Lasersight for the Glock 17

[kant]

I have, given the barrel-length of this particular handgun, found that all the lasersights I have tested have fallen short of aesthetic requirements. The look I am going for is that which you will often get with a lasersight-fitted Glock 19, i.e. a sort of rectangular appearance.

Like so:

http://www.starsol.org/ericl/guns/g19auto.jpg

This is how a 17 will normally look:

http://www.mfiap.com/airsoft/acce/laser+glock17_rt.jpg (now, this is a pic of a soft air gun, but you know what I mean)

So, anyone have any suggestions?

[scottys1]

I forget the name of the company, but there is a laser that takes the place of the guide rod. You turn it on or off with the takedown latch. A wider latch is included with the kit. Installation is pretty easy.
There is an article on laser sights in this month's issue of Shooting Times. I don't have it here or I would look up the name of the company.

[kant]

I think you are referring to Lasermax:

http://www.appliedlaser.com/max.htm

Yes, I considered purchasing one of those, but I really feel that I have to find a lasersight that, to put it bluntly, makes the gun look imposing - you know, the kind of "fake" look that guns in sci-fi movies tend to sport.

[kant]

I bet I've stumped you right and proper, haven't I?

[Whiskey Tango]

www.lasermax.com

An excellent laser, which replaces the INTERNAL recoil spring inside, leaving your accessory rail free and will be more compatible with many non-custom holsters.

I love my LaserMax, very cool, not to mention it has no impact on aesthetics.

[kant]

Yes, I'm sure the Lasermax is very neat, but what I want is an almost unnecessarily bulky laser sight, giving the look exemplified in picture number one, and seeing as I only have a second generation, having the accessory rail free is kind of a moot point. Nontheless you have given me an idea for a second thread.

[xmastree]

How about one of these? (http://www.crimsontrace.com/gls630.html)

Ok, you have to send them the gun to have it fitted, but it's a little bit more like the chunkyness you want.

http://www.crimsontrace.com/images/product_images/gls630.jpg

[bastiat]

Yes, I considered purchasing one of those, but I really feel that I have to find a lasersight that, to put it bluntly, makes the gun look imposing - you know, the kind of "fake" look that guns in sci-fi movies tend to sport.

Well you could just get the lasermax and then duct tape an inert grenade to the front of the gun. That would look plenty imposing. :rolleyes: