Colt Firearms Collector
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Manufacturer description: Colt LaserMax Foregrip Laser is a powerful red laser. The Laser Max Colt CGL Foregrip Laser is built to last with durable fiber-reinforced nylon and the American Defense mounting system.  The Laser-Max Foregrip Colt CGL Laser Light is activated by a simple button that can be pressed for momentary activation or hands-free use.

• Mounts quickly and securely to an AR-15, M-4, PDW, or other black rifle with Picatinny style rails

• A vertical pistol grip 

• A powerful 5mW red laser aiming device

• An LED navigation light to illuminate obstacles

• Durable American Defense mounting system. System can be reversed if desired

• Activation Switch - half depressed for momentary activation, fully depress for hands-free use

By David M. Fortier  (Rifleshooting Magazine) September 23, 2010

Along with a LE6940 I also had a chance to review Colt's new CGL Foregrip Laser, a joint project with LaserMax that's produced entirely here in the U.S. The unit projects a 635-nanometer red laser aiming sight in either constant or pulse modes. The pulse mode makes the laser quicker to acquire and increases battery life. The sight can hold alignment within 1/2 m.o.a. at 25 yards and sits in line with the bore. The CGL is also equipped with an LED navigation light (blue, white or red are offered).

Functions are activated via a rotating knob on the back of the unit. A push-button on the front provides either momentary or constant-on activation of the laser. Power is supplied by AA batteries that provide 30 hours (constant on) or 60 hours (pulsating) of run time. Mounting is accomplished by a side-lever that locks the unit onto a standard 1913 rail.
In testing I found the selector knob was easy to manipulate and the push-button activation switch simple to use. The grip itself fit my hand fairly well. However, I did not care for the trigger-like push-button activation switch. I don't normally grip a vertical fore grip in the same manner as I do a rifle's pistol grip.