Posted: 11/22/2007 4:58:24 PM EDT
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Does anyone have any information on the guide rod laser for the glock 22? How is the laser activated or how it is adjusted, Is it shock resistant, waterproof? Has or if anyone has one what type of battery does it take? How accurate is the laser when activated and shot? Thanks for your help and any information is appreciated. Eric |
That would be the Lasermax.
It's activated by pushing a switch. This switch replaces the factory slide stop on your weapon.
I've never dunked it in water so no comment there. Any laser that is built for the sole purpose of being mounted on (let alone inside) a weapon is designed to be shock resistant.
The batteries look like watch batteries. They can be purchased from the factory and are relatively inexpensive.
As accurate as it needs to be for home defense and concealed carry. I've never shot at anything over 15 yards using the laser. Beyond that it can be difficult for me to see, especially in daylight. They're also pricey. Lasers can be a valuable took in a fight, but you should always train using your iron sights. Lasers, like other sighting tools, can fail. Lasermax Link |
Correction for above: Activated by takedown lever, not slide stop.  My experience has been ok. I bought one, then it died when I ran a couple mags through it. Got on the phone with tech support, diagnosed it broken, and had me send it back. They repaired it no questions asked. Worked flawlessly since then. Batteries from Lasermax are button cells shrinkwrapped together. The shrinkwrap is not necessary for operation and the individual cells can be purchased at Radio Shaft. The laser is aimed at the factory. Only the 1911 lasers are user adjustable. |
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I have the Lasermax for my Glock. I ordered batteries for it from a place called battery mart.com. I was able to order enough batteries to last 4 years with shipping for the same price that I could have ordered one battery pack from lasermax. I taped the batteries together with packaging tape and I was good to go. one thing I do not like about the Lasermax sight is that the end cap is kind of flimsy. if you don't put it on the right way, you will tear it up no problem. thats right, I have to order a new end cap for mine. |
Thanks. 
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Sounds like your friend should've had some help during the install. I've fired thousands of rounds with Lasermax in my piece and they've never fallen apart. 
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My only experience with LaserMax is when a friend purchased one for his 19. It came apart internally and completely jammed up the gun. I think I will pass on gimmicks like this when I stake my life on the Glock. Murphy's Law is alive and well even with Glock, much less something that doesn't undergo the rugged testing of a Glock. Spend your money on a set of Trijicons and call it a day. |
| It's a slide lock, not a slide stop, and it's not a takedown lever, although that is one of it's purposes. Wonder why none of the Lasermax owners answered the question about how it's adjusted? A. It isn't adjusted, by the shooter. I wouldn't own an optical sighting device that wasn't adjustable for windage and elevation. |
Of course it's a takedown lever. What other purpose could it have?
I did mention that it is not user adjustable. I don't care. It's not a precision shooting instrument. At typical self-defense ranges, it is completely adequate for point shooting.
Aren't all sighting devices optical in nature? You put fully adjustable sights on everything? |
Study hard, little grasshopper, live and learn! "What other purpose could it have? Gimme a damned break! Iron sights = optical sights? Gimme another damned break! |