Ilove green lasers, want one for my pistol

[JIMS19]

Hello everyone from Jims19 Cape Cod Massachusetts!

 

[photonaholic]

Welcome to LPF. Enjoy your time with us here.

I have compiled a list of "must read" information, it will make your time with us more productive and pleasant.

Laser Resources (for n00bs and veterans alike!)

http://laserpointerforums.com/f36/looking-build-laser-read-me-47684.html

Sam's Laser FAQ (The Laser Bible)

Sam's Laser FAQ - Preface, Introduction, What is a Laser?, Safety

RP Photonics Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology

Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology - an Open Access Resource of In-Depth Information, Free Articles, Nonlinear and Fiber Optics

I have included a handy guide to assist you in finding what you need.

 

[billg519]

Welcome to the forum! There are green lasers on mounts available. A quick google search, or a look at DX may show some examples, maybe kaidomain as well.

 

[Greenmechanic]

Welcome to the forum.
You might want to try a local gun show for your pistol sight.
A gun sight has to be built a lot stronger then a regular laser, due to shock waves and excessive vibration.
It also needs to be waterproof. (hunting)
Most important is to get a 532nm (green) laser sight.(which is what you said you wanted, anyway) The 650nm (red) is useless unless it's almost dark out.
In my area (FL.) you can get a good Ncstar green sight W/ squeeze actuator (for the grip) for around <$75. For a military spec. one, expect to pay >$200
If you buy a regular laser and mount it on a pistol, it won't last 10 minutes. (unless it's going on a heavy .22) IE: Ruger MKIII Hunter,etc.
My favorite one is Lasergrips, replacement grips W/laser built in. I have them on all my concealed carry pistols, it doesn't add mass to the pistol. or snag points when you draw. (not cheap although.)
Take your time and find a good one.

 

[JIMS19]

Thanks again for all of your valuable information, it was just what I was looking for.

 

[daveindelaware]

I'm kind of partial to Viridian laser sights. If I had the money, I'd have one on my carry piece.

 

[JIMS19]

Dear Daveindelaware, Thanks for the useful info, Jims19

 

[photonaholic]

 

[JIMS19]

Thanks for all your information when I first arrived here, and apologize for the IQ post, was having real bad day,my son is sick.

 

[photonaholic]

It's cool....

That's why I pleaded the 5th. (get it speak no evil?)

have a good one, and get well wishes to your son, I know how important the kids are.

My son is so important to me, I took custody away from his mom.

 

[JIMS19]

That must have been hard. Well wishes to you and your son.