LaserMax Guide Rod Laser: You Have Nothing To Lose 

4 years later, Colion's points about guide rod lasers still hold validity.

As a Filmmaker who is new to firearms, wow... this production value is amazing! Subbed!

I like how you have an actual opinion, not just regurgitated bullshit like so many others. "Duurrr lasers are for noobs". "Duurrr they make you super good". While you actually sit back, consider the info at hand, and explain your reasoning very eloquently. Bravo. I'm still too cheap to buy one though.

LaserMax has the right to charge what they'd like for this product. That's why I opted for an ArmaLaser. Still not cheap, but it serves the same purpose and does a great job.

I put a Lasermax on a Glock 19. I sent it back 2 or 3 different times. It seemed to operate great until I actually fired the gun. As soon as the laser warmed up, it had multiple problems. It would turn off on its own. It would come on when I didn’t want it to and I always just felt like it was junk although it cost $280! It also was a much stiffer spring than the factory recoil spring which I didn’t like at all. Needless to say, after Lasermax sent me the 3rd new one, I just left it in the safe in the package.

Losing my dominant eye a couple of years ago I had no problem spending $300 on a green Lasermax for my glock 20. I regained that confidence that I lost with my depth perception. Well worth it!

the edits he did for this video, big thumbs up!! i almost forgot i was watching youtube.. this video seems like it would be on TV.

The best part of your videos is your overdub, the overall style, camera angles shots and bursts of intelligent language. The draw for me to your videos is not the guns, but the content. You could easily do very well with other channels, if you so chose. Very well done and look forward to watching more of your work!

This feels like an ad.

love your videos man been watching for years since you started. Happy New Year and stay safe!

If you want a heavier spring this is great for that. It works great in my p80 build, it's an Elite 19 from 80pbuilder. it has lightening cuts on the side and top so the heavier spring with the lighter slide makes the recoil really good

I have CT lasers on all my pistols. If you have good fundamentals the bullet goes where the dot is. Instead of getting tunnel vision focusing on the front site under stress you can keep both eyes open and be more aware of your situation. It is a tool. It works for me.

Loved this!!! Thanks Mr. Noir!

I don't know if this guy is an actor, but he caught my interest, and I enjoyed watching this. And like his situation, I bought a Springfield XD9 and didn't realize it had a rod laser, but I'm not as smooth as this guy to make my findings into a video! Great Job!

I honestly know little to nothing about guns but love your videos.

These know-it-all’s you were reading online all bashed . Glad you are wise enough to see that-great video👍

I own a sig p226 fitted with a guide rod lazer & I love it!!!

I've had two Lasermax guide rod units in both my Glock 17 back 23yrs ago and Glock 30 45ACP. duty weapons. They both worked flawlessly, extremely bright pulsing beam even in the day time with a small stack of batteries which lasted for years while keeping my original holsters....a huge plus ! I just WISH they made one for my SIG and my 1911's.

I haven’t checked the channel in a while. The production value is damn fine my friend. Whoever is doing your cinematography needs a raise my man.

This was the first video I watched by Colion Noir. Eventually became a subscriber after watching a few more videos.

I still have mine in my second generation Glock 21 and the batteries are still good I’m starting to think some people just leave them on and then complain about the batteries to get free ones or something I have not encountered a real problem with this ever when it was a new gun purchase with the guide rod already installed I noticed the pistol had barely any rounds through it so when it was new the switch got stuck one time where it would only work on one side after tinkering with it for about five seconds It never did it again these are amazing tools and I love mine I was never really a bull’s-eye shooter anyway with this I get away with murder at the range

Great video as usual, and I agree with you 100% about the " Laser ". . . Thanks for sharing ! ! !

Excellent video as well as information on the lasermax ! Thank you and keep up the great work!

This is the best Laser video I've seen on YT.

Great shooting tips... still working on the move to curve my shots

I consider myself a HUMAN, not a RACE ! But, FINALLY I've found someone in the RU-vid gun community that I TRULY can relate too. If you have a pay channel send me a link I'm paying 💪🏿

Great video! You will find more know-it-all’s when it comes to guns than anything.

