Hello eveyone, wanted to get some opinions on the best laser sights under $500 for my Glock 34 9MM... Thank you in advance.
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Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
Tough one, I'm not a huge laser fan to begin with, for most shooters it just slows them down because they try to be too precise with the dot but for me a laser absolutely has to have an easy to use pressure momentary switch, and not mess with the grip too much.
That takes out the lasermax recoil rod laser, and the laserlyte rear sight laser. I personally don't like what the crimson trace laser does to the grip, but that's probably the best laser only option.
Beyond that if you want a light/laser, there is a streamlight and surefire that will take grip pressure switches and probably a host of small rail mounted lasers that take a pressure switch as well. The problem with them is with most you eliminate 99% of your holster options.
People have been begging glock and other companies for years to do some type of integrated frame laser with a built into the frame wiring etc. grip switch into their polymer handguns. I'm sure they don't because it's just too much hassle to create a whole new frame design for what probably would not be their major seller. You could easily do a small laser under the frame where the rail is and then integrate the switch into the front grip panel.
It may exist but what I'd really like to see is a tiny rail mounted laser, I mean tiny they can get a laser unit the size of a rear sight now after all, with a hard wired grip pressure switch that takes a good squeeze, one thing I don't like about the crimson trace lasers I've used on 1911's is in a pressure situation they are too easy to activate. It's great fun to watch newer shooters come into a house clearing drill and the instant they get into the drill their laser is going all over the house because their fine motor skills dropped off with the excitement and they can't modulate the switch. A good gunsmith could then easily mill a little channel in the frame for the wire from the grip to the laser and lay a little epoxy in there and done deal.
Crimson Trace has a new glock laser called the laserguard, looks like it just clamps around the trigger guard. However it's listed to fit the subcompacts and 19/23 but not the 17/22/34/35. Looks like it might fit in most holsters, but I'd have to see how much of the trigger guard it takes up, how well it holds zero, and how the tab where the switch is feels.
Tough one, I'm not a huge laser fan to begin with, for most shooters it just slows them down because they try to be too precise with the dot but for me a laser absolutely has to have an easy to use pressure momentary switch, and not mess with the grip too much.
That takes out the lasermax recoil rod laser, and the laserlyte rear sight laser. I personally don't like what the crimson trace laser does to the grip, but that's probably the best laser only option.
Beyond that if you want a light/laser, there is a streamlight and surefire that will take grip pressure switches and probably a host of small rail mounted lasers that take a pressure switch as well. The problem with them is with most you eliminate 99% of your holster options.
People have been begging glock and other companies for years to do some type of integrated frame laser with a built into the frame wiring etc. grip switch into their polymer handguns. I'm sure they don't because it's just too much hassle to create a whole new frame design for what probably would not be their major seller. You could easily do a small laser under the frame where the rail is and then integrate the switch into the front grip panel.
It may exist but what I'd really like to see is a tiny rail mounted laser, I mean tiny they can get a laser unit the size of a rear sight now after all, with a hard wired grip pressure switch that takes a good squeeze, one thing I don't like about the crimson trace lasers I've used on 1911's is in a pressure situation they are too easy to activate. It's great fun to watch newer shooters come into a house clearing drill and the instant they get into the drill their laser is going all over the house because their fine motor skills dropped off with the excitement and they can't modulate the switch. A good gunsmith could then easily mill a little channel in the frame for the wire from the grip to the laser and lay a little epoxy in there and done deal.
Crimson Trace has a new glock laser called the laserguard, looks like it just clamps around the trigger guard. However it's listed to fit the subcompacts and 19/23 but not the 17/22/34/35. Looks like it might fit in most holsters, but I'd have to see how much of the trigger guard it takes up, how well it holds zero, and how the tab where the switch is feels.
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
I've done quite a bit of shooting with the Lasermax guide rod lasers and have been very happy with them. If you take some time practicing turning them on it becomes a very quick motion of muscle memory. Its already a very quick and simple motion. Nicest thing about them is the ability to use any holster for the Glock 34. Lasermax makes the specifc model for the Glock 34 and other long slides: LMS-1141LP.
