Thank you! Just wasted time on a different video explaining laser zeroing but they gave NO info on how to actually do it! Your video was very helpful!

@proteqcustomgear

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We're happy to be of service!

@suspectedstar

4 жыл бұрын

Dude I legit just fell for the same thing. Guy with the sharpie board right?

@1StiTurbo

3 жыл бұрын

@@suspectedstar Yep!

@dannypierce9528

Жыл бұрын

So here you go this is what I do I go down the hallway in my house and I’ll put the laser adjusted to exactly where my iron sites go. Then I get on pay for at 15 yards and a shoot I set up for target so in case it’s off a little bit I can see exactly where it hits then you just start adjusting it left or right up or down man. The top screw is very tight and it goes in angled. Don’t be scared to put some pressure on it. I will say this love it will get you within a foot doing it like this and then you have to adjust and don’t be scared to go ahead and give it a few turns I do 15 yards, 17 yards something like that if you do it to close up then if you were to need it at any greater distance, it may not be on the target as good so I say 15 yards man only because what if you are in a Walmart or something and a mass shooter comes out know if it’s good at 50 feet it will be good at 75 feet

Finally, a video on sight adjustment on the TLR 6. THANK YOU!

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vincent!

@NiNjaTurtLe697

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Thanks OP!

@NiNjaTurtLe697

2 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear how would one go about clamping the gun?

Thank you !!! I always thought it was like Hollywood. You aim at any distance and you get a bullseye. Now, I know the reality is 5 feet is different than 12 feet is different than 30 feet. I kept adjusting my laser thinking it was a piece of crap.

@V0yager74656

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is it SHOULD NOT BE different. A properly aligned laser will light up a point the exact distance and direction from the BARREL no matter how far it is. If your laser is 1/2" below the barrel (like a guide rod laser), it will pin 1/2" BELOW THE BARREL which will be 1/4 to 1/2" BELOW THE SIGHT. This is a GREAT video of how to NOT align a laser. The reason is demonstrated - improper alignment will CHANGE WITH DISTANCE. In this video, he aligns it with the barrel at 12' which means it is aimed HIGH at farther distances and LOW at nearer distances. In short, he has it pointed upward, not straight. If the laser were in your barrel, his method would work. If you have two lasers on your gun, they should point the same two points whether 1/2" or 1/2 mile. If those are 1/2" and 1" directly below the barrel, they will light up spots 1/2" and 1" BELOW your target (diffusion aside). A properly aligned laser WILL be "like Hollywood". Just keep in mind your difference between the barrel and the laser. Point it 1/2" low if it is 1/2" below the barrel and that will be accurate at any distance. Think about it - even the SIGHT does not pin the actual bullet target and you cannot alter the height of the sights. It's the same with lasers.

@jrico7244

2 жыл бұрын

@@V0yager74656 Damn it Man!😂😂😂😂 You definitely know your stuff! I have been educating myself on lasers for the last few months an went to buy one over the weekend! Gonna try to dial it in soon! I appreciate all your knowledge you just dropped on us! Will keep all in mind when I go to the range in a few minutes!💯✌🏻

@NiNjaTurtLe697

2 жыл бұрын

@@V0yager74656 alright, well, can you please show me a proper video? Plz and thanks

@virgiljohnny

2 жыл бұрын

@@V0yager74656 I think I'm with you on this one. So if I use a barrel laser in the shape of a 9mm round, and put that dot on a wall, and measure the distance between the center of the barrel and the under-barrel laser and match that distance between the two dots, those laser lines (and the barrel and the under barrel laser) will be parallel at any distance.

@theFormidable1

10 ай бұрын

​@@V0yager74656but bullet trajectory is not straight like a laser, sooner or later it'll have drop off

Your explanation was perfect ! Better than every other video I’ve seen about lasers !

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patriot!

Thank you for taking the time to put this video together, you are a true brother looking out for us and I am grateful for your time sir. Much love, respect, and peace to you and your team, sir.

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bassem!

@obxburg

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🇺🇸🙌🏼

Great video. I was actually hoping to specifically find an approximate distance for sighting it in. You gave me that. Thanks, very helpful

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Brian!

