If you’ve used a laser training cartridge before, you may have noticed that some models don’t simply fall out when you’re finished. Instead, they need to be pushed out from the muzzle with a cleaning rod or similar tool.
That doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with the cartridge. It often comes down to how the laser cartridge is designed.
Why Do Some Laser Cartridges Need to Be Pushed Out?
Many laser cartridges are longer than a live 9mm round and are designed to be inserted directly into the chamber rather than fed from a magazine.
These designs typically fit tightly in the chamber during use. As a result, after dry fire practice or zeroing your optics, the cartridge may need to be manually pushed out from the muzzle with a cleaning rod or similar tool.
A Different Approach: Closer to a Real 9mm Cartridge
The Aeroshot 2-in-1 Dry Fire & Bore Sight Laser takes a different approach.
Its cartridge-size body and tapered profile are designed to more closely replicate the dimensions and handling of a real 9mm round. Unlike longer chamber-inserted laser cartridges, it can be loaded directly into the chamber or fed from a compatible magazine.
In most compatible firearms, the cartridge can also drop free under gravity after the action is opened, rather than requiring you to push it out from the muzzle after every use.
The same cartridge combines two separate functions: a firing-pin-activated laser for dry fire practice and a constant-on laser for bore sighting.
For short-barrel and subcompact pistols, cartridge-style designs can also solve another common fitment issue. Learn why barrel length matters when choosing a bore sight.
Can a Laser Training Cartridge Still Get Stuck?
It’s possible. Fit can vary from firearm to firearm. Differences in chamber dimensions and manufacturing tolerances can affect how easily a cartridge releases. A dirty chamber or heavy carbon buildup can also reduce available clearance and create a tighter fit.
In most compatible firearms, the Aeroshot 2-in-1 is designed to drop free under gravity, but a tighter fit may occur with certain firearms or when fouling builds up in the chamber.
