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SMSLaser 3-in-1 MFAL announced

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You’re tired of hearing me talk about SMSLaser, I know. But let’s face it: I love these guys, I love the HFXC, and I definitely love that they’ve just announced a follow-on device.

No name for this device yet, but let’s talk about the high points:

  • It’s a 3-in-1 MFAL ala the PEQ-15, NGAL, IRIS, etc., with an IR illuminator, IR laser, and visible laser. It omits the white light that was on the HFXC.
  • It uses a center mount. The lasers looks like they will be slightly off-bore, but not a ton.
  • There is, supposedly, a built-in defuser cap.
  • The mode selector, battery compartment, and crane port are all on the sides of the device. This is reminiscent of the BE Meyers DAGIR.
  • It keeps the power level buttons, and centerlines the fire button, but now has a top-mounted slider to control the illuminator focus. Also on top: much bigger zeroing turrets.
  • It is supposedly going to CR123s. In a perfect world, I’d rather have 18350s, but it’s certainly workable.
  • It is still a somewhat sizable device compared to the IRIS or NGAL.
  • It is supposedly more waterproof than the HFXC.
  • They have implied it is coming out next month (July).

All in all, it looks pretty good, and will probably dominate the budget market just like the HFXC did. I’ll certainly be grabbing one as soon as they come out.

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RovyVon GL4 Pro Lever Change

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If you’re having problems with your RovyVon GL4 Pro not locking as tight to a Picatinny (1913) rail as tightly as it probably should, it’s not just you (assuming you’re using the right lug “key”). The first run of GL4 Pros appears to have had their rail grabber based on the (proprietary) Glock rail. This version of the grabber works really well with Glocks, but is just a teensy bit loose on Picatinny rails. You can sometimes shim it, which is what I did, but this winds up introducing some alignment issues, and is otherwise not a very satisfying solution.

But, good news: RovyVon has a new version of the lever that’s on newer GL4 Pros!

As you can see, the new lever has cut-outs that allow it to clamp MUCH harder. If you own an original GL4 Pro, you can email them for a warranty replacement if it’s causing you demonstrable problems.

As a reminder, the GL4 Pro is my budget go-to recommendation if you need “active IR” capabilities on a pistol. It’s under $300, it has very usable functionality across all its capabilities, and it’s more-or-less compatible with XVL2 holsters (sometimes with minor fitting).

It would also be my recommendation for shorty CCs… but I may have something else you should look at. Stay tuned.

Reviews

RovyVon GL4 Pro Review

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I’ve been off the night shooting circuit for a couple months due to work and family priorities, but I have finally been able to get back out and shooting recently – and I still love it!

I have been somewhat vocal in my questioning the utility of IR lasers and illuminators on handguns with reflex sights, but readily admit that they are quite a lot of fun to use. Further, if your reflex sight does down or comes loose, the lasers do provide a backup aiming method. Thus, even though I don’t necessarily think they’re a must-have, I’d still recommend them for anyone doing a lot of night vision shooting.

However, giving up your white light is not a great solution, either – so the preference would be a device that could combine both VIS and IR needs into one package. Surefire has this in the form of the XVL2-IRC, which is $1200. RovyVon, an EDC flashlight manufacturer, has come out with a close (but not exact) copy for $300 called the GL4 Pro. I’ve finally had time to test it, and I’d love to tell you what I think.

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