Excellent instructional video! Great information, answered all of my questions, and just stuck to the information without an axe to grind or going off on tangents! Top notch instructor. Much appreciated! I'm saving this video for future reference for sure

Thank you, this video helped me get my laser on sight.

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Scott!

Thank you so much , I was able to sight my TLR6 for G43X , awesome video

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jaime! Thank you for your kind words!

I used a bore laser in the chamber and adjusted the red dot on the TLR 6 to the laser from the bore at 16 feet made one final adjustment when I shot it in and it's all good. it's also good to use to check your sights as well

I’ve been going to the range for a few weeks now. Every time I adjust my laser sight then go to shoot when I feel like it’s zeroed, I’m off. But after watching this video, I definitely learned a few new things and will be paying more attention to how I utilize my shots when practicing with my laser. Thank you for this informative video, and happy holidays to you and yours from Washington! 🙏🏽

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Yamishinzo!

This was exactly what i was looking for thank you!

Thanks you this was a perfect explanation on laser sighting!

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Trev!

Best instructional video I’ve seen for this. Thank you!

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent instruction. learned a lot thank you.

Great video, explained the process vert simple! Thank you! I’ve sight my laser in at 15 ft that’s just my preference and everyone has there own. But very nice video great explanation!

Outstanding information in your video. I had almost given up looking for how to do this. :)

Just the video I needed for my Olight...Salute

Tremendous Help!!! And this is the same model of light and laser I'm getting only one for a 1911. Thanks for the great video

Finally, someone that gives multiple examples. I have been looking for a video like this for quite a while. Thanks for the info!

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, William! Thank you for your kind words!

Real good video I was just tuning my laser going through the same steps

Great instructional video ! Thanks

@proteqcustomgear

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent instruction video! Very informative. I was thinking I would have to go to the range to zero it in, good to know I can do it at home. New subscriber for sure!

Thank you Uncle Brother very good explanation on everything I now comprehend is picking my right distance

best short i have seen. thanks

Wow, GREAT VIDEO, Very well explained, your explanation helped a hole lot, Thankyou ❤😊

Great video!! Thanks so much!!

Twelve feet just above the front sight. Good to know, just got a Viridian and needed help to sight it in. Great video.

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for the information

Informational video, helpful for a novice shooter...looking forward to hitting the range, thanks for the help!

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mountain High! Stay safe!

Just what I needed . Got the TLR6 for P365

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Just installed my first one yesterday. The sight was a foot high and 2 foot to the right when I unboxed it. I adjusted it the same way you did.

Finally somebody who explained it and I understood it.

Great video

Thanks Steven...Great Info Much appreciated ! Liked/Subscribed !

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for your support!

Excellent video... as usual.

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DML!

Dale Gribble has a KZread channel? Awesome!

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! You're not the first to mention that. 😜

@groov3004

5 ай бұрын

@@proteqcustomgearvideo was great. Thanks Mr. Gribble!

Very helpful, hopefully YT is letting safety info and things like this about firearms to be seen... be blessed friends! ❤

You’re an awesome instructor, you’ve answered all my questions. Now, can you do a video on scope alignment?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! We sure can!

Very helpful thx.

Very practical video.

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ!

Thank you.

Great video!!

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abram!

Thanks man very helpful 👍

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome L.A!

This is a great video and excellent tutorial I think I screwed my screw in to tight at the bottom of my laser hopefully I comes out some when I order these new Allen keys🤦🏾‍♂️

Best to do a uniform offset so it’ll always be zeroed

straight to the point thanks helped me zero my tlr6 in 1o mins

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent...thx

Thanks for the info!

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Thank you sir. I just got my TLR-8G in the mail yesterday.

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joshua!

@frankeast947

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same thing but it's like my lazer isn't moving? Any advice? Is the big screw for up and down and the small for L R?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankeast947 the adjustment screws on lasers are typically the same size. One is on the bottom, and one is on the side.

@frankeast947

3 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear Thanks! I figured it out!

Thanks sir.

Thanks I have the same gun and same laser after watch another video that didn’t explain how yours helped

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words 4wheeling!

Great video sir.

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you AK!

