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/herself (as opposed to having 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®?
Absolutely not! The LaserMax is totally internal. This means that unlike all the other laser gunsights (no matter how "minimal profile" they claim to be), only the LaserMax fits in all standard holsters. Do you really want to buy new leather, or "stretch" your favorite leather to accommodate someone else's protruding sight?

How do I activate the LaserMax®?
Pressing a manual switch located on the custom take-down lever or slide stop activates the LaserMax®. It can be activated from either side of the gun. The LaserMax® will stay on until you turn it off by pressing the switch.
• No squeezing necessary.
• The way that you use your gun in unchanged, but your aiming is faster and more accurate.

Why does the laser blink?
The LaserMax is superior to other laser sights in part because it has a blinking or "pulsating" beam. The pulsating beam is approximately three times more visible to the human eye than a continuous-on beam of the same nominal power. This means that in high-stress situations, your eye locates the beam more quickly and target acquisition is faster in the presence of other distractions. It does cost us more to build the electronics to generate the pulsating beam, but we do it because it makes the LaserMax sight so much more useful in practice.

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.

How often do I need to replace the batteries?
Results will vary based on individual use. The batteries typically last for 2.5 hours of continuous use, but most customers replace them about once a year.

Is the alignment on the LaserMax® adjustable?
It depends on the model. Most models are permanently aligned to ± 2" at 20 yards. (Mini-Glocks LMS-1161 are aligned to ± 3" at 20 yards.) This means you can simply drop it in and go!"

The 1911 gunsight (LMS-1911B,M,S) is factory aligned, but it is also user-adjustable. There are many makes of the 1911 Government model handgun (Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Wilson, et al.) with possible variations in manufacturing tolerances. We included the user-adjustability in the event that 1911 users want to fine-tune their alignment.

Does the LaserMax® stand up to the abuse of recoil over an extended period of time?
Yes. 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 many Glock, Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Beretta, SigArms and Taurus pistols. Please note the LaserMax® is very firearm specific and will not interchange with firearms not specified for its use.

Is 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 at +14° F to +120° F. Temperatures outside of these ranges will cause the laser to dim during exposure.

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 the LaserMax warranty?
LaserMax has 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.