Guide Rod Laser are the BOMB !!!

This video is 6 years old, and it’s better than your new videos 😂 I mean don’t get me wrong, your new videos are dope! But this one here is top notch!! 💥🔥

You have nothing to lose, just $234.99.

thank you for your knowledge. I love all your videos

I disagree completely with the internet commandos. In a high stress defensive situation (less than 10 yards) a laser is a very effective tool when gross motor skills will likely break down to some degree. And it's less cumbersome to EDC than a RDS on a typical self defense firearms.

very good video on the LaserMax Guide Rod Laser,

Great comments its good to see a brother talking guns, we as a culture should learn to embrace the gun culture as well my laser max is fantastic.

I completely agree, good video...

The last time I checked this company out they didn't have any options for IwI Jericho 941 or CZ P07s. So I'm stuck with iron sights but thankfully both guns are spot on.

Another great video thanks

Love your channel man good editing great vid

Smooth delivery 👌 😎

I took a jump here as I wanted to keep my holster...HA, what a waste. I have a G26 Gen4 and install was easy to say the least. However, over a short period of time I was frustrated to say the least. First, you only have 1 hour of battery life (4 - ganged batteries), and after 30 min of use time you lose brightness that wasn't much to begin with. Second, it is only strobe in the smaller guns. Last, if any contamination occurs on the takedown switch IT FAILS, period. I do say the concept was intriguing, but in application I lost. I would recommend the TLR-6 with a very bright laser and 12 hours of operation. The light with it (my primary reason for this) does give only 1 hour of constant use, but with no breakdown to replace a battery, simple trapdoor. I use both light/laser combo in my use. In larger gun applications, the guide rod might be fine as I read that a mode is selectable, constant or strobe, but life for the laser is still too short for my liking and it's reliability. Good video, buyer beware.

For all you new to the world of carrying a gun every day for personal defense.. be aware that a light or a laser is a double edged sword. It can telegraph your position so only use it intermittently..

Great video bro

Awesome Video

I like the way u shoot ur videos they’re educational and entertaining to watch. I just found ur channel and I’m going to subscribe

Nice production 👍🏻

Awesome Video and information.

This is a great channel like how you didcribe the guns

It’s funny I got mine the same way I’ve commented on this before somebody installed it in a perfect condition second generation Glock 21 before I purchased I ended up with the gun for $400 with a $300 guide rod and night sites so I am pretty stoked still even since my last comment which was months ago

Good vid. Good points.

The points stated are valid. However, it also exposes self in low light situations.

I have a Crimson Trace trigger guard 360G. It mounts on the rail and wraps around the trigger guard placing a pressure button on the grip just under the guard. If the 'on/off' switch is on (and it always it when I carry) the laser comes on automatically when the shooter takes a shooting grip. (Note: you can choose to slack the grip of your activating finger and the laser will not come on until you choose.) I changed from sighting my laser at 25 yds to sighting it at 15 yds. My reasons were thus. Years of experience has shown I do not use my laser exclusively in conjunction with my iron sights. Rather I use it (1) in lieu of iron sights for extremely close range 'point shooting' (1 - 6') or (2) at moderate range 'flash sight' shooting (6 - 15') to either replace or reinforce my iron sights according to need. As for sighting: Sighted at 15 yrds the straight laser meets the curved bullet trajectory at 15 yds. (No iron sights involved. Laser on bull's eye = bullet on bull's eye @ 15 yds.) Up to that point the laser is below my bullet's trajectory up to 1.5" decreasing to zero at 15 yds. Beyond that, out to 25 yds the laser hits high, rising to about 1" over the bullet impact point. Beyond 25' the laser still helps keep your vertical aligned (centered mid-line) but any horizontal (high/low) help disappears at about 40 yds. This means that using the laser only, I can quickly calculate to adjust up or down based estimated target distance and still impact within one inch of my laser point. For close shots I am probably not even looking at my iron sights, and if I was the laser is below my aiming line and useless. This would also be true out to 25 yds if my laser was sighted at 25 yds. However, by sighting it at 15 yds the laser becomes visible above my aiming line at all points past 15 yds. Thus giving me the option of what sight, or sight combination) to use. If I want pin-point accuracy I will use my iron sights - tests and experience show this to be more accurate but slightly slower than using the laser. If speed is the focus, tests and experience show my laser gains me fractions of a second (up to 0.5 second - depending on distance) while still giving me a group of 2" or less. ALSO, it should be noted that these same distance adjustments must be made to do pin point shooting with iron sights (Physics 101). Finally, Red vs Green: it is a scientific fact that the color of the green (yellow-green) laser attracts the human eye faster than any other color (period.) - including red. This is why many fire departments began painting engines 'green' rather that red. This is also why I choose a green laser over a red. Although, red still beats no laser - at least in my book. Other advantages are well documented, and clearly personal preference trumps facts 8 out of 10 times. But it must be noted that unless it is being used in a very dusty environment, a gun laser produces a dot, not a beam. considerably faster than red. That is why fire engines switched away from red to 'green', and that is why I advocate green lasers over red - although red beats no laser at all.