Well done as usual. It would seem that sighting at around 15 yards after adjusting it at 12’ might be the best way to mitigate the parallax of the laser from the muzzle. Either way, definitely a good video for a place to start!

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great point Plot, as long as the user remembers to account for offset for closer range shots. Stay safe! 🤙

Good video

Thank you awesome video.

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video thanks

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome K!

Thanks kind sir.

@proteqcustomgear

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Happy to help!

Ok understood and thanks. I bought a laser pointer-pen that I keep in my bag and practice two things. First is looking at a distant object and then starting the pointer and have it light at the same point im looking at. Second is settling down to not shake. If a person practices this for just a few weeks both will be within a 1 inch circle. The practice teaches you fast concentration and focus. Last thing id want is to shoot someone, I cant think of anything worse. I pray im never forced to do what I have to.

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Nice suggestion to build motor skills!

Excellent ! Thanks

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great to the point video with supporting Logic and common sense. Really enjoyed this video as it really does explain how to adjust the TLR-6 combo. Great job and thank you so much. 🎩♠️

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ratagris! Thank you for your kind words!

great job ty!

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great presentation Thanks

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome George! Glad it helped!

Very professional

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lei!

Thank you !

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

thank you sir made alot of sense this old dog learned a new trick

@proteqcustomgear

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ghost! 🤙

Thank you for the video. Something I am not clear about. If we adjust the laser for X-ft distance, does it mean that there will error in Elevation for any object farther or closer than X-ft? In other word, the adjustment is true zero for only one specific distance and not for any other distances. Is it correct to say that; laser is above the target for farther than X-ft, and laser is below the target for closer than X-ft? Did I understand it right?

You said it best at 5:00 mark... If you set your laser dot's to any distance they fail and you need to use your iron sights. If you do it correctly and set the laser sight to be the same as your iron sights/red dot sight, only the laser will be somewhere from 3 maybe down to 1 inch difference lower. set the laser to be exact on your sight, but the distance lower. It will not change at any distance this way.

thank you

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michael!

I chose to ZERO my point of convergence (POC) at 12.5 yds (37.5ft). My trigger guard laser sits 1/2 inch under my muzzle. So, my point of impact (POI) will only be 1/2 inch high - decreasing as I approach my POC with the flip (high now = low) being mostly true out to 25 yds. The drop rate at the 25 yd point will be a bit more but close enough. Plus, if I keep my whits about me I can make mental adjustments and aim the dot a fraction higher. Even if not, I don't expect my POI to be less than an inch off of where the dot hits.

What happens when the elevation screw falls out, is their any way it could be zeroed back in? My elevation screw fell out and when screwed back in, it doesn't move the lazer at all and I can't find any information online for it..

Nice video man, ive been looking for sumthn identical to this for about a week off & on so i have no idea how youtube didn't show it to me sooner but thanks for explaining. What's the deal with the damn safety glasses tho? Are you worried the papers gonna fly up in your face & cut your eye ball or what lol

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evan! Not sure why it didn't come up sooner. I wear safety glasses because I make holsters and shoot and teach on the range all day. It's easier to just leave them on.

Good info 👍

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MOOCH180

2 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear you welcome

Tysm

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Carlos!

Great Video.. any tips on how to sight a laser to a gun with a red dot? ( Canik TP9 elite combat with Vortex?)

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

With the red dot being very close to the bore centerline, I typically zero them at about 15 yards. However with lasers being so far from the bore centerline, mechanical offset can become a problem if the laser is zeroed too far away and not remembered at the typical close range that defensive gun uses occur within.

What size Allen wrench do you use?

The distance for optimal laser differential targeting is 6 meters (20 feet). This is the standard for combat training. Always gun vise the weapon for sighting. 25m engagements not uncommon at all with criminals.

So the screw on the side adjusts for windage and the one on the bottom does elevation. That's what I needed to know.

As what you hav detailed,is 12ft the regular distance for aiming the lazer to the target even if you aim it beyond?. Tnx.

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

For defensive gun use, 12 feet is the middle ground of the 0 to 21 feet range. It will give the user the least amount of mechanical offset within that distance.

