Brownells - Sighting-In Your Laser

Published on November 3, 2011
Duration: 2:38

This guide from Ian Harrison for Crimson Trace explains how to sight-in a laser sight on a firearm. It assumes the firearm's iron sights are already zeroed at 50 feet. The process involves aligning the laser dot with the top of the front sight post using the provided Allen wrench, making small quarter-turn adjustments to windage and elevation screws, and then verifying the zero at the range. Specific adjustment screw locations for both laser grips and laser guards are detailed.

Quick Summary

To sight in a laser sight, first ensure your firearm's iron sights are zeroed at 50 feet. Then, use the provided Allen wrench to make small, quarter-turn adjustments to the windage and elevation screws until the laser dot aligns with the top of the front sight post. Finally, verify the zero at the range by confirming point of aim matches point of impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introduction: Sighting-In Lasers
  2. 00:30Assumption: Iron Sights Zeroed
  3. 00:48Adjusting the Laser Dot
  4. 00:56Using the Allen Wrench
  5. 01:13Making Small Adjustments
  6. 01:44Laser Guard Adjustments
  7. 02:03Sighting Procedure Recap
  8. 02:11Conclusion and Further Info

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first step to sighting in a laser sight?

The first step is to ensure that the iron sights on your firearm are already zeroed. For most factory guns, this means they are hitting point of impact at 50 feet, which is the standard distance for initial laser sight zeroing.

How do you adjust a Crimson Trace laser sight?

You adjust a Crimson Trace laser sight using the small Allen wrench provided. Make small turns, no more than a quarter turn at a time, to the windage and elevation screws until the laser dot aligns with the top of your front sight post.

Where are the adjustment screws located on a Crimson Trace laser grip?

On Crimson Trace laser grips, the elevation adjustment screw is typically found on the bottom of the grip, and the windage adjustment screw is located on the right-hand side.

How do you verify that your laser sight is properly sighted in?

To verify your laser sight is properly sighted in, take your firearm to the range. Confirm that the laser dot's point of aim coincides with your point of impact when you shoot.

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