[spentcase]

specifically the Lasermax.

I recently picked up an LMS-1161 for my G27.
What I'm wondering about is, if I pick up an extra slide lock switch and slide lock spring from Lasermax, install them in my G26, can I run it with the Glock factory RSA?

My thinking is that I could then use the laser in both guns simply by removing the slide and popping the laser in whichever I want to use it in without having to also install the other parts each time I make the swap. And still have the other gun work without the laser but with the Lasermax switch and spring.

Anybody tried this?

I guess another way of asking the question is, has anyone ever reinstalled their factory RSA and run rounds through the gun with the Lasermax slide lock switch and spring still installed?

Thanks

 

[VCoupe376ci]

specifically the Lasermax.

I recently picked up an LMS-1161 for my G27.
What I'm wondering about is, if I pick up an extra slide lock switch and slide lock spring from Lasermax, install them in my G26, can I run it with the Glock factory RSA?

My thinking is that I could then use the laser in both guns simply by removing the slide and popping the laser in whichever I want to use it in without having to also install the other parts each time I make the swap. And still have the other gun work without the laser but with the Lasermax switch and spring.

Anybody tried this?

I guess another way of asking the question is, has anyone ever reinstalled their factory RSA and run rounds through the gun with the Lasermax slide lock switch and spring still installed?

Thanks

I know this isn't helpful to your question, but if you use the Lasermax in anything other than a range plinker you could be caught in a bad situation one day. Mine cam apart at the range and completely locked up the pistol half way through a mag in my G30 (about 550 total rounds through it with the laser installed). It took about 30 minutes with tools to finally get the slide off the pistol. Lasermax CS replaced it with no questions asked and I promptly sold the replacement. I may have just gotten a dud, but that experience had me lose all faith in the product.

Just tossing this out there as I wish I would have seen a post like this before purchasing mine and tossing it in my carry pistol at the time.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Yes, you can use the stock recoil spring assembly with the Lasermax 3 position slide lock and spring.

 

[spentcase]

I know this isn't helpful to your question, but if you use the Lasermax in anything other than a range plinker you could be caught in a bad situation one day. Mine cam apart at the range and completely locked up the pistol half way through a mag in my G30 (about 550 total rounds through it with the laser installed). It took about 30 minutes with tools to finally get the slide off the pistol. Lasermax CS replaced it with no questions asked and I promptly sold the replacement. I may have just gotten a dud, but that experience had me lose all faith in the product.

Just tossing this out there as I wish I would have seen a post like this before purchasing mine and tossing it in my carry pistol at the time.

Thanks for the info. It's definitely something to think about.

My decision to buy this was due in part to the testamonials they have on their site along with the claims by the company concerning LE and Military use.

I will test it out at the range in both the 26 and 27 to get a feel for dependability, and also to answer my original question since it seems to be something that few have done, or want to talk about.

 

[spentcase]

Yes, you can use the stock recoil spring assembly with the Lasermax 3 position slide lock and spring.

Is the LMS-1161 considered to be a Lasermax 3?

Thanks!

edit: DOH. Disregard the question. I see now you meant 3-position slide lock and spring.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Lol, yeah thats what I meant.

I've owned a Lasermax for my Glock 23 since '95 and have swapped just the laser/spring out for the OEM one many times. I've also never really had any problems with it. One time after a range trip last summer when I went to remove the slide for cleaning it was a bit stubborn to get off. After getting the slide off I noticed the battery cap on the end of the laser tube had broken into a couple pieces. The gun operated and shot fine, but just got hung up when trying to pull it forward off the frame. I replaced the cap and all was well. A few months ago I purchased a new green model and noticed the battery cap design changed years ago to what seems to be a better and more robust design.

 

[hunter 111]

I know this isn't helpful to your question, but if you use the Lasermax in anything other than a range plinker you could be caught in a bad situation one day. Mine cam apart at the range and completely locked up the pistol half way through a mag in my G30 (about 550 total rounds through it with the laser installed). It took about 30 minutes with tools to finally get the slide off the pistol. Lasermax CS replaced it with no questions asked and I promptly sold the replacement. I may have just gotten a dud, but that experience had me lose all faith in the product.

Just tossing this out there as I wish I would have seen a post like this before purchasing mine and tossing it in my carry pistol at the time.

Posting just for others
Same thing happened to my friends gun, I was there and saw it.

 

[RayB]

We've got thousands of rounds using all manner of ammo in our G19 and G21, equipped with LaserMax guide rod lasers.

All parts routinely replaced on both of the above-mentioned lasers were due to maintenance protocols and not failures of any kind. LM CS has been outstanding!

Putting a new LaserMax Native Green guide rod laser through its paces now, in my G17.

We routinely pop in the OEM guide rods for range practice, since bull's-eyes are a dull predictability with the lasers...

I'll report on the green guide rod laser when I'm done range-testing it.

I also have a rail-mounted LMS-UNI-G green laser; and while this model could stand some improvements, it has given no problems. I gave a full review on this laser several years ago.

--Ray

 

[Steve83]

Same thing happened to my friends gun...

This is just one of several reasons I chose a laser that's entirely failsafe. The fact that it's basically 2 substantial (but not heavy) pieces of steel is reassuring, too. Even if it gets a significant impact it won't break. And even if it bends or breaks from an impact, it won't interfere with the gun's normal operation - certainly not as much as would happen with the stock plastic part.

And yes, cost was another important factor - about 1/4 most other lasers I saw.