to do a full test and review.

The programmable laser features a pulse or constant on mode and also has an auto-off function to prevent an unwanted battery drain. The side mounted laser allows the pistol to fit in virtually any nylon pocket holster.

Specifications:
- Product Number: CK-AMF
- Compatible Firearms: Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec .380 and .32
- Power Output: Class IIIA, 5mw
- Laser module: 650nm
- Batteries: four 377 batteries
- Battery Life: 5 hrs. constant on, 10 hrs. pulse mode (normal usage)
- Weight (with plate): .25 ounces/ 9 grams
- Length/Width/Height: 3.65 in./92.71mm Width: .56 in./17.22 mm H: .380 in./9.65mm
- Range at Night: 500 yd., 457.2 m
- MSRP: $99.95

Inside a Crimson Trace laser sight

 

Pretty cool graphic Crimson Trace has up..... here