I got the Streamline TLR 2 HL for the Glock 17, i got it fine tuned pretty good. I have to aim 1 inch or so high ( at 21 feet at range ) to make it go dead center. Would you just keep the laser adjusted right where it is and aim 1 inch high to be dead center, or try and adjust the sight 1 inch higher and aim center?

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

I'd probably adjust it. Also remember that lasers aren't for fine-tuned precision, but more-so for general shot placement. You'll always have the mechanical offset to deal with.

@Johnny_Ohio

2 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear i went back to the range, adjusted laser a touch, now it shoots just about perfect center when i aim center. Much easier than using sights now.

But which tool did you use for the TLR-6 ? Why does nobody discuss this ?

I've got a laser sight on my Umarex air rilfe, the windage is spot on, but even at a wall 6-7 feet away, the dot looks 3-4" too high... I think I stripped the screw... what should I do?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Since it's on an air rifle, try adjusting it while aiming at something around 100 feet.

dang it dale

@proteqcustomgear

2 жыл бұрын

haha!

How do I align using a P365 SAS that doesn’t have a sight at the front end of the slide?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Just look through the sights that are embedded into the top of the slide. Keep both eyes open so you can see the laser dot while looking through the slide's sights.

more i learn it seems lasers r best for darkness only.... do red dot have same issue? n why CT zeros their lasers at 50 ft is odd....

What size is the allen key you are using to adjust?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

It is a .050" allen key.

I prefer to zero my lasers in parallel. I have lasers that vary in laser-to-center-bore distance from 2.75" to 1.5". I rest my pistol on the muzzle, laser light illuminated on a piece of paper and mark it. I mark the POI using a LaserHit laser cartridge. I make a target with two 1" circles the same distance apart as the laser-cartridge measurements. Measure using center to center of the circles. I test the zero distance using LaserHit app and make any adjustments to windage and elevation as needed. I verify at the range. No matter the distance from target my POA and POI remain constant. I aim my laser dot a couple of inches low where I want the actual POI to be. Takes very little practice to get used to the adjustment, and is easier to remember than a gradient increase/decrease in POA/POI using convergent zeroing as seen here. I also use purple loctite on my lasers. Screws will move on many lasers. Purple tightens just enough and seem to be helping problem lasers maintain their zero. Same brand but different units will differ in mechanical performance, in my experience. Either way, good video, good information! Thanks. Oh, if you do not have a training laser cartridge you can simply measure the distance of laser to bore center with a ruler.

@proteqcustomgear

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Winston, and for sharing your methodology! The parallel concept with the full-time mechanical offset mindset is an interesting approach. I have a couple of things to add to remember, if I may. The bullet's flight path is an arc of course, so it will cross the laser dot once on its way up, and once on its way down. That being said, anything inside of 75-100 yards should fly pretty straight for all intents and purposes. It is a good practice, in my opinion, to use the pistol's laser dot for closer quarters applications (say inside 20 yards) at larger targets (the upper torso). For anything outside of those constraints (longer shots or smaller targets) I highly recommend using the iron sights (or optic nowadays) for better precision, because the pistol laser dot moves A LOT at further distances, and becomes more of a distraction than a benefit.

@winstonsmiths2449

Жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear Yep, I agree! My "preferred" laser range is 25 yards or less. Agree completely with your iron sight comments. Excellent observations, I will re-read your reply to make sure I get it LOL.

Sir, Very Well Done !! I Know Nothing... Until Now.. What ? Laser To Fit Beretta px4 storm subcompact ? ? Blessings To Fellow American Patriots. Amen

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I'd look into Crimson Trace.

@paulfewings2688

3 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear will do..and thanks 4 reply

Which holes

The closer the target is to the pistol, the lower will be the laser. The laser is farther from the bore line than are the iron sights. At less than 7 yards, you're barely going to have time to unholster the handgun, especially for pocket carry, when the assailant is running at you. At a yard away, you're not using any sighting to fire on the assailant. At 7 yards, the laser will get you on target well enough for defensive use. If you're using a laser on a full-sized handgun, notice how far you can aim out to where the dot is bouncing around so much that you really cannot ensure where you are aiming.

Why no bore sight?

