After watching a half dozen reviews on this, decided to order a few for various rifles. Pistols I have a few Streamlight TLR-8's and really like them but little chunky for mounting on the top/side of a rifle rail.
@1:54 Put a small amount of silicone on the o ring and it will slide easily into place. Also if you look close there is an arrow on the cord plug and a unlock/lock padlock symbol on the unit itself making it super easy to slide the cord plug into the unit and twist to lock the cord into place. Not a perfect unit (I wish it had a momentary switch) but very good for the money. Also - Crimson Trace - where are spare batteries??? I checked your site and didn't see any.
It's a standard 18350 battery, you can buy a pair with their own charger for like $20 on Amazon. Or for a bit more you can get others with the built-in USB charging port.
"I wish it had a momentary switch" IT DOES, per this review where they show it in action on the 301. I've set it to the proper timecode th-cam.com/video/SxV0CYEEYOA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you soo much for the o ring tip…I literally broke one of pressure switches already trying to use an adjustable wrench..poor design by crimson trace but outside of that I love the light/laser
Laser is very bright and is easily visible 50+ feet away. Brightness: Features 1000 lumen LED light and a 5mW peak, 620-670nm, Class 3R visible green laser
@@DinkGear50 feet ain’t 💩, If I don’t get 4-5 hundred yards, it’s not going on my rifle. And hold zero for 2-3 hundred rounds. And rechecked after that.
The pressure switch on this is garbageeee xD I managed to make it work but to anyone with a slightly out of spec rail you might have to shave off some of the plastic at the bottom to make it work.
Troy socc 2.2 handstop (for C grip), Holosun Ls221 & a arisaka 300series with km1e head would make more sense, especially if you plan on NV down the road
@@EDCIndiana I have one of these on a colt M4A1 with a fixed front and with it right up to the front of the rail the light and laser split the front sight.
Greetings! Crimson Trace makes many different models, right? Right! So maybe consider putting "Model 301" in your title next time, so that those seeking info on the CMR-204 or CMR-207 aren't wasting their time pointlesslyl 👍
According to the specs: RIGHTNESS: Features 1000 lumen LED light and a 5mW peak, 620-670nm, Class 3R visible green laser that is in conformance with and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 with a max power output of 5mW for a Class 3R Green Laser - brightest beam allowed by law
@@DinkGear thank you. I ordered mine a couple of days ago and I'm hoping I made the right decision. I really appreciate the video and you replying so quickly.
Adjustments screws don’t have tension it didn’t hold zero, had to return it. Sad it’s a great design other than the adjustment screws need to have tension or clicks
We put our products through thousands of rounds of simulated and live fire testing to ensure they hold zero, please contact our customer service in the future if you have any issues with our product and they'll get you taken care of.
@@crimsontrace So are you coming out with a version II that will address these issues soon? I would love to know and also what about a differnt battery such as a CR123A?
@@crimsontrace are people who buy the current version going to be able to swap out their unit for the new unit when it comes out? It sounds like you guys are aware of the issues that the current units have.
If you ever operated, you'd realize that's a terrible way to mount a pressure switch. You need to move it more forward and mount the switch to get a C-Grip.
Mounted to a KS7 shotgun and it's holding up great!!! Laser has stayed zeroed with 12 gauge bullpup recoil!!!
After watching a half dozen reviews on this, decided to order a few for various rifles. Pistols I have a few Streamlight TLR-8's and really like them but little chunky for mounting on the top/side of a rifle rail.
If you moved it forward to the front you would avoid the majority of that shadow on the can.
“But muh black polymer pic spacers”
@@thelucidcanoe1549 needs room for flip up front sights
@@postsniper-7532Backup sight can fit behind the light/laser.
Thanks for the tip on the remote cord plug. Couldn't get mine to lock in so set it aside and mounted where I could reach it. Will remount it later.
@1:54 Put a small amount of silicone on the o ring and it will slide easily into place. Also if you look close there is an arrow on the cord plug and a unlock/lock padlock symbol on the unit itself making it super easy to slide the cord plug into the unit and twist to lock the cord into place. Not a perfect unit (I wish it had a momentary switch) but very good for the money. Also - Crimson Trace - where are spare batteries??? I checked your site and didn't see any.
It's a standard 18350 battery, you can buy a pair with their own charger for like $20 on Amazon. Or for a bit more you can get others with the built-in USB charging port.
"I wish it had a momentary switch"
IT DOES, per this review where they show it in action on the 301. I've set it to the proper timecode
th-cam.com/video/SxV0CYEEYOA/w-d-xo.html
This Thing Ain't Worth $300.00!
