"Shit that works"... or DOESN'T!!!!
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Disclaimer: In the end, we discovered, Tim did not, in fact, charge the light battery correctly. All of these electronic, computer charging instruments means too many moving parts and therefore testing, testing, testing before one relies on anything.
Testing a Glock 19 with a Laser Light in South Africa
Hi folks, Kim and I are at our ranch in South Africa, and here, the only pistol we have access to is a Glock 19 equipped with a laser light. You can see the light is on, and today Kim wants to get a feel for using it.
Kim’s Training & Practice Goals
Kim has professional training with a Glock, but not with this specific Glock, not with +P+ ammo, and not in South Africa.
She probably hasn’t fired a Glock in two years, so she wants to get comfortable with it again.
Since self-defense situations often happen in low light or darkness, practicing with the laser is important.
Using the Laser Light
Kim is standing 7 meters from the target.
The key to using a laser is holding it steady on target while maintaining trigger control.
The problem? Stock Glock triggers are pretty bad, making it harder to keep the laser steady while firing.
Unexpected Issue: The Laser Turns Off After Every Shot
As Kim fires, the laser turns off after every shot, which is not ideal.
We’re not sure why—it’s not a battery issue since the battery is fully charged.
Kim tries to hold the laser button down with her thumb, but that’s not practical for real-world use.
After some testing, we confirm that the laser keeps shutting off after each shot, which is a problem.
Final Thoughts
We’re not sure if this laser model is even available in America, but here in South Africa, it’s what we have access to.
For now, we’ll continue practicing and troubleshooting the issue. Thanks for tuning in!
