Lasermax Issues

[Red_Ryder]

I've got a Shield 40 with a Lasermax that I bought in Dec 2012. I went to the range last Monday and noticed that the laser was all over the place on the target. I thought I had bumped it or something so I sighted it in again and a couple of shots later it's way off again.

Tuesday morning I called Lasermax and was told that there is a known issue with the unit for the Shield and they had just come out with an updated version. They sent me a new unit with a return label to send the old one back.

So, those of you with a Lasermax, if you're having issues with it, you might want to give Lasermax a call.

 

[Rastoff]

Is this one of their guide rod lasers?

 

[agksimon]

Thanks for the information Red Ryder. I have one on my Shield 9 and noticed it can wiggle a little. Is that what you found?

 

[mistahd]

They have replaced my laser on my Shield 40 three times already since April of this year due the laser blurring out and enlarging to the size of a quarter (@ 7yds). I would never rely on the laser in a SD situation and only purchased it for dry fire practice. I don't even use the laser at the range. I would have removed it from my Shield, but all my holsters are for the Lasermax attached and I don't want to purchase new holsters right now or remove the laser and have some some play in my current holsters. Good luck with yours and I hope they get it resolved for you.

 

[Justin69]

Crimson Trace still makes the best gun laser's (imho)

 

[ronnie gore]

lazer

I never depend on electronic sights, they can go out when you need them the most, learn to use the sights. or stay on the porch.

 

[Red_Ryder]

No, this is not a guide rod laser. The problem was the aim point was moving after firing a shot. I put the new laser on today but I don't know when I will be able to get back to the range to try it out. I thought about just taking it off but all my holsters have the space for it (as someone above mentioned).


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[Rastoff]

No, this is not a guide rod laser.

That didn't really answer my question, but it was not well phrased. What I should have asked is, what model of Lasermax do you have?

This is one problem with lasers for handguns; good ones are expensive. A Crimson Trace laser will run over $200 and many are over $300. But, they are quite good and rarely do you hear of complaints.

I hope the new one works out for you Red_Ryder. Lasers are great practice tools and can help with training trigger control.

 

[preluda97]

Ehhh I have the lasermax centerfire laser on my shield .40.

I want to say I notice what your talking about. At the same time I can't notice too much diff.

Anytime I shoot with the laser on I am still looking down the sights. So...

I don't really know