Author Topic: Best cheap laser sight? (Read 1304 times)

Bogie · « **on:** July 09, 2022, 06:36:23 PM »

Is there such a thing? I see "best kept secrets" in a lot of areas.

Ben · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2022, 06:45:12 PM »

What do you mean by laser sight? For pistol or rifle? Lots of not too expensive stuff in the streamlight/holosun range, depending on what you're looking for.

https://www.primaryarms.com/laser-sights

Bogie · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:12:11 PM »

Something I could move between .223 and a 12 gauge... I figure I can machine a mount that would work for maintaining zero...

WLJ · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:17:30 PM »

Are you asking about holographic sights or red dots in general? I have heard some people mistakenly call red dot sights laser sights.
Holographic sights used a laser to form the reticle but you're limited to Eotech and the Vortex UH-1 and that's it..
Red dots use a LED and there are dozens of brands to choose from.

WLJ · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:19:54 PM »

And I should add Holosuns despite their name are reg LED red dot sights not holographic (laser) sights

Bogie · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:25:01 PM »

Coherent light laser, that you can shine on the car window next to the one that the guy walking down the middle of the street down the block is thinking of breaking...

"I see you - better run?"

WLJ · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:26:57 PM »

Oh those
Never mind
Ignore me, I do

Ben · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:29:35 PM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 09, 2022, 07:12:11 PM

Something I could move between .223 and a 12 gauge... I figure I can machine a mount that would work for maintaining zero...

The most efficient form for that is a light/laser, IMHO. On the less expensive side, you can go O-light for ~$90.

https://www.amazon.com/OLIGHT-Rail-Mounted-Weaponlight-Distance-Batteries/dp/B085L3LJ96/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2LN4HH91DTGGL&keywords=tlr2+laser&qid=1657409034&sprefix=tlr2+lase%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-11

Bogie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2022, 07:38:01 PM »

Hmmm... Looks a lot like this one - I wonder how many of the chinese factories just keep rolling after the first production run...

https://www.amazon.com/Tacticon-Armament-Flashlight-Picatinny-Red-Laser/dp/B07GD5DB53/ref=sr_1_25_sspa?crid=3HICT9KKV4VUM&keywords=shotgun%2Blaser&qid=1657409778&refinements=p_36%3A1253556011&rnid=386589011&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=shotgun%2Blaser%2Caps%2C125&sr=1-25-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVTdEVVFNUTkxTFNDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTUzNzQ1TkhCWjZSV1M5M1dQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwOTkxMjlGWTkwRkEyRkdLR1omd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

Lennyjoe · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2022, 10:41:54 PM »

I like the OLight combo laser and light.

OLIGHT Baldr S 800 Lumens Magnetic USB Rechargeable Weaponlight with Green Beam and White LED Combo, Compact Rail Mount Tactical Flashlight For $129 on Amazon.

I have 2, one on a Walther PPQ M2 Navy and the other on my KelTec Sub 2K

zxcvbob · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2022, 10:46:14 PM »

If it's to scare off burglars a half a block away, how about a laser pointer?

MechAg94 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:17:27 AM »

Olight models are the only thing I have messed with lately. They are typically pretty reliable. I couldn't tell you much about cheaper stuff.

The Olight models with the rail attachments like the Baldr models would easily switch between different guns.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:25:33 AM »

https://www.olightstore.com/detail.html?productId=1426032069558214658&skuId=1426032069734375427
Olight has this model on sale for about $90.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2022, 01:15:50 AM »

Go to the pet food aisle at the grocery store. Get a laser cat toy. I bought one recently for about 4 bucks.

230RN · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2022, 01:36:15 AM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 09, 2022, 07:25:01 PM

Coherent light laser, that you can shine on the car window next to the one that the guy walking down the middle of the street down the block is thinking of breaking...

"I see you - better run?"

Holy crap.

I see oodles of liability there. Oodles.

Might as welll just buy a lecturer's laser pointer and let it go at that if that's your intent. Even so, it sounds like you're begging for trouble.

If it's for just plain shooting instead of playing cop, I have some experience with "coherent beam of light to the target" type of laser sights for my EDCs (handguns) I can share.

I do wish you'd be more focused in your posts.

Terry, 230RN

REF:
https://5.imimg.com/data5/NB/QR/MY-40584703/71onil8xd1l-_sl1000_.jpg

Ben · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2022, 07:37:40 AM »

Quote from: MechAg94 on July 10, 2022, 12:17:27 AM

Olight models are the only thing I have messed with lately. They are typically pretty reliable. I couldn't tell you much about cheaper stuff.

The Olight models with the rail attachments like the Baldr models would easily switch between different guns.

O-Light got a bad wrap from that battery thing a few years ago. I have two of their weapon lights and find them to be high quality.

MillCreek · « **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2022, 09:08:02 AM »

I have the Olight Baldr on my Sig M-17. Works well.

Bogie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2022, 09:29:13 AM »

We've been having an epidemic of youts walking down streets, looking in cars, and occasionally smashing windows.

Should I call the police when I see someone doing that?

WLJ · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2022, 09:35:07 AM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 10, 2022, 09:29:13 AM

We've been having an epidemic of youts walking down streets, looking in cars, and occasionally smashing windows.

Should I call the police when I see someone doing that?

You should
Whether or not they show up is another matter entirely.
But a least you can say you did.

Bogie · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2022, 09:44:06 AM »

We do. We do that. We also have video cameras, and all the other fun stuff.

I sell the heck out of "clubs" at the car parts store.

They tend to run if they realize someone is watching.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2022, 09:50:21 AM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 10, 2022, 09:29:13 AM

We've been having an epidemic of youts walking down streets, looking in cars, and occasionally smashing windows.

Should I call the police when I see someone doing that?

Complete waste of time.

Bogie · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2022, 10:19:41 AM »

Well, the city attorney lets them out of jail if they actually get caught, so yeah...

Be nice if they would work a different neighborhood...

230RN · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2022, 10:21:22 AM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 10, 2022, 09:29:13 AM

We've been having an epidemic of youts walking down streets, looking in cars, and occasionally smashing windows.

Should I call the police when I see someone doing that?

Oh, is that what this thread was all about? Nice to know.

You're still asking for trouble, even it it was an ordinary citizen checking cars to see if pets were locked in them, or whatever.

But if they're actually breaking into cars, call the cops and forget it. It's your legal obligation. But they are, I am told, prone to revenge. Maybe not now, maybe not Tuesday.

Their concept of justice is different from yours and mine.

Bogie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2022, 11:21:24 AM »

Okay - bought the Olight knockoff... It'll be here in a couple of days, and will mostly live by itself next to my front door - and I'll put it on the AR if things come to that...

Will report on it, and if I don't like it - well, it'll go back.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #24 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:19:20 PM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 10, 2022, 11:21:24 AM

Okay - bought the Olight knockoff... It'll be here in a couple of days, and will mostly live by itself next to my front door - and I'll put it on the AR if things come to that...

Will report on it, and if I don't like it - well, it'll go back.

I would still get the cheap cat toy. If the cops come to the door to see the laser you flashed on the "youts", you don't want to show them one mounted on an AR.

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Author Topic: Best cheap laser sight? (Read 1304 times)