Laserlyte Gun site Coming Soon

djohn · June 8, 2009, 07:55 PM

I just seen these today in Guns & Ammo July edition.Rear site laser gun site it looks interesting.I like that No special holsters are needed.What do laddies and gents think.http://www.laserlyte.com

Brian Pfleuger · June 8, 2009, 08:00 PM

That's very cool product.
My only concern would be that it's mounted in a very "high impact" area. For instance, when I'm maneuvering around my shop, squeezing between tables, counters and such, I sometimes bang my gun on something. It's generally the area of the rear sight that takes the impact.

djohn · June 8, 2009, 08:07 PM

I have not thought of that but I also wonder how they would hold up from recoil and now the slide racking under fire or slamming the slide home over and over for range seasions.

CortJestir · June 8, 2009, 08:17 PM

Interesting concept. Kinda Mickey Mouse lookin', but I'm sure a BG wouldn't care. I'd worry about damaging the laser if you need to drift it in with a punch. But I do like the thinking behind it.

B. Lahey · June 8, 2009, 08:31 PM

That company sucks. Beware.

I mounted one of their lasers onto the frame of a .22 pistol for plinking fun... It wouldn't hold zero at all. Literally every shot moved the point of aim, and it was mounted to a non-moving part of a pistol with almost no recoil.

They make garbage, and all the advertising in the world won't change that.

Brian Pfleuger · June 8, 2009, 08:33 PM

The fact that they make the "Pistol Bayonet" doesn't give me a lot of confidence.

djohn · June 8, 2009, 08:40 PM

B.Lahey thanks for the heads up good enough for me not to get them.

Skans · June 9, 2009, 07:54 AM

I don't like it because:

1. Sight protrudes and can easily get caught on clothing;
2. It's not close enough to the barrel
3. Why have an external "bolt-on" laser sight when your guide rod can be your laser sight?

I'm not all that interested in laser sights. Since I'm not a combat professional, if I am ever faced with a "combat" or HD situation, I need my firearm to be fairly simple to opperate. I don't want more buttons and doo-dads to fool with. But, if I were going to have a laser, it would be a Lasermax internal laser for my Glock.

Brian Pfleuger · June 9, 2009, 01:26 PM

If they wanted to give me one then I'd be happy to write a completely unbiased review, otherwise, I too think that the LaserMax is the best current product.

Slugthrower · June 12, 2009, 07:34 AM

"They make garbage, and all the advertising in the world won't change that." B. Lahey

+1 on that.

Had one that desintegrated on removal. What a POS. Never waste another dollar on them ever again.

PhoenixConflagration · June 12, 2009, 02:12 PM

If you could make it a little smaller, it could be mounted in the front sight, similar to a tritium tube. Maybe a better company will take the design idea and make a good one.

preston · July 24, 2009, 11:20 AM

well, i bought one for a 20C. It was difficult to install as it is an extremely tight fit. Using a bore sight I discovered that adjustments to it are a question mark, it seems that at about 1" to the left of the bore sight dot (which I would guess is fairly accurate) the dot of the lasersyte cuts off if I try to move it further to the right to line up with the bore sight. The sight itself is already so very slightly to the right of center so moving the sight itself further to the right is out of the question. I got it a couple days ago and have only fired about 30 rounds so these are my unpleasant first impressions. I have not contacted them about it yet. Only been doing forum searches to investigate this as well as other problems the thing may have.

June 8, 2009, 07:55 PM	#1
djohn Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: CT Posts: 507	Laserlyte Gun site Coming Soon I just seen these today in Guns & Ammo July edition.Rear site laser gun site it looks interesting.I like that No special holsters are needed.What do laddies and gents think.http://www.laserlyte.com __________________ Dave.

June 8, 2009, 08:00 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	That's very cool product. My only concern would be that it's mounted in a very "high impact" area. For instance, when I'm maneuvering around my shop, squeezing between tables, counters and such, I sometimes bang my gun on something. It's generally the area of the rear sight that takes the impact. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; June 8, 2009 at 08:26 PM.

June 8, 2009, 08:07 PM	#3
djohn Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: CT Posts: 507	I have not thought of that but I also wonder how they would hold up from recoil and now the slide racking under fire or slamming the slide home over and over for range seasions. __________________ Dave.

June 8, 2009, 08:17 PM	#4
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Interesting concept. Kinda Mickey Mouse lookin', but I'm sure a BG wouldn't care. I'd worry about damaging the laser if you need to drift it in with a punch. But I do like the thinking behind it. __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

June 8, 2009, 08:31 PM	#5
B. Lahey Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,857	That company sucks. Beware. I mounted one of their lasers onto the frame of a .22 pistol for plinking fun... It wouldn't hold zero at all. Literally every shot moved the point of aim, and it was mounted to a non-moving part of a pistol with almost no recoil. They make garbage, and all the advertising in the world won't change that. __________________ "A human being is primarily a bag for putting food into; the other functions and faculties may be more godlike, but in point of time they come afterwards." -George Orwell

June 8, 2009, 08:33 PM	#6
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	The fact that they make the "Pistol Bayonet" doesn't give me a lot of confidence. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

June 8, 2009, 08:40 PM	#7
djohn Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: CT Posts: 507	B.Lahey thanks for the heads up good enough for me not to get them. __________________ Dave.

June 9, 2009, 07:54 AM	#8
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I don't like it because: 1. Sight protrudes and can easily get caught on clothing; 2. It's not close enough to the barrel 3. Why have an external "bolt-on" laser sight when your guide rod can be your laser sight? I'm not all that interested in laser sights. Since I'm not a combat professional, if I am ever faced with a "combat" or HD situation, I need my firearm to be fairly simple to opperate. I don't want more buttons and doo-dads to fool with. But, if I were going to have a laser, it would be a Lasermax internal laser for my Glock.

June 9, 2009, 01:26 PM	#9
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	If they wanted to give me one then I'd be happy to write a completely unbiased review, otherwise, I too think that the LaserMax is the best current product. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

June 12, 2009, 07:34 AM	#10
Slugthrower Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2006 Posts: 823	"They make garbage, and all the advertising in the world won't change that." B. Lahey +1 on that. Had one that desintegrated on removal. What a POS. Never waste another dollar on them ever again. __________________ History is a freak show and a dark comedy. Mankind is a spectacle all to itself. Play your role, let the jesters play theirs. In the end...who has the last laugh?

June 12, 2009, 02:12 PM	#11
PhoenixConflagration Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 517	If you could make it a little smaller, it could be mounted in the front sight, similar to a tritium tube. Maybe a better company will take the design idea and make a good one. __________________ *There is nothing quite so dangerous as a pacifist, for they will readily sacrifice others* for their ideals.**

July 24, 2009, 11:20 AM	#12
preston Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2009 Posts: 12	well, i bought one for a 20C. It was difficult to install as it is an extremely tight fit. Using a bore sight I discovered that adjustments to it are a question mark, it seems that at about 1" to the left of the bore sight dot (which I would guess is fairly accurate) the dot of the lasersyte cuts off if I try to move it further to the right to line up with the bore sight. The sight itself is already so very slightly to the right of center so moving the sight itself further to the right is out of the question. I got it a couple days ago and have only fired about 30 rounds so these are my unpleasant first impressions. I have not contacted them about it yet. Only been doing forum searches to investigate this as well as other problems the thing may have.