lasers

Sometimes I have to learn after spending money and this was one of those times. I wanted a light/laser combo for my 300bo ar. I thought I knew what I was doing but I was wrong.
I bought a streamlight tlr8ag and mounted it. I thought green was the answer, not knowing there's more to it than that. With overcast sky, I can only see the spot out to maybe 20 yards.
I can't return it in good conscience since there's nothing wrong with it so it can live on my Glock.
Oh well, at least I learned a little about them so the next time I get foolish with my credit card I'll do better.

Visible lasers aren't great in daylight. Better if firing into shaded areas, dark areas, etc. No matter the color. I use the laser 90 % + at night when killing armadillos. Pretty sure I have the same as you in a drawer somewhere but the ones on my carry and on my 15-22 are Crimson Trace . Red on the pistol and green on the carbine. "They" say green is "better" for the human eye. Not sure about that. I find if using a green beam beyond a couple of minutes, it's a bit distracting. Too bright so to speak as compared to the "softer" red laser. If the laser is really dialed in for the maximum range you choose, I find it the only way to fly. Very little target acquisition in the conventional sense. Put the dot on the target and let her rip. Great for follow ups as well. On the .22 I have it at 40 m and the pistol at 12 m. Hard sights on the Sig and 2x prism on the carbine.

Holosun has the best legal laser, it’s pricy but best you can currently purchase as a civilian

https://holosun.com/products/laser-weapo...s-gr4.html

I was under the impression that color was the determining factor, I now see I was wrong.
Streamlight doesn't seem to provide the laser power class or output on their website.
It looks like 5mw is the limit, I wonder what the power is on those cheap laser igniters/cutters things I see advertised occasionally on YouTube?
Speedy, thanks for your insight, maybe lasers won't fit the bill for me.
Rampy, you're right, the holosun is kinda spendy! I've a couple of their red dot sights and they work well.

At the doc office so this is broken

Green lasers are the “best” but look at the power of the laser, that also is a critical component then look at your use & be realistic

Pistol lasers commercially available are designed or short distances and less than bright light

I know a couple guys who teach lasers to cops using the best lasers not available to us and they both say Holosun currently make the “best” and green lasers are more expensive but they are the best for visible laser