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Posted: 10/26/2010 12:39:08 PM EDT
| I need a good lightweight green laser sight for my armalite m15a4 does anyone have anysuggestions |
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I don't know how fancy or expensive of one you're looking for, but I bought one from CTD for about $65 that works pretty good.
I can't remember the brand name and can't find the dang box either. It came with a pressure switch that fits in the cutout of my TD fore grip. It's mounted on a .223 AR and holds zero just fine. |
| THe BeamShot GB2000 is pretty sweet. You might be able to fins one for 200.00 but otherwise youre looking at 300.00 NEW. Windage and elevation is completely adjustable by and and keeps zero perfectly. I have one mounted on my 5.56 and am parting out my other carbine. if you dont have any luck let me know, id sell you mine for 150.00. If you want pics i have them, not sure how to post in a reply though, sorry |
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Is that Beamshot dot visible outdoors in sunlight at say 50 yards?
The big problem I've found in laser sights is that the quality USA ones are all limited by law to 5mw, so no matter how much the manufacturer claims it's "daylight visible" and "the brightest thing going", you can't see the dot outdoors, especially if the sun is out. You can (and I've tried that, too) also get "illegal" sights from the Chinese sellers on ebay and other sites, that claim anything from 30mw to 200mw. But they're all sheer trash, and cost more to return to China than they cost in the first place. Does anyone know of a quality laser sight that you can see the dot outdoors in sunlight? I don't even care what it costs, as long as it really works. I really want to get one, because my Dad's in his mid-80s, and his glaucoma makes it hard for him to sight thru scopes and iron sights now. I thought if I could get a good laser sight for him, he could enjoy a bit more shooting. |
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in fact, this reply I just got from the Lasermax people pretty well sums up the situation:
Laser power is restricted by the FDA to be no more than 5 mW. Some laser companies make some pretty exaggerated claims. There are to many variables to give an honest answer: · Color of the object · Texture · Material made from · No clouds or cloudy day · Any shadows on the target · Your vision · Optics Lasers are primarily designed for low light and inside where most crimes occur such as burglaries, assaults, robberies, etc. You may see it in the daylight and you may not. I teach you use as much sight as you need to make the shot and if you see the laser first, use it, if not you still have your sights. Green is more visible than red under all light conditions. Wish I could give a more definitive answer. If there's such a thing as a "quality" higher wattage Chinese import that actually works in daylight, I'd love to hear about it. |
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