Crimson Trace

I have them on two guns and like them very much.

They aren't a substitute for good shooting habits, but they will sure come in handy in poor lighting situations.

They are especially valuable on snub nose revolvers and pocket sized guns with less than optimum sights.

I have the CT grips on my main carry 1911 (Kimber Grand Raptor) and my desk/home gun (S&W 642). Some think they are sights, I don't. I refer to them as an "aiming aid". If precise shot placement is needed, the iron sights are used. The laser beam on my gun never intersects the bullet path. My guns are set up so the beam is parallel to the bore. That is, the beam is a little to the right and a little low in respect to where the bullet hits. I do this so the laser and bullet relationship are the same no matter what distance the shot. If the bullet and beam hit the exact same spot on the target further away, or closer up they would not meet due their divergent paths. Anyway, I believe in them and recommend them. You've got to admit, being able to hit your target while holding the pistol in close to your body, or around a barrier (while you are looking from around the other side) are big pluses.

I have them on my house gun, Beretta 96 and my "always" gun, S&W 642 They're great for point shooting and dry fire practice around the house (make sure gun is NOT loaded) I have mine dialed in at six yards but you can also set them up like Primersinmyshoe cool: name) has them. Give them a try!

I really enjoy the look of their grips and the look comfy too.

my dad has a set on his model 686 revolver and they are really nice, they are dead on the monsy after adjustments of course. i really like them,and hiiting the 10ring at 25yds is no sweat with them.

i also have alot of experience with them on m9's that i have shot in the army. our companies m9's were outfitted with them and again i really like them on the m9's as well don't like the pistol but i like the laser grips.

I like mine. They are a great training aid, showing you instantly everything you do wrong.

The idea of setting them up parallel to the bore, to they are a constant offset, is interesting.

I've had 6 or 7. Currently down to CCW: SW-442, HD: BHP, and Range: Ruger Mk-II. When CT first started, I wrote glowing reports; now you'll find glowing reports all over the web. Have fun & be safe.

There's a set on the S&W 642 in my pocket right now. I like them a lot, mainly for being able to tell where the gun is pointed in case you can't exactly get it to eye level to aim it. Spend a while with SouthNarc and you'll know why that's an advantage.

lpl/nc

I have a set on my Taurus titanium snubbie. It's not an easy gun to shoot well to begin with, and I figure I may need to shoot around, or from an odd position. The grips are actually more comfortable than the factory grips. The set I have has a manual on-off on the bottom in addition to the button on the grips, and I recommend that model. It's nice to be able to turn it off if the situation suggests it.

I picked up a demo pistol in the local gun shop with the Crimson Laser Grips on them. I found that if I put my index finger along the barrel as you are supposed to so you don't put your finger on the trigger that my finger blocked the laser.

So, it seemed to me that you would have to violate Cooper's 4th law (Keep your finger off the trigger...) in order not to block the laser.

Can any of you that have the grips verify this?

Since Crimson Trace started, I've seen 3 comments to that effect (including yours). If you look at the picture directly above, posted by armoredman, the spacing shown seems typical to the several grips that I have had. I will grant that a finger "can" block the beam, but I've never actually observed it in practice.

I copied this from another forum.

From the Mar 2007 "Combat Handguns":
...from 1994 to 2006 there have been 18 documented shootings with handguns (pistols and revolvers) using Lasergrips. For a variety of reasons, complete data is available on only 12 of these shootings.... in the 12 shootings a total of 34 shots were fired with 32 hits on target...

Here's my carry gun, with CT grips.

This was a good read. I've been thinking about getting one myself.

I'll be the standout here...

Are the C.T.G.s "nice", "good" or "beneficial"? Yes. However, that said, I prefer the internal form of aiming device which replaces the guide rod. If you have a rail on your 1911, that, however does not work well.

The advantage to the Crimson Trace is the squeeze-on device. I frankly believe that the company is gouging the market for the price of $279ish. Their overhead simply cannot exceed perhaps $50.00 per device and to see profits to that extent...no thanks. JMHO.

I'll stick with my night sights and my M6 for now. When the price drops to around $200.00 for a 1911 then I'll take a more serious look. But, for those like me, who live on a budget, I can better investment such as time at the range practicing sight shooting.

Doc2005