A rail mount laser sight attaches to the rail on the bottom of the frame on your handgun. Rail mount sights are usually the least expensive option for laser sights and easy to install. Rail mount laser sights are typically designed for semi-automatic handguns and rifles. If you have a revolver a grip laser sight might be a better option. There are a couple of things that you need to answer for yourself before you purchase a rail mount sight:
If you would also like to have a rail mount flashlight installed on your firearm a rail mount laser sight is not your solution. A grip laser sight or guide rod sight might be a better choice for you.
If you carry your gun in a holster, you will have to purchase a holster that accommodates your sight.
Due to the rail mount sight being on the outside of the gun it may be knocked out of alignment and get snagged in your pocket or rear waist band while attempting to draw.
You will have to reach up to the sight and turn it on, which is one more step to take in a stressful situation.
Internal Laser Sights
A guide rod sight or nternal laser sights will replace your existing guide rod. Installing a guide rod sight is as easy as field stripping your gun. The guide rod laser sight is internal, it won't get knocked out of alignment. Another advantage due to the laser sight being internal, is you can also install a rail mount flashlight. Guide rod sights are priced on the higher end due to the dual function of the guide rod laser sight.
Additional advantages to a guide rod laser sights are:
The laser is as close as you can get to the bore, therefore the point of aim will be closer to point of impact.
Guide rod laser sights are typically designed with an ambidextrous switch that is easy to reach. Once the switch is turned on, there is no additional squeezing required.
Laser Grips
Laser Grip sights replace your existing group with a custom grip and laser sight in one. Arguably the greatest advantage to the
laser grips sight is there is no on/off switch. By simply gripping the gun the laser sight is activated. The installation is as simple as removing some screws, pulling the old grip off and putting the grip laser sight on.
Although, the grip laser sight is external the small design and the fact that the grip is secured in multiple locations reduces the chance of the laser being knocked out of alignment.
Rear Laser Sights
Laserlyte has created a great laser sight that minimally changes your gun. Simply take out your rear sights and insert the Laserlyte rear laser sights. You are able to use the laser sights or the iron sights. The left side of the sight is a laser and the right side holds the batteries and allows for adjustments.
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