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Overview
The Steiner Optics DBAL-D2 Dual Beam Aiming Laser offers both a green laser and an IR laser, along with an IR illuminator, enabling precise targeting in various lighting conditions. With its robust aluminum construction and compatibility with CR123A 3V Lithium batteries, this unit is designed to withstand the demands of tactical use while providing reliable performance. This laser is commonly found on carbine builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a popular choice for those seeking enhanced aiming capabilities.
Steiner Optics DBAL-D2 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black
Steiner Optics DBAL-D2 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black was the most added laser on GunPartPicker in August 2026, ahead of the Steiner Optics DBAL-A3 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black, with about 33% of all lasers added to builds. That's its 4th straight month at #1. Builds with this laser are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (90%, then .308 Win 10%), split between mid-length (57%) and carbine-length (29%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (81%, then AR-10 14%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today all 5 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $1,676.22 to $1,899.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $1,676.22 at BattleHawk Armory, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Steiner Optics DBAL-D2 Dual Beam Aiming Laser with IR LED Illuminator - Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
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![]() | 27 | $7872.77 |
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![]() | 32 | $5919.98 |
![]() | 37 | $6583.88 |
![]() | 12 | $6034.99 |
![]() | 25 | $5515.39 |
![]() | 34 | $5633.19 |
![]() | 19 | $3424.09 |
![]() | 24 | $4960.01 |
![]() | 13 | $7206.13 |
![]() | 34 | $7010.57 |
![]() | 26 | $4592.16 |
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battery life is solid
Steiner DBAL-D2 dual beam aiming laser drops in to a standard picatinny rail. Visible and IR lasers from one unit. Switch placement is intuitive. Zero retention through removal cycles is solid. Quality Steiner build throughout.
best in this price range
solid light. mount screws backed out once