Crimson Trace laser grips-are they worth it?

[gunman42782]

I have been contemplating buying a set of these for the Ruger P90 or P89, but I really hate to spend that much money for them. I watched a show on Outdoor Channel the other day, and I do see why it cost so much, as there is a lot of hand work that goes into them. For those that have them, do you feel it is worth the cost? They would cost almost what either gun did originally!

[tsix]

They are worth it for me.

[rcmodel]

I think they are the best made, and most intuitive to use of any lasers on the market. Probably also the most durable.

They will not make a terrific handgun shot out of an average one however.
If you miss with iron sights, you will still miss with CT laser grips.

They do not work at all well in bright sunlight.

For point & shoot self-defense in low light they are most excellent however!

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[Javelin]

If you cannot get a Lasermax sight for your firearm then yes Crimson Trace would be my pick.

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[armoredman]

Crimson Trace lasergrips are natural and easy to use, unlike any other system that requires a push button. I have had mine on my PO1 for some time now, which is worn every single day of the week, no exceptions.

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They have held up perfectly, still work just as well as when they came out of the box.

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[basicblur]

Crimson Trace lasergrips are natural and easy to use, unlike any other system that requires a push button Went with LaserMax myself…thought they were neater, cleaner, closer to bore center. While some view the fact that Crimson Trace can be operated by your shooting hand (one-handed operation), I’m a bit leery ‘bout suffering from “Sympathetic Finger Reflex”.
Hold your hand (empty) in your normal pistol grip and squeeze your hand as your would to turn on a Crimson Trace-my trigger finger has a natural tendency to move inward as I squeeze. While I may be able to train myself to stop this, iff’n you’re under pressure you know what happens to fine motor skills. ‘Course, I know you shouldn’t have your finger on the trigger until you’re ready to shoot, but if you have your laser on before you have your finger on the trigger is there really any difference in the systems?
Actually, your shooting hand can operate the LaserMax although it might be a bit awkward? The takedown lever/switch can be pushed from either side, so you can reach up and push the switch to the left (assuming you’re right-handed) as well as using your free/support hand to push it from the right.
Remember…one man’s “feature” is another man’s bug!


do you feel it is worth the cost?
I’ve read more than a few reports of folks not giving up/remaining aggressive when confronted by a gun, but when they look down and see that red dot on their chest, apparently something kicks in and their attitude changes. Mebbe they’re just dense (don’t realize where your gun is aimed/what it will do if you fire) or Hollywood kicks in (sees red dot, FINALLY realizes he’s about to get shot)!
Aiming advantages aside, one reason I got a laser is should I ever be forced into defending myself, mebbe that red dot on the BG’s chest will make him rethink his situation and I won’t have to pull the trigger-lots less legal hassles if they just haul him off to jail!

[Vanzpp]

I just ordered a CT grip for my S&W 642. Everything I've heard has been positive.