I found a very nice treasure the other day a 1993 Glock second generation 21 model with a guide rod laser already installed from the mid 90s it works like a charm I had the same experience as you with this pistol and I feel the same it’s not in the way of anything and it works perfectly probably won’t shoot the gun a ton but it will be my definite home defense option and I feel more confident with the laser the gun does not have night sites I would like to get a TFX I found a very nice treasure the other day a 1993 Glock second generation 21 model with a guide rod laser already installed from the mid 90s it works like a charm I had the same experience as you with this pistol and I feel the same it’s not in the way of anything and it works perfectly probably won’t shoot the gun a ton but it will be my definite home defense option and I feel more confident with the laser the gun does not have night sites But it does have adjustable rear from the factory which is good enough for me the laser is perfect for one thing you really don’t need to use the sites with it and that is it simplicity within 25 yards

Great video and man it is filmed and edited very well, keep it up I enjoyed your opinion. A laser guide rod is a great tool, like how I like having a hammer and a nail and a driver. There are a multitude of defense scenarios and the guide rod laser allows me to train effectively for a few of them without compromising any space or performance since they use wolff springs, are made well and are impossible to knock out of alignment. I can think of a few where I would want to draw and get a quick acquisition with the laser.

Love your videos.....subscribed

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Good video 👍 good point

I never thought of using mine during dry fire….good tip

Shoot tracers with this installed and you’ll have the most sci fi weapon you can get your hands on.

I found that the Laser Max take-down tabs (comes with the laser) stick out too far the on my Glock22 gen3 to fit in the Mini Roni Pistol Brace. They definitely stick out a little further. I put the original parts on the gun and it fit fine. I'll use the laser on my Gen5 Glock22. The laser cannot be used with the Brace btw.

Might have to get one for my G26

THE ONLY PPL THAT SAY THESE HAVE NO USE ARE PEOPLE THAT CANT AFFORD THEM OR JUST DONT WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON IT these things are badass and have tons of applications

P220 with LazerMax: most useful for me on short to medium when I can't get the sight in front of my face.

While I completely agree with you on the laser aspect and how good it is in a defensive situation. I bought a crimson Trace grip laser for my m&p back in the day and I felt like I had a 279 dollar cat toy haha.

I do not have this guide rod laser but have pitcanny mount. Use it once and you're hooked. I can draw aquire and fire on target consistently under 1 sec. This looks sweet but I do prefer green... more visible in daylight .... to me anyway.

Good shit brah ,intimidation plays a big role but when that laser comes on its gonna be a crime scene.so go with all advantages you can right?

