For airsoft lasers that are just for show, your laser will not be able to be adjusted to match your aim. Q: Can you adjust these lasers? How do you do that?Ī: Airsoft grade lasers may or may not come with the ability to adjust.
Misusing lasers can easily lead to harm and can easily be punished by the full extent of the law.
Its benefits for faster aiming are there and one could argue it does help, however lasers must be used responsibly if they are allowed to be used at all.Ī: Lasers should not be shined directly in the eyes of another living being (people/animals) and should not be shined into the sky for safety sake (for air traffic). The beams can go pretty far and are easily seen in low/no light situations but in broad daylight they are not so effective.Ī: Yes and no. Check with your local field admins for clarification.Ī: Lasers are used to assist in aiming by shining a dot on the target instead of you having to line up your iron sights. Since airsoft guns have limited range, you can use the laser to mark targets for your teammates even when out of range.Ī: Rules will vary from field to field. An often overlooked advantage of lasers is the ability to mark targets.
Different from a red dot sight, your opponent can see where you are aiming. Lasers are great for fast target acquisition.
Use these lights wisely and do not shine it directly into your eyes at point blank. Some lights have different settings and modes such as different brightness modes and strobe capabilities. Some are combination units which also have a laser. Some lights have additional features too. Another consideration is to protect the lens with some sort of lens protector, as these can easily get shot out in CQB. Just like any other accessory mounted to the end of your rifle, this adds weight and changes the balance of your gun. The remote switches are nice because you can mount the light far and out of your hands way and activate it from wherever you place the switch. Rifle mounted lights will have switches or buttons and sometimes remote switches too. You will want to mount it where you can easily reach the controls. If we are talking about mounting a light to a rifle, most lights are going to be mounted wherever you have a rail section is available. You might have to use a universal holster or a specific setup to make it all work, so often times that is a headache in it of itself. Running a light or laser on pistol also changes what you have to use to holster your pistol so keep that in mind. Keep in mind when we are talking rails and rail attachments, there is sometimes a conflict in mounting an accessory because of the varying specs and tolerances found between the different manufacturers. You just need to make sure your pistol has a milspec rail. These will have the same universal picatinny rail mounts but a shorter footprint to fit on the muzzle end of a handgun. If you are mounting a light to a pistol, keep in mind there are lights specifically meant to go on airsoft pistols. First, can your gun mount the light you are looking at? This will usually require a rail system. If you play in a place that requires or allows you to run lights, or you simply want to add another cool accessory to your airsoft gun, here are some things to consider when adding a light. LEDs are brighter, run cooler, run longer, and are immune to shock. LED is probably the more prevalent technology right now. Incandescent bulbs are still around though falling out of favor, however they are sufficiently bright in most cases. Lights will either have an incandescent bulb or an LED. You may also want to consider the type of technology used for the light bulb/emitter. Lumens are a measure of brightness, so the higher the number the brighter the light. One spec you can look for to determine if a certain light is right for you is the lumen rating. Having the ability to aim and see in low light conditions can be a decisive advantage on the airsoft field. Lights and lasers are popular airsoft accessories that are very practical.