A question about lasers

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I have a Sig Pro 2022 in .40 S&W. I'm comfortable with the weapon and am proficient in its use.

My question is about lasers. I plan to install a Uni-Max Rail Mount Laser on this weapon.

1. Does anybody use lasers regularly?

2. Secondly, what IWB holster would be recommended for my setup?
 
I have about ten (good) lasers and practice several evenings a week (home range).

Call Crimson Trace at 800 442 2406 and ask them to send you a (free) catalog and the (free) DVD "Shots in the Dark". It's a very good video about the correct way to use the gun mounted laser.

Don't know any holsters.
 
Samuel Adams,

If you can't find anyone who can help, I'll be glad to contact Laser-Max and see if they will send me a dummy laser to mold holsters with.
 
i use lasers for dry fire use, as well as teaching others new to the sport, and too shooting. the only time that my light laser combo is set to the light+laser on is when i am away an my wife is the defender of the home, i have i set up that way so she can fire accurate precision shots even from awkward positions. ie holdig one of our kids, dialing 911 etc.
 
i use lasers for dry fire use, as well as teaching others new to the sport, and too shooting. the only time that my light laser combo is set to the light+laser on is when i am away an my wife is the defender of the home, i have i set up that way so she can fire accurate precision shots even from awkward positions. ie holdig one of our kids, dialing 911 etc.
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Interesting. Does anybody use lasers regularly for tactical / self-defense shooting?
 
Crimson Trace, my friend..

Quote: I have a Sig Pro 2022 in .40 S&W. I'm comfortable with the weapon and am proficient in its use.

My question is about lasers. I plan to install a Uni-Max Rail Mount Laser on this weapon.

1. Does anybody use lasers regularly?

2. Secondly, what IWB holster would be recommended for my setup?
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With a Crimson Trace Laser Grips, you will not have any problem finding any IWB holster that will receive your gun, and hold it and, release it, without any hang-ups, as with a "rail mounted Laser max" that makes your gun much too wide for most holsters out there..

The other great benefit of CT laser grips is that you activate it by using a natural 2 hand grip and simply applying your shooting hand middle finger on the button you see below, centered on the side just above the middle finger grove.

There are 2 buttons, same location each side, so if your a lefty, you're good to go as well.

Main benefit is, unlike rail mounted Laser max lasers, least mine, with my Px4, you have to reach forward to turn it on with a finger, and the same to turn it off, where as, with the CT grips, you light up your target "at will" and release the pressure, "at will" without sacrificing your 2 hand grip, and most important, not keeping it ON "so long" as to give the BG a road map (light trail) back to you, and your positon.

CT grips are very quick and very accurate, especially with 2 eyes open and gun at eye/head level, short, to very long, distance.. point, activate, shoot, hit, laser off.. repeat if necessary.

I can't say enough good things about mine.. vs my rail mounted type laser max, which I have not been able to find a holster that will hold my Px4 with the rail mount laser mounted on it, for it..

I have found 2, one IWB and one OWB for my Sig P229 CT 9mm, and they both work like charms, in and out, at will, no hang-ups.. KEY


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Crimson Trace Laser Grips on Sig P229 on the right.. button mid front side, same on other side, grip finger activated, at will.. on.. off.. on.. as fast as you want.

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the only time i use lasers in "tactical applications" is i the military to direct my times fires, mark targets/ objectives, signal etc, that comprises of red, green and ir lasers.
 
Samuel Adams
i use lasers for dry fire use, as well as teaching others new to the sport, and too shooting. the only time that my light laser combo is set to the light+laser on is when i am away an my wife is the defender of the home, i have i set up that way so she can fire accurate precision shots even from awkward positions. ie holdig one of our kids, dialing 911 etc.

Interesting. Does anybody use lasers regularly for tactical / self-defense shooting?
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IMO an excellent idea for your wife.
I leave my HD laser/lights on laser/light all the time.

I really wouldn't call it tactical training but I practice whatever comes to mind with the lasers.
Such as,

Distance shooting.
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Individual timed shots.
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Weak hand point shooting and shooting from the hip and with the gun held in unusual positions.
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And I've been trying to get 5 shots in under 5 seconds inside 4 inches but I can't quite make it yet.
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I recently enlarged my backstop so I can get into movement and drawing from the holster.
Fun shooting.:)
 
I put a LaserMax on my XD45. It replaces the guide rod so you don't need a special holster. Contact LaserMax to see if they have one for your Sig.
 
I have Crimson Trace grips on my Browning Hi Power, 637 snubby (it was the first one with them) and 686+. I practice weekly with the Hi Power and one of the revolvers, fifty rounds each, half with iron sights and half with the lasers on. The grips are excellent -- as grips. And the laser is superb for anything except targets fifty yards away in the noonday sun -- which is not what I practice for. I have seen the lasers that clip on to the dustcover, and was quite unimpressed. I have no experience with the one that replaces the recoil spring doohicky on some autoloaders, but I don't see how it could be easier to use than Crimson Traces. With the revolver models, activation is virtually automatic: you simply do what comes naturally -- squeeze the grip. My Hi Power has activation buttons on both grips, manipulated with my middle fingertip. They are easy to install and to sight in, and they stay sighted in. I would also add that their customer service is excellent.
Cordially, Jack
 
I threw a Laser-max sight on my G23 and it really works well. At night if you have to go (searching for whatever sound) it emits a pulsating light so bright that it practically lights up the hallway/room in front of you! It is really handy and I am sure that it would have a HUGE psychological effect on anyone standing on the opposite side of it.

:)
 
Crimson Trace vs LaserMax

I have both -
Crimson trace laser grips on my Beretta 92FS and also a LaserMax rail on my FN 5.7.
Both work equally well in terms of accuracy right out the box.
Both were easy to fit.
LaserMax can be set to constant on or pulse
CTC have an easier more intuitive 'instant on' activation on the grips - either on the front strap or ambi buttons on both panels.
CTC does not require any special holster - it is integrated into the gun - no interference with standard holster design - much bigger holster selection.
With a rail mount laser, you will obivously need a special holster - find out if Lasermax has an internal laser (like for the Beretta) for your gun.
CTC provides THE BEST customer service that I have experienced EVER!!! - no contact with Lasermax Cust serv yet to compare.

I have not had the need to use either in a tactical or self defense situation yet
 
nice thread. after reading a laser discussion on one of the boards, i put a crimson trace on my G-26 a week or so ago. only had it out to the range once (rather cold day) for an ops check and rough sighting.

took many years to overcome the 'lasers are for wimps and wusses' mindset.

but - getting older, and eyes less useful without glasses, i hope to use it as training for better point shooting. also, for better trigger control.

i'd like to see more laser discussion.
 
shu

but - getting older, and eyes less useful without glasses, i hope to use it as training for better point shooting. also, for better trigger control.

i'd like to see more laser discussion.
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My eyes are, I suppose, about normal for a 70 year old. Without glasses the laser dot looks to be about 2-3 inches at 15 yards. Still plenty good to zero in on a fuzzy COM.
Try it, you'll like it.:)

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I just bought a Sig Sauer P226 Bi-Tone with factory installed Crimson Trace laser grips.

Unfortunately, I bought it exactly 53 minutes ago, so I can't comment too much.

But basically its pretty easy, there are many advantages to them, and as far as I'm concerned, no disadvantages.
 
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