Dude you should kiss your cinematographer for the shots in this video. They're amazing looking. I especially love the under the glass table looking through with tv feeds going on in the background shot

I'd love one for the m&p line

Great information & thanks for your input! Like you said, there is really NO downside to having one. Thanks again! ‘Nuff Said! ;-}

I've had a LaserMax LMS-1161 on my Glock 30 since 2001. It's over 17 years old and works well. Not that many rounds over those years though. Yes, strobe is the only mode, no steady. I've only used a couple of battery packs, but they're available on Ebay with the shrink wrap already on them. You could put in a little stack of individual LMS-319 batteries, but it'll be like stacking aspirin tablets. No thanks. Back then, mine was over $400! Having said that, I'm now trying a Crimson Trace LG-629. It's a little brighter, steady with no strobe, zero-able, and comes on when gripping the gun. I'm liking it better considering I found one for $99 on Amazon. Newer LaserMax is 5mW as opposed to mine at 3mW. Crimson Trace is also 5mW laser. Both are removable, of course, if you need to. Each is specifically tailored to only a few models of the Glock line-up. So check that carefully before ordering. Which generation of Glock you have might make a difference. It comes down to how you want the laser to come on. Switch on the take-down, or grip-mounted in the web of your hand. For CCW and security on my property, I'm no going with the latter. Hope that helps everyone.

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Bro this video makes you look like you in a puffy video!!! Compared to your videos now!!! Good shit bro I like yo styles! Ha! Best quote ever!! “Where 2 is one and one is none”

I have a glock 19 5th generation. So, I was wondering what laser is best?

Took my Glock with laser to the range and I got bad eyes for the iron sights. Laser hits the target each time. Worth every penny. Cuz its better then shooting blind.

Fokin laser sights !

i don't really have an opinion on lasers, other than the lasermax replaces the factory recoil spring and guide rod, which IMHO shouldn't be replaced

Hey CN no love for the Arex Rex Zero 1?

This laser awesome and very practical. But why would someone have an rmr and a laser?

Just put a damn laser/light combo on it. Viridian X5L is one of my all time favorites.

Dows it reduce the guns reliability, at all?

Ya know what, he's right, might as well. I wonder how much they .. $299?!?!? Nah nevermind.

0:50 instantly recognized that jacket on the tv

Bruh, I love how you used the scene from Belly where they raid Ox's house!

I got a second hand laser gun not too long ago. I thought id hate it. I just...dont. it even helps light up dark corners when you hear that bump in the night. Not a replacement for a proper light but better than nothing.

Collin you should run 4 Congress

Happy New Year, I just recently placed a laser for my G-19. My plan was to only use it if something goes bump in the night. I figured waking up half groggy, and having someone trying to break into your house. That the laser/light combo will help me acquire targets a lot easier. Do you use a lasar in doors or do you have another method all together.

Hey Colion Noir, I'd like to apologize for the way I responded when you replied to me asking what the background music was in one of your videos. The excitement overtook me. Hope you have a great 2018.

There is a mental effect no doubt it will give the appearance of someone that knows how to use the gun and is prepared for anything.

I like the concept...the only question is during a defensive situation am I going to have time too turn it on?

Do they make one for the Glock 29?

Laser sights are great if you're in a situation where you need to accurately point shoot or shoot from the hip, but in the majority of situations using your actual sights will be better. Still, nothing to lose if you have a spare $250 laying around. I'd say this is probably a better investment than putting a bunch of slide cuts and a ported barrel in your gun, which people seem to have no problem dropping hundreds of dollars on.

I need one of these I have a Glock 21 Gen 2 and it has no rail mount for a laser so this should work huh?

Need one for Taurus b2c G2c lo!

What are your thoughts on lasers on the AR platform? 🤔

Trying to find a level 3 holster that works with a tlr8 and an rmr on a Glock 45... this and a tlr 7 would be essentially the same thing.

Exactly how I have always felt. Every time I buy a glock I install a lasermax. It doesnt change anything with the gun but replace the guide rod and spring. Why wouldnt you install one?

I couldn’t agree more Colion... People who think lasers are for beginners? Are the beginners!!! And if your too CHEAP to afford one? Then that’s it... YOUR JUST TOO CHEAP to up the %’s of them being successful with their shots on target! It may just cost them their LIFE!!! Then you can’t say... “it’s too expensive, Because it’s too late!!!”

How do you even sight them in do they have adjustments? Like a scope?

Lethal weapon 3 Riggs began to use a laser and it was attributed to his age and skill and reflex degradation....it helped him in close range gun fights and helped intimidate jet lee for a minute

G19 gen 4 for recoil which is better oem guide rod or lasermax?

This video is lit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