Lasermax guide rod sights

[Fastmover]

I just saw that they finally make a guide rod laser for the M&Ps.
Guide Rod Laser for Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol

Anyone had any experience with guide rod lasers? Do they hold up well?

I'm thinking it would be a pretty good training/practice tool.
Maybe someone at the 1500 might have them for sale.

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[buzz815]

I have had one on my Springfirld XD 45 for about 3 years. It works great and there is no adjustment to it. The only problem I have is after a couple of magazines are fired in the gun you need to wipe the carbon and dirt off the laser lens.

 

[Vince49]

I have had one on my Springfirld XD 45 for about 3 years. It works great and there is no adjustment to it. The only problem I have is after a couple of magazines are fired in the gun you need to wipe the carbon and dirt off the laser lens.

What he said. I have about 1500 rounds through my G27 with lasermax guide rod. So far it works great, no problems at all. Still operating on original batteries after 6 months but I do not turn it on very often.

 

[Fastmover]

Nice to hear that the Lasermax products have been holding up to usage and not needing additional adjustment.
I've been toying with either getting the XS big dot or a laser for quick target acquisition.
Of course the laser is a bit more but also provides a decent training aid.

 

[Dawall]

I would purchase the Crimson Trace laser for the M&P for the following reasons. You are not altering the factory guide rod, You CAN adjust it for that certain ammo, Much brighter, You do not have to replace the spring after certain amount of fired rounds as recommended by the mfg and the batteries are cheaper, easier to activate with no fumbling and it is much cheaper. I was one of the first in the US to purchase one for my Sig P229 and I wish I hadn't.

 

[Fastmover]

I would purchase the Crimson Trace laser for the M&P for the following reasons. You are not altering the factory guide rod, You CAN adjust it for that certain ammo, Much brighter, You do not have to replace the spring after certain amount of fired rounds as recommended by the mfg and the batteries are cheaper, easier to activate with no fumbling and it is much cheaper. I was one of the first in the US to purchase one for my Sig P229 and I wish I hadn't.

Problem is that I'm a lefty and my thumbs rest on the right side of the slide.
I've been waiting for Crimson to make a lefty version but it doesn't look like they will be making one anytime soon.

I was pretty close to picking up one of those Viridian green lasers that go on the M&P rail but it looks rather bulky and would make using the M&P as a concealed carry piece almost impossible.

 

[thekuhnburger]

I think the lasermax is a great idea. Crimson trace is ok but when my finger isn't on the trigger it blocks the laser. I realize I wouldn't actually need it if my finger is off the trigger but nonetheless I like the idea of just replacing the guide rod and having a great defense tool added to your gun without changing the looks or feel of the grip.

 

[snowwalker]

I use a Lasermax in a glock 21 and love it. I also had a crimson trace on a glock 36 but really don't like it as well. I don't know about the new ones, but my lasermax flashes and is much easier to pick up and can be turned on from both sides of the firearm.

 

[Johnny C]

Got 1 on my wide body 1911, it works great!
I dont like the plastic switch parts though, wish they were metal.
With the laser closer to the bore , I'll bet it is on targrt at more ranges than the rail mount ones.

Johnny C

 

[Dawall]

Forgot to mention the Crimson Trace will not fit on the M&P with a thumb safety.

 

[Citronman1980]

I've had the guide rod laser on my G19 for almost 7 years now. It's a great product that doesn't add much/if any weight to the gun.

The only problem I have with it, is it eats batteries. Although the reason it does eat batteries is because I like to torment my cat when my piece is unloaded.

 

[Fastmover]

Ok so I went to the 1500 today and there were only a couple of tables selling laser sights and only one of which had the lasermax.
I tried out the Crimson trace grips and although I like them switching to shooting right handed just isn't an option. If they made a left handed version I'd be all over it like a fat kid on cake.
After careful consideration....meaning I walked all over the exposition hall, I ended up buying the guide rod laser. Now to head down to the nearest indoor range to give it a shot.