Crimson Trace LASERGUARD or LASERGRIP?

[HcadetK]

Im getting a laser from the company crimson trace for my new Glock 26 sub compact, Should I get the laserguard or lasergrip, if it makes a difference at all, I just want to know if one or the others easier to use, does the grip get in the way of your hands on such a small gun? thanks!


Laser guard-
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/GLOCK/LG436/tabid/412/Default.aspx

Lasergrip-
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/GLOCK/LG619/tabid/212/Default.aspx

 

[tkopp]

Laserguard would probably fit flatter in your holster, which is handy for such an easily-carried gun. Then again, you'd have to get holsters for specifically for the pistol with the laser, whereas the pistol with grip will drop into anything.

 

[inSight-NEO]

Personally, Im not a huge fan of Crimson Trace in terms of semi-autos. I do, however, like their grips when it comes to revolvers.

In your case, assuming your gun has a rail up front (as your Glock model seems to), I might suggest going with a LaserMax rail mounted unit. This is what I prefer when mounting a laser on my XD or Sig. When I carry, I remove the laser (even though I have seen holsters which would accomodate the LM unit). For HD (on occasion) I will mount the LaserMax.

But, if you must decide between the two CT offerings, I would suggest the laserguard (barring any reliability/maintenance issues).

 

[charliehustle10]

laser guard is right under the barrel, grip is to the right. I'd like to sight it in and adjust high/low then left/right. If laser guard is sighted at 10 yards, it will shoot high/low to point of aim at closer/further distances. Laser grip will shoot high/low and left/right and closer further/distances I believe.

Found the grip laser to make the pistol bulkier then it already is....

 

[dogface]

I personally have the laser guard style on my Ruger LCP, I love it. The way it hangs down onto the grip I was very hesitant about and thought would be bothersome under my finger. Once I put it on I never even noticed it, easy to activate and damn near unnoticeable. I also like the fact that it keeps an already flat firearm flat. The laser is bright and holds zero thru a year of carry, abuse and shooting.

 

[Fly'nBuff]

I hadn't seen the Laserguard model, but that would be my first choice. I have the Lasergrip on a Glock 19 and I don't really care for it all that much.

1. I hate how the backstrap feels with the Lasergrip installed.

2. Having the laser in-line with the barrel would make it much more accurate all distances, whereas the offset on the Lasergrip is only dialed in at one distance.

3. It is southpaw neutral. Shooting with the left hand and a thumbs forward grip, the beam on the Lasergrip can easily be obstructed.

4. An on/off switch. Who would have thought!

 

[CJ]

I've gone on a Crimson Trace acquiring spree, and they've all been LaserGuard on the semi automatics. I like the feel and method of the activiation.

 

[rcmodel]

Laser off-set is highly over-blown.

In actual practice, it makes no differance whatsoever if the laser is under the barrel or beside the barrel.

Zero it at 25 yards and it wil be closer at all ranges then you can stand on your hind legs and shoot a pistol I betcha.

rc