Crimson Trace hase their grip laser LG417. I have a model on my Glock 19 that works well and as soon as you get use to the grip and hand placement its not bad. I would still go for the lasermax guid road laser to keep it simple and not have to worry about changing your grip.
I've done quite a bit of shooting with the Lasermax guide rod lasers and have been very happy with them. If you take some time practicing turning them on it becomes a very quick motion of muscle memory. Its already a very quick and simple motion. Nicest thing about them is the ability to use any holster for the Glock 34. Lasermax makes the specifc model for the Glock 34 and other long slides: LMS-1141LP.
Crimson Trace hase their grip laser LG417. I have a model on my Glock 19 that works well and as soon as you get use to the grip and hand placement its not bad. I would still go for the lasermax guid road laser to keep it simple and not have to worry about changing your grip.
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
I have a laser integrated into my frame. Has the battery in the hollow back of the grip and charges off a 9v battery in 5-10 minutes. It's aim-able via 4 screws inside the trigger guard, cost I think $375 to have installed, not sure if it's more now (got it back in 2001). Just requires a light squeeze at the top of the grip to activate it, pretty easy once you get accustomed to it.
I'll have to find the company info if you're interested...
I have a laser integrated into my frame. Has the battery in the hollow back of the grip and charges off a 9v battery in 5-10 minutes. It's aim-able via 4 screws inside the trigger guard, cost I think $375 to have installed, not sure if it's more now (got it back in 2001). Just requires a light squeeze at the top of the grip to activate it, pretty easy once you get accustomed to it.
I'll have to find the company info if you're interested...
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
That looks like an Arotek item that as far as I understand they do not have on their catalog anymore. You could check their website, but I have not seen one listed for a couple of years. I had one on the first G19 I owned. Worked great till the day I sold it, no issues whatsoever, and I liked the fact that the on/off button is in the back of the grip activating when grasped.
Might be trying to find another for my 23C...
Here's the site: www.arotek.com
That looks like an Arotek item that as far as I understand they do not have on their catalog anymore. You could check their website, but I have not seen one listed for a couple of years. I had one on the first G19 I owned. Worked great till the day I sold it, no issues whatsoever, and I liked the fact that the on/off button is in the back of the grip activating when grasped.
Might be trying to find another for my 23C...
Here's the site: www.arotek.com
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
Correction...I just found that (via some internet snooping...) the laser sight is no longer available from Arotek in full build, retrofit or parts.
Correction...I just found that (via some internet snooping...) the laser sight is no longer available from Arotek in full build, retrofit or parts.
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
I like the Lasermax. One benefit is that it doesnt alter the weapon at all when it comes to holster selection. There is also nothing bulky hanging off it. I used one on a Glock 27 and it performed as advertised...On the other hand, the Surefire light/laser combo would work extremely well with one of their dg grip switches...
I like the Lasermax. One benefit is that it doesnt alter the weapon at all when it comes to holster selection. There is also nothing bulky hanging off it. I used one on a Glock 27 and it performed as advertised...On the other hand, the Surefire light/laser combo would work extremely well with one of their dg grip switches...
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: layinclose2hell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Correction...I just found that (via some internet snooping...) the laser sight is no longer available from Arotek in full build, retrofit or parts. </div></div>
Actually this one was done by S.K. Industries/LAW-17 in Anaheim, CA. Just found my paperwork for it. His site says he currently doesn't have an FFL so he's only taking walk-in work at the moment. He offers upgrade service for $150 so I may drive mine over and have him do it all up with the current parts (his shop is 40 minutes away).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: layinclose2hell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Correction...I just found that (via some internet snooping...) the laser sight is no longer available from Arotek in full build, retrofit or parts. </div></div>
Actually this one was done by S.K. Industries/LAW-17 in Anaheim, CA. Just found my paperwork for it. His site says he currently doesn't have an FFL so he's only taking walk-in work at the moment. He offers upgrade service for $150 so I may drive mine over and have him do it all up with the current parts (his shop is 40 minutes away).
Re: BEST LASER SIGHTS FOR GLOCK 34 UNDER $500
Keep me updated on the status of his FFL. It is definatly an item I am interested in having again.
Thanks.
Keep me updated on the status of his FFL. It is definatly an item I am interested in having again.
Thanks.
