Suggest a Laser "Pointer" for me

[Arthur Kill]

Looking for suggestions on a laser "designator."

I'm pretty sure I just want a very small, pistol type laser, mounted at the end of the hand guard on either the under or the left side rail. I have no use for a tail line switch as my fore hand grip is right there.

Price is a factor.

To me the whole spirit of a 15-22 is that it's an inexpensive hobby -- but also, I've seen the prices of the exact same laser differ by more than $100 dollars so I can't even put much faith in the old "you get what you pay for" logic.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[GhostMutt]

I have literally just put a battery in my 'xmas-gift' laser pointer.

A Chrimson Trace....yes i spelled that correctly, not the Crimson Trace which would set you back about $150
Universal Laser Sight | Rail Master | Official Crimson Trace Lasergrips

I like you certainly don't want to break the bank and after the outlay i have just done on my trigger, the wife certainly wouldn't allow that, she knows that i would hardly ever use it.

However, i wanted one...so i got this instead.
Crimson Trace Style Laser Sight CMR-201 Rail Universal Micro Red Laser Sight | eBay

Takes a weird battery a 1/3N which i had never heard of, neither had my local camera shop, but got one off ebay, put it on just now and once again the Chinese have supplied a seemingly quality piece of kit for a fraction of the cost.

It looks great, the laser is well defined and doesn't spread out at 25 yards anyways, which is all i will ever use it at. So overall i am very happy with it....cheap and cheerful. It is adjustable for windage and elevation and has quite a wide range of movement for both. Whether it holds zero or not i shall have to wait for a field test. But build quality and appearance and laser quality are all A+ so far.

It sits nicely at the front of the rail as you can see, it looks as though it has always belonged there.

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[Whitwabit]

Viridian Green C5L .. Laser and light combination .. pretty small several different modes including strobe light with flashing laser ..

Can be used on multiple weapons !

Have mine mounted on my Beretta PX4 Sub Compact house defense pistol .. but have also used it on my 40c .. and plan to use it on the 22lr I plan on acquiring this Spring ..

 

[Arthur Kill]

I have literally just put a battery in my 'xmas-gift' laser pointer.

A Chrimson Trace....yes i spelled that correctly, not the Crimson Trace which would set you back about $150
Universal Laser Sight | Rail Master | Official Crimson Trace Lasergrips

I like you certainly don't want to break the bank and after the outlay i have just done on my trigger, the wife certainly wouldn't allow that, she knows that i would hardly ever use it.

However, i wanted one...so i got this instead.
Crimson Trace Style Laser Sight CMR-201 Rail Universal Micro Red Laser Sight | eBay

Takes a weird battery a 1/3N which i had never heard of, neither had my local camera shop, but got one off ebay, put it on just now and once again the Chinese have supplied a seemingly quality piece of kit for a fraction of the cost.

It looks great, the laser is well defined and doesn't spread out at 25 yards anyways, which is all i will ever use it at. So overall i am very happy with it....cheap and cheerful. It is adjustable for windage and elevation and has quite a wide range of movement for both. Whether it holds zero or not i shall have to wait for a field test. But build quality and appearance and laser quality are all A+ so far.

It sits nicely at the front of the rail as you can see, it looks as though it has always belonged there.

Ghost> thanks for that info. You have me better focused now. I see that Crimson Trace knockoff from China on Aliexpress for $19.99 with free shipping.-- it's not available on ebay here in the States as far as I can tell.

It looks amazing on your rifle!

I only wish you had more time with it, I'm worried that it won't hold sight-in adjustments -- I read some horror stories about it in the Amazon reviews where it presently sells for $45 bucks but some reviewers mention paying $90 for it.

The power is 2.5Mw vs the real one which is 5Mw -- that's a concern for me.

I should mention also that there are many happy owners as well.

Thanks again for your info -- hopefully, I can narrow it down soon.

 

[Arthur Kill]

Viridian Green C5L .. Laser and light combination .. pretty small several different modes including strobe light with flashing laser ..

Can be used on multiple weapons !

Have mine mounted on my Beretta PX4 Sub Compact house defense pistol .. but have also used it on my 40c .. and plan to use it on the 22lr I plan on acquiring this Spring ..

Thanks W.

That is one really nice combo -- I would LOVE to own it. Right now, I just think that that is too much to spend, -- it's about half of what I paid for the rifle brand new.

But I appreciate you opening my eyes to the fact that I could potentially be spending more than I originally anticipated if I want something of quality.

The price of lasers in general has dropped dramatically over the past 20 years -- but it seems that that market phenomenon has not migrated over to the forearms sector.

I wonder why?

