One project I’ve been spending some time on over the past couple months is rehousing my Glock 17 (registered pre-MD-ban SBR) into a B&T USW-G chassis. This has been a bit of a saga, but I think I’ve got the full picture now to share.
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RovyVon GL4 Pro Refresh, GS4, and GL5 Pro News (plus GL8 Pro teaser)
Got a few new releases from RovyVon, and they’re pretty cool. An updated GL4 Pro, and even more exciting: the GL5 Pro with the GS4 tapswitch!
This one is going to take some explaining, so hang on tight and click that read more button.
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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.
External Focus Lens for the RovyVon GL4 Pro Available
If you’re like me, and in love with the RovyVon GL4 Pro, but think the IR illuminator just doesn’t throw far enough, Villain Weapon Systems and Cold Harbour Supply have just what you’re looking for: an External Focus Lens for the RovyVon GL4 Pro/XL/FP.
As you can see, it clamps on to the illuminator head, which means that it’s probably not going to be compatible with holsters (and thus not much of a pistol solution). However, if you’re running a GL4 Pro/XL/FP on a PCC or similar, this is going to be a game changer for the IR illuminator. The photos on the CHS website show a marked reduction in flood and increase in throw, much like the EFL for the VIR II has. It’s not necessarily a super clean IR illuminator spotlight, but it’ll do the trick.
The price is $132 USD, which is not cheap, but for a 4-in-1 solution, a GL4 Pro+EFL is still cheaper than any other option. Remember that you can use the XVL2’s remote switch with the GL4 Pro to improve the control scheme with rifles/PCCs.
RovyVon Releasing New Versions of the GL4 Pro
Did you see my review of the GL4 Pro and go “yes, but only if it could perform Lasik surgery, too?” Well, RovyVon has you covered now.
The GL4 Pro XL is out for $500 right now. The GL4 Pro FP is out in May for $800. I won’t comment on the legality of these solutions, but will note that the GL4 Pro is more than adequate for most pistol range tasks, especially at night or indoors.
RovyVon GL4 Pro Review
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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