Crimson Trace Lasers
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BikerRN
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I love the Crimson Trace laser grips.
I have one on my Hi Power.
It works very well in dim light situations, and even works in the daytime, but it's best used in darker areas.
I didn't pay $300 for mine, but would pay that if I couldn't get it for less.
I don't like lights on my gun, specially when searching an area that a threat hasn't been identified yet. The light on a gun forces you to point a loaded gun at things or people you shouldn't be pointing a gun at. For example, let's say you are checking out that "bump in the night". You point your gun at Grandma raiding the fridge for a midnight snack. That is not a good thing.With a hand held light you can illuminate Grandma and keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
In short, if I had to make a choice between Night Sights and the Laser Grip, I'll take the Laser Grips. I'm lucky, I don't have to choose, and have both. I do not however have a light on my gun. That's for the SWAT "Bunnies" and Mall Ninja's, unless you a defending a certain position and not moving. If I'm defending a certain position I'll take the Shotgun, thank you.
Another advantage to the laser is, you do not have to have your sights in line to fire. Thus, you can shoot from a "Retention" position just as easily as from Isocoles or Weaver. For those that say, a laser gives you away to anyone watching you. Yes, if you don't know what you are doing it does. The Laser Grip it's easy to "cover" the beam and not telegraph your movement. Also, lasers are a great Dry Fire tool to aide your practice.
BikerRN
I love the Crimson Trace laser grips.
I have one on my Hi Power.
It works very well in dim light situations, and even works in the daytime, but it's best used in darker areas.
I didn't pay $300 for mine, but would pay that if I couldn't get it for less.
I don't like lights on my gun, specially when searching an area that a threat hasn't been identified yet. The light on a gun forces you to point a loaded gun at things or people you shouldn't be pointing a gun at. For example, let's say you are checking out that "bump in the night". You point your gun at Grandma raiding the fridge for a midnight snack. That is not a good thing.With a hand held light you can illuminate Grandma and keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
In short, if I had to make a choice between Night Sights and the Laser Grip, I'll take the Laser Grips. I'm lucky, I don't have to choose, and have both. I do not however have a light on my gun. That's for the SWAT "Bunnies" and Mall Ninja's, unless you a defending a certain position and not moving. If I'm defending a certain position I'll take the Shotgun, thank you.
Another advantage to the laser is, you do not have to have your sights in line to fire. Thus, you can shoot from a "Retention" position just as easily as from Isocoles or Weaver. For those that say, a laser gives you away to anyone watching you. Yes, if you don't know what you are doing it does. The Laser Grip it's easy to "cover" the beam and not telegraph your movement. Also, lasers are a great Dry Fire tool to aide your practice.
BikerRN
VINTAGE-SLOTCARS
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OK ,you wont get any better answer than given by BikerRN
Chuck Warner
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Being one of, if not the,largest new handgun dealers in New Mexico, I am constantly amazed at how popular they are. Not my taste personally but guns so equipped, and the boxed grips for installation are in constant backorder around here.
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Anyone know if these will work well on a full size S&W M&P 45? What about a Compact type of P229 Sig Elite? I have both, but cannot invest in the grips now, but want them in the future. Should I just settle for the night sights that both these guns come with? I wonder how I can justify the large cost of these.
Cannonball888
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I have them on 4 different type pistols. They are worth every penny.
Boba Fett
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Check Crimson Trace's website. If you don't see your firearm listed, email them and/or ask on their forum as well. They are usually pretty good at getting back with you in a timely manner.
Most likely, if you don't see it on their site, they don't have it. But ask because they may be planning to make one soon.
ALSO, if you have a special model or version or an older firearm, MAKE SURE YOU EMAIL THEM. I bought grips for a S&W J-Frame and, much to my surprise, found out that the grips don't fit the J-Frames made 16 years as S&W were making them a bit different back then (had square-butts back then).
Specifically for your question 4 Freedom:
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/SmithWesson/LG660/tabid/245/Default.aspx
and
http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/SigSauer/LG329/tabid/181/Default.aspx
Hungry Seagull
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**Raises hand.
Covering my green shotgun lasers with hand is a fast way to get burns.
What about those red lasers? Do they burn?
Covering my green shotgun lasers with hand is a fast way to get burns.
What about those red lasers? Do they burn?
Boba Fett
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You mean like the lasers Crimson Trace uses? No, they don't burn. At least, they don't burn me.
clockman999
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Great for people who wear trifocal glasses.
Crimson Trace laser grips are just what's needed for those of us who wear trifocal glasses.
Crimson Trace laser grips are just what's needed for those of us who wear trifocal glasses.
I like mine just fine. I will say though try it out on the gun before you buy. My buddy put one on his Glock and it changed the grip considerably, also when I keep my finger running down the frame it blocks the laser. The laser glares off my finger and illuminates the pistol.
HippieMagic
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Lasermax makes more sense for a glock or XD to me... a guide rod laser won't change your grip like the Crimson Trace will... I don't see a problem with them on guns that use grip panels though... they didn't interfere with the 1911s that I saw them on at all and in the Kimber case those digital camo laser grips are NICE haha.
armoredman
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I have CTGs on my P01, and they are great. I didn't pay $300 for them, but they're worth it. Not strong enough to burn me, either. 
