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Do I need to send the firearm to the factory for installation?
No. In fact, we much prefer the customer to install the laser sight him or herself ( as opposed to havingt the dealer do it ). The LaserMax® is designed for easy end-user installation.
Does the LaserMax® require gunsmithing?
No, if you can field strip the gun for cleaning, you can install the LaserMax.
How easy is it to install the LaserMax®?
Very easy! All you need to do is replace the guide rod and recoil spring and the take down latch and spring. That's it! Please read the instruction manual for complete assembly instructions.
Do I need a special holster for the LaserMax®?
Not at all! We designed the LaserMax® to be used with standard retention holsters. The LaserMax® has no external parts and is completely internal. When using a standard, law enforcement retention holster, the laser will shut off when the firearm is holstered. This feature saves the battery from inadvertent activation of the laser in the holster.
How do I activate the LaserMax®?
Pressing a manual switch located on the replacement take down latch activates the LaserMax®. It can be activated from either side of the gun. The LaserMax® will stay on until you turn it off by re-centering the latch from the opposite side or simply holstering the firearm.
No squeezing required
The way you use your gun is unchanged, you just have faster and more accurate aiming.
Why does the laser blink?
LaserMax, Inc. researched the advantages of a pulsing laser over one that provides only a steady dot. Much like the lights on an emergency vehicle, the LaserMax’s pulsating beam attracts the user’s eye to it quickly. In turn, laser acquisition is made faster. Our laser is additionally easier to identify on dark-colored backgrounds because of the active dot.
What is a daylight laser?
The effective range of the LaserMax® 635nm, in bright sunlight, is approximately 10-12 feet. Cloud cover will allow greater visibility. All laser sights are most effective from dusk to dawn outside or anytime inside. We encourage customers to rely on traditional sighting methods for daytime target acquisition.
What kind of battery does the LaserMax® need?
All LaserMax laser sights use four watch-type silver oxide button batteries.
Replacements can be purchased in shrink-wrapped packages from your gun shop or direct from LaserMax.
Do not remove the shrink-wrap!
How often do I need to replace the batteries?
Results will vary based on individual use. In our experience, the batteries typically last for 2.5 hours of continuous on-time.
Is the alignment on the LaserMax® adjustable?
It depends on the model. The LaserMax® is permanently aligned to ± 2" at 20 yards. (Mini-Glocks are aligned to ± 3" at 20 yards). This means you can simply drop it in and go! Our unique optical alignment system allows us to use master frames for the alignment process. The LaserMax® is then range tested with five (5) rounds of live fire to insure durability and repeatability. The alignment is checked and all components are hard sealed in epoxy so the alignment will never shift.
The 1911 gunsight is adjustable. This is because a lot of manufacturers make the 1911 Government handgun and there are variations in manufacturer's specifications. The 1911 gun is also commonly modified by the user. Therefore, we have made the 1911 sight user adjustable for fine tuning.
Does the LaserMax® stand up to the abuse of recoil over an extended period of time?
Yes. The LaserMax® usually replaces a plastic guide rod or a hollow steel rod. The only purpose of this rod is to keep the recoil spring aligned. The LaserMax® has been proven to withstand the harshest of conditions including drop tests, full auto fire, and tens of thousands of rounds.
What firearms will the LaserMax® fit?
The LaserMax® is currently available for a number of Glock, Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Beretta, SigArms, S&W Sigma Series and Taurus pistols. Please note the LaserMax® is very firearm specific and will not interchange with firearms not specified for its use.
Iis it true that the excessive heat from rapid fire will cause the LaserMax® to malfunction?
No, not at all. Tests conducted with a full-auto, Glock model 18, proved that even excessive rapid gunfire will not cause our laser to fail.
Does the LaserMax® permanently modify the pistol?
No, the pistol can be returned to its original factory condition at anytime.
Will the LaserMax® void the warranty on the firearm?
No. Because no permanent modifications are made to the firearm with the LaserMax® laser, the pistol can always be returned to factory-original condition for firearm warranty repair.
Do cold temperatures affect the LaserMax®?
Extreme temperatures do not adversely affect the LaserMax®, however; batteries needed to operate the laser sight have minimum and maximum temperature ranges. The standard batteries supplied in your kit are rated to +32ö F to +120öF. Our optional cold weather batteries are rated to -20öF to +120öF. Temperatures outside of these ranges will cause the laser to dim during exposure. Some models do not support the use of a cold weather battery.
What does the FDA danger label mean?
All LaserMax® laser sights are Class IIIa laser devices. This class rating is based on both wavelength and output power. For this commercial-use class rating, the wavelength must be between 400nm and 700nm, and the output power less than 5mW. Due to this regulation, the output power for all LaserMax® lasers has been adjusted to accommodate this FDA class rating.
Can the LaserMax® cause permanent eye damage?
Supermarket scanners are typically classified as "eyesafe" and are Class II lasers, just one class below our rating. Although our lasers are not considered eyesafe, it would be difficult to cause permanent eye damage with a Class IIIa laser. If the LaserMax® were to cross your vision path, your blink reflex would protect you before any permanent damage could occur. The effect could be compared to a flash bulb going off in front of your eyes. Do not point it into your or anyone else's eyes and avoid reflections.
Must the danger label be affixed to the pistol?
The laser industry is regulated by the FDA. As a manufacturer, we are required to include a warning label in every kit we ship. It is the individual owner's responsibility to affix the label.
What is your warranty?
We have a three year warranty that covers everything including alignment and focus ( the 1911 is user adjustable so alignment is not covered on those models ). Batteries, spring and replaceable plastic parts ( battery cap, etc. ) are covered for 90 days.
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