@proteqcustomgear

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. There's several ways to do it. This is a very simple way for somebody with no tools to do it in the comfort of their own home. Bore sights are an added expense that tend to be more of a hassle than they're worth. Eyeballs work great, though, and we have 2 of them so why not use them and the pistol's sights to do the trick in this case! 👍

Do you know John Redcorn?

If you put a handgun in a vice with a laser and fired one round at a target that's seven yards away would the laser be zeroed if you adjusted the laser to the POI at that distance?

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I would not recommend shooting it from a vise, unless you are using a ransom rest. I would shoot it off-hand or from a rested position, then put it in the vise and align the iron sights' POA with the POI, and then adjust the POA of the laser to the POI. Or, just use the simpler method shared in this video and be done with it in about 1 minute.

@myopinionpal8880

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fast response. I also have a laser bore sight could I use it to zero my laser sight at 7 to 8 yards. I forgot to put this information in my original comment.

Wouldn't it be easier to use a bore laser and then match the two laser dots up?

TU on film but .. Hence, why I never use lasers. They all have two major issues. Distance and batteries. Unless you ask the intruders to move to the exact distance where the laser is perfectly sighted and ask them to wait while you replace batteries.

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The laser is just for a ball park point of impact, not for precision. They're also useful for circumstances where you cannot get a clear sight picture, say, shooting over the top of an obstacle at a target that is crouched on the opposite side of the obstacle. You can't see the sight alignment, but you can see the dot.

What about 20 feet ?

All of this talk about sighting in at the right distance is a result of parallax effect. Parallax is exaggerated by increasing the distance that the exit point of the laser becomes further away from the end of the muzzle. The same is true with scopes. That is why a scope should be mounted with the lowest possible mounting base, and always mounted directly over and parallel with the barrel. If the laser is off set to the side, you will have lateral parallax as the distance changes, as well as vertical parallax. The laser and the path of the bullet have two different paths. You can adjust the laser or sight so that they intersect at any point, but will only intersect at that point, and change as the bullet drops from the time it leaves the muzzle. The laser travels in a straight line. The bullet does not. They are not originating from the same point. Lasers mounted on the side of the gun compounds the movement, shifting point of impact, vertically and laterally as well.

So just sight in the laser a little bit above the front dot

@proteqcustomgear

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, or line it up with the front sight at 12-15 feet.

In bright light you will be using your iron sights because the laser will likely not even be visible. In darkness you will be looking over your iron sights because you can't see them anyway but you can see the laser dot. While most defensive shots will likely be close range, I still want my laser sighted to 25 yards or more if I have to shoot a longer distance in the dark. If you sight your laser for very close range you will be shooting way low at greater distances in the dark. With a 9 mm shots out to 100 yards on a man sized target are not out of the question. I agree that pistol lasers are not the most accurate but I would rather maximize the capability to a few inches rather than a few feet.

@proteqcustomgear

3 жыл бұрын

All great comments, Philip! The laser dot is quite large and fuzzy at 100 yards, and the elevation distance is still going to be several inches even with a 25 yard zero, but I be you could still hit a man-size target at 100 yards with your laser as your sighting system. But the beauty of it is, to each his own! The main thing is that you know your platform like the back of your hand, no matter how you choose to set it up.

@philipmartin2622

3 жыл бұрын

@@proteqcustomgear My number one suggestion for anyone adding a laser is to make sure your iron sights are on target first and then align the laser to it. Last year I bought two 9mm pistols, one with fixed sights and one with adjustable sights. The fixed sights had to be milled .028 inches to be on target at 25 yards. The adjustable sights were erratic until I noticed that the front sight was moving back and forth in it's dovetail mount from shot to shot. It felt tight with my fingers but the force of the recoil kept moving it slowly from center to about .030 left and slowly back to the center again. This sight will need to be pinned. It turns out that I found several other shooters with the same problem and didn't know it. In short, make sure your sights are tight and don't move as you transport and shoot your firearm especially scopes. I now put a tiny drop of white paint somewhere on my front and rear sights so that I can tell immediately if they have moved. It is a good idea to pick your favorite ammo before you lock in the sights. I use white paint which I can remove and repaint if I change loads and readjust the sights.