Short range in daylight, at night they rule. Takes getting used to use them, need to practice!
Short range in daylight, at night they rule. Takes getting used to use them, need to practice!
jaydubya
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a guide rod laser won't change your grip like the Crimson Trace will.
I agree -- the Crimson Trace grips I have on three handguns did change the grip FOR THE BETTER. This is particularly true of my T-series Browning Hi Power. The original wood panel grips made the pistol grip feel fat in my hand, whereas the CT grips are just right. It is also true of my 637 Airweight, the original being too small. As for my 686+ it is just slightly true, but still a plus.
My needs are strictly HD/SD. I don't think they would help much in bowling pin matches at fifty yards in the noonday Arizona sun, but for my purposes they are great. I fire my Hi Power and one of my revolvers each week at the range, 5-10 yards, some with iron sights but mostly lasers. That is so because I am much better with the lasers.
Cordially, Jack
I agree -- the Crimson Trace grips I have on three handguns did change the grip FOR THE BETTER. This is particularly true of my T-series Browning Hi Power. The original wood panel grips made the pistol grip feel fat in my hand, whereas the CT grips are just right. It is also true of my 637 Airweight, the original being too small. As for my 686+ it is just slightly true, but still a plus.
My needs are strictly HD/SD. I don't think they would help much in bowling pin matches at fifty yards in the noonday Arizona sun, but for my purposes they are great. I fire my Hi Power and one of my revolvers each week at the range, 5-10 yards, some with iron sights but mostly lasers. That is so because I am much better with the lasers.
Cordially, Jack
pbearperry
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CT Lasers
I recently put a CT on my Glock 23.Although I still can see the sights fairly well and still can shoot well, I was thinking of the possability of hearing something bump in the night and being rudely awakened.If I was groggy and unable to get my glasses on in time,I believe the CT Laser would help a lot.
I put the laser on and roughly lined the red dot with my front sight.A few days later,I fine tuned it at the range.I shot it at 25 ft and 50 ft and was pleased to see the real tight groups that I was able to make when I was in my 30's.I have to say that the sight exceeded my expectations.I am sure that if I ever had to get a real quick shot off within a few feet of my target,I prob. would just rely on my old skills,but if I ever have to shoot in dim light,or from behind a barricade in my home,the laser will work terrific.
I recently put a CT on my Glock 23.Although I still can see the sights fairly well and still can shoot well, I was thinking of the possability of hearing something bump in the night and being rudely awakened.If I was groggy and unable to get my glasses on in time,I believe the CT Laser would help a lot.
I put the laser on and roughly lined the red dot with my front sight.A few days later,I fine tuned it at the range.I shot it at 25 ft and 50 ft and was pleased to see the real tight groups that I was able to make when I was in my 30's.I have to say that the sight exceeded my expectations.I am sure that if I ever had to get a real quick shot off within a few feet of my target,I prob. would just rely on my old skills,but if I ever have to shoot in dim light,or from behind a barricade in my home,the laser will work terrific.
Phydeaux642
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Here are some more thoughts on Crimson Trace grips.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=416873
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=416873
Do you have one? Yes
How well does it work? Yes
Is it worth over $300? Yes
Is it worth putting on a gun if your already extremely accurate with it and have a light on it? Yes, that little dot is an edge that might make a badguy run before he decides to get stupid.
How well does it work? Yes
Is it worth over $300? Yes
Is it worth putting on a gun if your already extremely accurate with it and have a light on it? Yes, that little dot is an edge that might make a badguy run before he decides to get stupid.
glockman19
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What are your thoughts on Crimson Trace lasers?
Love them
How well does it work?
Excellent
Do you have one?
YES on my S&W 642
Is it worth over $300?
I paid $229 at www.discoveryoptics.com
Is it worth putting on a gun if your already extremely accurate with it and have a light on it?
YES. you will get rid of the heavy cumbersom light.
Love them
How well does it work?
Excellent
Do you have one?
YES on my S&W 642
Is it worth over $300?
I paid $229 at www.discoveryoptics.com
Is it worth putting on a gun if your already extremely accurate with it and have a light on it?
YES. you will get rid of the heavy cumbersom light.
PedalBiker
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I have them and like them. I've got the older style that are hard plastic (and still cost close to $300). I like the fact that they don't change holster options and allow for accurate sighting in the dark from behind barriers. Most of them have an off switch if you are worried about giving your position away. It's also possible to grip them in a manner that doesn't activate the laser, but I've found it makes it harder to shoot when gripping in that manner.
Personally, I don't want a light on my guns.
Personally, I don't want a light on my guns.
They're worth the money. I have both CT and Lasermax, I prefer the Lasermax though. I don't like the way it alters my grip on my 1911's. If and when Lasermax makes a guiderod for my Commander and Officer's model 1911's. Then I will trade in my CT's for those. I also have CT's on my Walther PPK/s and I love them that little gun. That laser is powerful and you can see the dot from way far away at night.
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