Range Time | Laugo Arms Alien Pistol

Published on July 16, 2025
Duration: 18:34

This review of the Laugo Alien pistol highlights its exceptionally flat shooting characteristics due to its low bore axis and unique non-tilting barrel design. While praised for accuracy, trigger, and ergonomics, significant drawbacks include the frame becoming excessively hot after minimal rounds and the inability to perform one-handed slide manipulation. The video also demonstrates a quick conversion to iron sights.

Quick Summary

The Laugo Alien pistol is renowned for its exceptionally flat shooting due to its very low bore axis and non-tilting barrel design, which minimizes muzzle rise. However, its frame can become excessively hot after about 60 rounds, and traditional one-handed slide manipulation for malfunctions is not possible.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and First Impressions
  2. 01:08Grip Angle and Feel
  3. 01:24Frame Heat Issues
  4. 01:58Low Bore Axis and Flat Shooting
  5. 02:10Slide Racking and Manipulation Challenges
  6. 03:44Shooting Impressions and Recoil Management
  7. 04:33Frame Heat Impact on Grip
  8. 05:11Price and Competition Suitability
  9. 05:35Slide Manipulation Details
  10. 05:55One-Handed Malfunction Clearance Issues
  11. 06:31Trigger and Reset Quality
  12. 06:34Center Bore Line and Recoil Reduction
  13. 07:07Overall Shooting Experience
  14. 07:21Grip Adjustments Due to Heat
  15. 07:41Grip Indexing and Heat Avoidance
  16. 08:06Weight and Reliability
  17. 08:20Not a Workhorse for High Round Counts
  18. 08:34Heat After 60 Rounds
  19. 08:51Grip Design and Potential Modifications
  20. 09:41Iron Sight Conversion Demonstration
  21. 10:00Internal Mechanism Explanation
  22. 10:15Barrel Stability and Return to Zero
  23. 10:39Double Buffer System
  24. 10:47Ready for Iron Sights
  25. 10:49Point and Shoot with Iron Sights
  26. 11:16Shooting with Iron Sights
  27. 11:38Flatness with Iron Sights
  28. 11:41Front Sight Visibility
  29. 11:53Instinctive Point to Shoot
  30. 12:01Post-Shooting Observations
  31. 12:22Cool Factor
  32. 12:29Extreme Heat Observation
  33. 12:36Instinctive Shooting Naturalness
  34. 12:43Recoil Driving Back into Wrist
  35. 12:51Comparison to Other Firearms
  36. 13:07Interesting Collector's Piece
  37. 13:11Civilian and Competition Application
  38. 13:22Heat Shield/Ventilation Suggestions
  39. 13:37Pros and Cons Summary
  40. 13:43Grip Texture and Design
  41. 13:50Low Barrel Line and Recoil Minimization
  42. 14:04Cyclic Slide Design
  43. 14:17Overall Design Minimizing Recoil
  44. 14:25Trigger, Slide Release, Mag Release
  45. 14:30Primary Issue: Heat
  46. 14:37Grip Adjustments Due to Heat
  47. 14:56Heat After 10 Mags
  48. 15:00Competition Appeal
  49. 15:03Flatness Comparison
  50. 15:04Unexpected Liking of the Pistol
  51. 15:06Weight, Grip, Magwell, Barrel
  52. 15:15One-Handed Manipulation Issue
  53. 15:22Competition Model for Racking
  54. 15:30Slide Manipulation Accuracy Requirement
  55. 15:34Slide Lock Reloads and Tap Rack Bang
  56. 15:39Grabbing Behind the Optic
  57. 15:45Touch Point for Racking
  58. 15:50Lube and Tight Tolerances
  59. 16:00Traditional Racking Method
  60. 16:04Awareness of Grip Placement
  61. 16:13Weight and Pros
  62. 16:17Cons: Heat and One-Handed Manipulation
  63. 16:34Low Barrel Drop and Control
  64. 16:48Instinctive Shooting with Iron Sights
  65. 16:56Sports Car Analogy
  66. 17:01Duty vs. Sports Car Application
  67. 17:08Durability Concerns (Sand/Mud)
  68. 17:13Ferrari Analogy Continued
  69. 17:17Overall Impression
  70. 17:25Flatness and Accuracy
  71. 17:28Ergonomics and Familiarity
  72. 17:33Glock Swell and 2011/Sig Comparison
  73. 17:40Positive Experience After 300-400 Rounds
  74. 17:43Desire to Test Full Course of Fire
  75. 17:50Appreciation for Sending the Firearm
  76. 17:53Course of Fire and Gloves
  77. 17:58Initial Impressions
  78. 18:03Pros and Cons Summary
  79. 18:06Ultimate Goal for the Shooter
  80. 18:08Competition Shooter Appeal
  81. 18:13Final Thoughts
  82. 18:18Check Out Alien Pistol
  83. 18:22Try Before You Buy
  84. 18:26Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Laugo Alien pistol shoot so flat?

The Laugo Alien's exceptionally flat shooting is attributed to its very low bore axis, where the barrel is positioned almost in line with the shooter's hand. This design, combined with a unique internal mechanism where the barrel does not tilt, significantly reduces muzzle rise and felt recoil.

What are the main drawbacks of the Laugo Alien pistol?

The primary drawbacks are the frame becoming excessively hot after minimal rounds (around 60), making it uncomfortable to hold, and the inability to perform traditional one-handed slide manipulation for clearing malfunctions.

Can you perform a tap-rack drill with the Laugo Alien?

Traditional one-handed tap-rack drills are not possible with the standard Laugo Alien. The slide design requires a specific grip underneath the optic to rack it, making one-handed operation difficult or impossible in a malfunction scenario.

Is the Laugo Alien pistol suitable for high-volume training?

No, the Laugo Alien is not considered a 'workhorse' for high-volume training. The frame heats up too quickly, and its specialized design and high cost make it more of a 'sports car' or collector's item rather than a durable training tool.

How does the Laugo Alien's barrel design differ from traditional pistols?

Unlike traditional pistols where the barrel tilts upwards during recoil, the Laugo Alien features a non-tilting barrel. The internal mechanism allows the slide to cycle while the barrel remains stationary, contributing to consistent return to zero and reduced muzzle flip.

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