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Laser Sights?
I just purchased a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro 9mm handgun. I was wondering where I could get decent laser sightings for it for a reasonable price. I have seen that NCStar has them for like $17.00 (sale price) for the ones with the weaver base, but I dont know if they would fit my gun or even if they are any good. I dont believe the gun can accept an internal laser system so I am wondering what my options are as far as a good budget laser sighting system.
I have also looked at Laserlyte's universal rail mounted laser that goes for about $80.00. Is this opne any good or should I shop around it bit more. It is not something I will be using all the time. It is for a gun for home defense. Under high stress and low light in the house at night, I want my wife to be able to hit what she is aiming at with little problem if I am not there.
As far as "buget" lasers go, save your money. I find it common for some people to buy cheap accessories, and then realize they got screwed on what they bought. Laser "sights" are a bit of a misnomer, mainly because they aren't sights in the traditional sense. In truth they're an aiming device, either for precision shooting teams/persons, or for high stress and/or low light situations where you can't see your front sight, or don't have the luxury of time to properly align your sights and pull the trigger. If you're serious about getting a laser unit, I'd happily, suggest the UNI-MAX from LaserMax.com for your PT24/7 (about $200/red laser; $400/green laser -- brighter). I have a few reasons aside from the price -- which is worth it for either version-- why I suggest the unit:
One: The UNIMAX is a modular device, allowing you to add a light to the bottom (there's a secondary rail on the bottom allowing you to attach any light that has an M1913 mount, known as a Picatinny) so you have both an aiming device, and a light to illuminate your target. Some options for lights include ones from SureFire, BlackHawk, Streamlight, and InSight Technology.
Two: By separating your laser and light, when the batteries die or the unit doesn't work -- it got too wet, forgot to attach it, fill in the blank -- you can transitition to your other source (light or laser depending). Whereas if you were to purchase a combo light/laser unit (i.e. Streamlight M6x), and it acts up or the batteries die, you are effectively "blind" (unless your shooting in broad daylight) not to mention the fact that this particular combo unit has a 4-position toggle switch --light, laser, both, off-- that you'll have to get intimately familiar with...especially difficult under pressure of a live shoot.
Three: The UniMax can be set to "zero" with the supplied Allen wrench [they give you a spare] and will maintain its set zero when you have to change out the two button cell batteries. Note: "zero" means the laser is set to where you want it and it stays put. Whether it's above the front sight, inline underneath the barrel, or just in the general direction of your target.
Four: The laser can be set to either a steady stream or a pulse, (this slightly affects the running time) just undo the battery cover and adjust the screw setting to the left or the right.
Five: The unit works for both left and right handed shooters, just remember that centering the push bar turns the unit off.
Six: You get to keep your guide rod, and not woory about the laser enchaced version breaking and your gun not working.
The only drawback I have found is the lack of decent holsters that will accomodate the UNI-MAX with or without a light mounted to it. If your PT 24/7 is primarily a range gun, then you probably won't have to worry about this. On the other hand, if you are allowed to carry your handgun in a holster where you shoot, then I'd suggest the BlackHawk Omega series Ultra holster ($180, yeah I know pricey). This particular holster can be set to left or right hand draw, ride high, medium, or low on the belt/leg, holds just about any handgun, and allows for a light to be mounted and holstered.
If you want to go full out on your gear, add the Xiphos NT LED light, also from Blackhawk ($200 +tax & s/h). A tiny technological marvel (uses a single 3v CR123A Lithium battery, runs for 120 minutes, puts out 65 lumens/1700 candlepower, has a universal clamp-on rail mount, and a triple mode touch-switch: On/ Momentary/ Strobe settings), but combine it with the UNI-MAX, and you have a devastating self defense package.
I've included the links. If they don't work, type in the company name and enter "Xiphos NT" "Omega Ultra" in the search bar for Blackhawk, and click on "Products" then "UNI-MAX" for the lasermax website.
Have fun.
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