I have been looking around and seen some different lasers called SSA or OTAL's and they initialy look like AIRSOFT toys, however, I recently inspected a so called "OTAL" at the range it it looked pretty nice for the bucks. All aluminum, infared, good control layout and simple design, it was mounted firmly on a friends RAS. Now I dont throw my dollars around wildly, have owned a PAQ-4C and used both the PAQ-4C and the PEQ-2 in combat situations. Is there some obvious questions that arise. Is this thing quality? Will it operate reliably and is it a weapon grade laser. If you can help I would appreciate your input. Dont waste flaming folks who say they are happy with these. Just the facts please. Thanks a bunch.


JohnM at Home

Maybe thats where my problem lies. I didn't know that there are real OTALS and there are airsoft copies. I have seen the PAQ-4C and PEQ-2 airsoft copies, they are easy to distinguish. Are the airsoft copies of the OTAL called SAA? I have gone to several onine sources and most if not all look the same. Anything to offer in making the differences between them? Dont say the cost should be the first indicator because one source is Ebay and you know they start out cheap in the process at first anyway. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.


JohnM at Home

Quoted: Maybe thats where my problem lies. I didn't know that there are real OTALS and there are airsoft copies. I have seen the PAQ-4C and PEQ-2 airsoft copies, they are easy to distinguish. Are the airsoft copies of the OTAL called SAA? I have gone to several onine sources and most if not all look the same. Anything to offer in making the differences between them? Dont say the cost should be the first indicator because one source is Ebay and you know they start out cheap in the process at first anyway. Your help is appreciated. Thanks. JohnM at Home

The first problem is that you shouldn't BUY ANYTHING OFF EBAY as you will most likely get screwed (and also cannot verify if you got the real deal or not). The LDI OTAL's are HIGH QUALITY and are combat ready. Buy from an authorized LDI dealer and that way you can make sure you are getting what you paid for!




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Thanks Chris, I have seen them in a few places under a couple different names. Thats why I am trying to get some specifics about the "real" laser. Like if there is a data tag, a manufacturers logo, that kind'a stuff. The one I saw at the range had no markings except for the power switch info. I did not have it off to look under it. I know my Insight PAQ-4C had a data tag on the underside. And it was serialized. Just looking for some helpfull hints on not getting burned if you know what I mean. Thanks,


JohnM at Home

Quoted: Thanks Chris, I have seen them in a few places under a couple different names. Thats why I am trying to get some specifics about the "real" laser. Like if there is a data tag, a manufacturers logo, that kind'a stuff. The one I saw at the range had no markings except for the power switch info. I did not have it off to look under it. I know my Insight PAQ-4C had a data tag on the underside. And it was serialized. Just looking for some helpfull hints on not getting burned if you know what I mean. Thanks, JohnM at Home

I sell the REAL IR OTALS (with thumb screw mount) for $580 (if you are LE). If that is to much, get the LAS/TAC IR for $305.



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