Got my Crimson Trace Grips Today! Any tips on using them

[Car Knocker]

Does anyone have any comments regarding the differences between the front-activated model and the side-activated model? Are they equally convenient or is one noticably better(?) than the other? I'm considering a set for my Kimber UC.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

These Laser grips are second to none when it comes to learning to point and shoot without using bullets. Gives excellent immediate feedback.

 

[SAWBONES]

PAX hit all the right notes.
CT Laser grips are ideal for use with J-frame revolvers IME. Obviously they can work well with semiauto pistols for many folks, too.

Since the axis of the laser is significantly different from the axis of the iron sights for very near targets, it's a good idea to sight the laser in for a specific, and typically an intermediate-range, distance. (I use 7 yards.) At that distance, the target POA with the iron sights and the laser POA should coincide. If the shooting distance at which you end up needing them is MUCH shorter or longer, treat the laser dot as "approximate only".

IMNSHO, laser sights address a genuine need for ability to hit in poor or low light, for ability to hit when circumstances are such that aligning your eye with the iron sights might more prominently expose your own head to gunfire, and for ability to hit from disadvantageous positions such as being flat on your back or off balance. They're best NOT conceived of as a proper or routine substitute for use of the iron sights, and IMNSHO are a rather poor "training aid" for new shooters (I'm sure Crimson Trace would argue with that). They serve best as a tactical option for particular circumstances, but in those circumstances they can play a genuinely-useful roll.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

To Quote Sawbones

IMNSHO, laser sights address a genuine need for ability to hit in poor or low light, for ability to hit when circumstances are such that aligning your eye with the iron sights might more prominently expose your own head to gunfire, and for ability to hit from disadvantageous positions such as being flat on your back or off balance. They're best NOT conceived of as a proper or routine substitute for use of the iron sights, and IMNSHO are a rather poor "training aid" for new shooters (I'm sure Crimson Trace would argue with that). They serve best as a tactical option for particular circumstances, but in those circumstances they can play a genuinely-useful roll.

First of all what does IMNSHO mean?
Second of all. I have been shooting pistols long before I joined the Army. Qualified Expert with the M1911 in the Army and shot the things all of my adult life. from .22 cal on. I know why I bought those laser grips, I bought them to train with. I acknowledge axis this and axis that. I know that there is no substitute for Iron sites. My goal is to be able to shoot a pistol in the dark with no sights at all and no laser grips and at a reasonable distance with confidence to hit what I want to hit period.

 

[P95Carry]

First of all what does IMNSHO mean?

In my not so humble opinion!!

US_SFC - if then as you say you are a long time shooter - no probs! Sawbones was I think addressing a total newbie re training. I do think in that case they are better avoided until adequate shooting skills are aquired - you OTOH will I am sure find them invaluable, as I have (6 sets to date!).

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

And to think that I thought that I knew acronyms in the Army? IMHO I find that laser grips are working out great for point shooting practice. Point shooting adds to your list of skills with a pistol. Bench rest shooting certainly won't help when you CCW but it will let you know that the pistol will shoot. I figure that If I can point shoot with confidence at least I will know that I hit the BG when the round is going through him. Training with a pistol is a totally different animal that what I am used to with service weapons. It's most always M16a2, M4 and on the rare occaison Pistol. On the pistol range I never felt that anything was realistic, targets don't move and are always stationary. .