Don’t use silicone lol
Thank you soo much for the o ring tip…I literally broke one of pressure switches already trying to use an adjustable wrench..poor design by crimson trace but outside of that I love the light/laser
What a beautiful rifle...👍👍👍
Beautiful AR-15
Man after my own heart guns and sxs absolutely awesome!!!
So, you didn't think it was important to do a test Outdoors at night?
Kinda cool battery. Thanks for the video.
Had same issue with the o ring locking . Good video thanks .
Did I miss the laser?
Have you run a ton of ammo through it yet ? Hows it hold up . Ive heard you either get something good or a trip to the ups store.
why isn't anyone talking about the power of the laser? this is a major selling point i have no use for a laser i can't see 30 feet away.
Laser is very bright and is easily visible 50+ feet away.
Brightness: Features 1000 lumen LED light and a 5mW peak, 620-670nm, Class 3R visible green laser
@@DinkGear50 feet ain’t 💩, If I don’t get 4-5 hundred yards, it’s not going on my rifle. And hold zero for 2-3 hundred rounds. And rechecked after that.
Would this work with a shotgun????
I don't see why not... As long as there's a rail to attach to it.
Are you still liking it?
Yes
The pressure switch on this is garbageeee xD
I managed to make it work but to anyone with a slightly out of spec rail you might have to shave off some of the plastic at the bottom to make it work.
Troy socc 2.2 handstop (for C grip), Holosun Ls221 & a arisaka 300series with km1e head would make more sense, especially if you plan on NV down the road
Are the light and laser wide enough apart to go around a DD fixed front iron sight?
I would say yes, however I believe it would cast a shadow unless right up against it.
@@DinkGear thank you sir. Great review btw.
@@EDCIndiana I was wondering the same thing, going to go ahead and purchase
@@giom5264 sweet please update when u can & let me know. I don't have the money yet but I'll know my decision. Thanks
@@EDCIndiana I have one of these on a colt M4A1 with a fixed front and with it right up to the front of the rail the light and laser split the front sight.
How has it worked I hear they don’t hold zero have you had any issues?
No issues
My pressure switch cable snap off called the company they shipping me a new one once there back on stock.
Why did you mount that so far back?😂
I’m looking forward to a shooting video
so no independent laser/light pad? The pad is only 1 button?
Yes, one pad with selector dial for all laser / light options
Do you think it's better to install on the top like you have it now or on the side on the rail?
Actually, don't mind running it on the top. The sight doesn't even see it. Makes it easy cause the pressure plate is on the side.
Greetings! Crimson Trace makes many different models, right? Right! So maybe consider putting "Model 301" in your title next time, so that those seeking info on the CMR-204 or CMR-207 aren't wasting their time pointlesslyl 👍
Yes, they do. That's why the model # is listed on the image as well as in the video description.
How many lumens is the light?
According to the specs: RIGHTNESS: Features 1000 lumen LED light and a 5mW peak, 620-670nm, Class 3R visible green laser that is in conformance with and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 with a max power output of 5mW for a Class 3R Green Laser - brightest beam allowed by law
Do you know if it's waterproof at all?
Per Crimson Trace website: IPX7 RATED (1 METER FOR 30 MINUTES) which means probably splashes or rain
@@DinkGear thank you. I ordered mine a couple of days ago and I'm hoping I made the right decision. I really appreciate the video and you replying so quickly.
Adjustments screws don’t have tension it didn’t hold zero, had to return it. Sad it’s a great design other than the adjustment screws need to have tension or clicks
We put our products through thousands of rounds of simulated and live fire testing to ensure they hold zero, please contact our customer service in the future if you have any issues with our product and they'll get you taken care of.
@@crimsontrace I did, they said that it is something they were trying to fix in the future for a newer model as they had people report the same thing.
@@ethancothren4110 Noted, we will check in with the engineering team & see where we are at with the update and will let you know.
@@crimsontrace So are you coming out with a version II that will address these issues soon? I would love to know and also what about a differnt battery such as a CR123A?
@@crimsontrace are people who buy the current version going to be able to swap out their unit for the new unit when it comes out? It sounds like you guys are aware of the issues that the current units have.
Move. It. Forward.
Can you zero in the laser?
Absolutely
That hand stop is on backwards..
It is purposely put on that way
The biggest missing feature at this price point is a strobe mode for the light.
🤢 plz crimson trace dont listen to this guy lol
Amazon
Purdy gun do any training?
Do you?
@@teddyfresh9605 often , tactical training also with military and police.
If you ever operated, you'd realize that's a terrible way to mount a pressure switch. You need to move it more forward and mount the switch to get a C-Grip.
This Thing Ain't Worth $300.00!
how come?
@@axfl6733 Because they used to cost $150.00 not to long ago.
@@tonymickens8803have you bought groceries lately, I’m not getting it cause the laser range is 50 feet, so the tester said.