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Overview
The Steiner Optics DBAL-A3 is a versatile dual beam aiming laser that features a green laser along with an IR laser and IR illuminator, making it suitable for both day and night operations. Powered by a CR123A 3V lithium battery, this aluminum-constructed unit ensures durability while providing reliable performance in various conditions. This laser is often utilized in carbine builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, enhancing target acquisition in low-light environments.
Steiner Optics DBAL-A3 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black
Steiner Optics DBAL-A3 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black was the second most added laser on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Steiner Optics DBAL-D2 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black, with about 12% of all lasers added to builds. That's its 4th straight month at #2. Builds with this laser are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (78%, then 300 Blackout 11%), split between pistol-length (29%) and carbine-length (29%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (92%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today all 7 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $1,650.99 to $1,724.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $1,676.22 at GritR Sports.
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Builds in the community that include the Steiner Optics DBAL-A3 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 17 | $6592.86 |
 | 24 | $5204.22 |
 | 22 | $5949.16 |
 | 20 | $4131.24 |
 | 20 | $6877.39 |
 | 15 | $6765.43 |
 | 29 | $5295.54 |
2 global ratings
Top reviews
Steiner DBAL-A3 combines visible green laser, IR laser, and IR illuminator on one rail mount. Zero retention has been solid across remove-and-replace cycles. Switch placement is intuitive.
Steiner DBAL-A3 battery life on CR123 cells has been excellent across hours of dry fire practice. Visible green, IR laser, and IR illuminator all run from the same battery. Switch placement is intuitive. Zero retention is solid.