 

[GhostMutt]

I'll most likely be blasting the proverbial out of my rifle as soon as our club range re-opens on Monday, so i can post updates as to whether it holds zero or not. Like i said the laser is very good and does not appear to lose focus at least at 25 yards. If you want i can post pics of it all lit up.

I doubt i will ever use it competitively, i have a nice scope for my rapid fire comps, but just for giggles and tin cans/reactive targets, i can imagine the fun, if it turns out to be cheap junk, so be it....i'll pass the message on to Santa. It looks cool and i'm a sucker for a good looker, just ask the wife.

If it does turn out to be useless, my son has already expressed an interest in it....he points it at the ground and his little sister chases it around like a cat does. hahaha

 

[little_airwolf]

I had two green lasers and one red one.
Being honest if your shooting indoors or at night, green is awesome.
If your shooting during the day. Save your money and buy a rds.
Green lasers are better than red but still dont work in sunlight!!!!!

 

[little_airwolf]

Do uour reading. You need a 20mw laser or more to see in sunlight.
Every demo youll see is at dusk or serious cloud cover.
Sure there are green lasers youll see in the sun but at a $500+ cost.
Im sorry but it seems you want to be tacticool.
If your honest and say price is a factor. Drop the green laser idea and spend your money on a good scope, rds or ammo!!!!!!!!

 

[Arthur Kill]

Thanks little airwolf.

Trying to stay on-topic and the topic is laser.

But we appreciate your input.

 

[GhostMutt]

Seriously Little Airwolf, what is wrong with being tacticool?
The only reason i bought the laser on the front of mine was because i wanted a cheap laser and it looks tacticool.
I only bought it to fill a slot on my rail and if it is minute of tin can at 25yrds then i'll be happy, if it doesn't then so what, it is no ones concern other than mine.

Arthur, asked a specific question, to which he is trying to elicit a response from people who can point him in the direction of cheap lasers.
We are not all professional shooters like yourself, who take the game very seriously or have oodles of cash to spend on our 15-22's if we did we would all be sporting, top quality doo dads and what nots. Some of us want a hobby that is a bit of fun and is not going to require a bank loan.
You need to chill out a little bit on the troll like comments i know your (oh no wait that is actually 'you're') not going to like what i have written here but you have not 'liked' anything in all your time on the forum.
Lighten up brother.

 

[little_airwolf]

Fact is Im try to save him money. The low power lasers are junk. Trust me I went through 2 of them. Wanting to be tacticool.
Just sharing my experience. If you cant handle my comments, you should just skip my posts. Its a free country, just cause my views are different than yours doesnt mean there wrong.
Someone should lighten up but its not me.

 

[GhostMutt]

There, Their, They're.

 

[Arthur Kill]

I'm leaning toward this one:

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The price of this particular unit varies wildly. I've seen is sold for as high as $170 dollars and for as low as $18.00 dollars. Either way, these are mass produced in China and is probably the most sold/used laser unit on the face of the earth.

It is sold/available worldwide and generally scores 4.5 out of 5 stars on the 10's of thousands of reviews I've scanned. That is about the same score (or a little higher) rating of the $300 to $500 dollar lasers available online.

Again, this is an accessory for fun-time, .22 cal tin-can plinking -- it will not be employed for any life-or-death ESU jobs or Marine Corps Force Recon operations.

With that in consideration, your comments are welcomed.

 

[kilo charlie]

Redfield CounterStrike. I like mine.

 

[Arthur Kill]

Redfield CounterStrike. I like mine.

Now, that's a red dot scope combined with a laser "pointer?"

Correct?

What's a good price for that one?

 

[kilo charlie]

Its a red/green dot with a laser that is mounted in line with the barrel.
I think I paid $129 for mine on Amazon.

 

[little_airwolf]

If your looking at a scope laser combo. Please take a look at weight. Some are alot heavier than others.

 

[little_airwolf]

Almost all the lasers you can buy on ebay/amazon are chinese knockoff junk!!!!!
You get what you pay for, guess youll learn that the hard way as I did.

 

[GhostMutt]

Arthur, i would say for that price give it a go, 22lr is not going to have the effect on the laser, like a full bore would. If the product is not fit for purpose you are covered via the Distant selling regulations and the maufacturers warranty, the reviews and pics from people who have purchased it seem very positive.

I would 'bite the bullet' so to speak and go ahead and buy it. Satisfy your curiosity and if it works...bonus, you got what you wanted, if not then simply return in packaging as not fit for purpose. Either way you win and all you may lose is a few dollars in postage.

Someone once told me that i wouldn't like coffee, before i had even tasted it...they experienced it for me...i was not content with that and lo and behold coffee is now my favourite drink.

 

[roadkill45]

these guys were at the gun show this weekend, very bright green lasers. especially the one that focuses from a pin point to a broad designator

LASERS