can i install a laser ?

[marvel00]

I just purchased a Dan Wesson DW commander cls bobtail 1911 4.25''...can a laser be installed in the area below the barrel ??? im sure its a ridiculous question but im pretty new to the sport, thanks a whole bunch !!!!

[jdcampb686]

Lasermax makes guide rod lasers this might be what you are looking for.

[tomh1426]

I always thought of lasers as a novelty but recently they have become very popular.
So are the guide rod lasers and grip lasers all that great , do they hold a zero?

[oldbillthundercheif]

I have one Lasermax that holds its zero extremely well. I also have tried one of those semi-cheap "laserlyte" deals and was not happy. You get what you pay for.

[NCHornet]

When it comes to lasers you get what you pay for. Make sure you buy one that can be seen in the daylight. They are a lot of fun although I don't carry one on my carry weapon. They can make a shooter lazy, so I always make sure someone can use iron sights effectively before recommending laser sights. The nice thing about Lasermax and Crimson Trace is they don't require a custom made holster to carry the weapon. I bought the top of the line laser 10 years ago for my berreta 92F and it is still a very bright unit and very well made. However it mounts to the bottom of the frame and the front of the trigger guard which requires a custom made holster to carry it. She is a safe queen.

[punkkin]

When I had my P22, my kid was more accurate with the sights than with the laser. I was the opposite.
For a self defense weapon I'd KISS.

[FS2K]

And the picture I saw didn't have an accsessory rail on the dust cover below the barrel, so no, a regular laser/flashlight won't mount under there. There are el cheapo lasers that will mount to the front of your trigger guard, but I don't recommend those at all. Like the Thunderchief said, you get what you pay for. Those Laseraim guiderod lasers are cool...expensive but cool. And I suspect them to be the most accurate as well.

If you're thinking about getting a laser...I suggest looking into a Green Laser. They are WAY more powerful during the day. I don't know if Laseraim makes green lasers, but I put one on one of my AR's and that thing is AWESOME bright! LOL!

[hoytinak]

On 1911's i've tried both the internal LaserMax and the CrimsonTrace grips. Both did hold a zero and with both you can use regular holsters for a 1911. I prefer the CrimsonTrace grips just for ease of use and they a pretty comfortable too. If your going to use a laser i'd suggest you go with one of those two.

[HiltonFarmer]

I prefer the CrimsonTrace grips just for ease of use and they a pretty comfortable too.

I agree. I had a recent thread in this vain as well and bought some for my CZ.

HiltonFarmer