S&W 642 and CT Laser grip question.

[RTFM]

OK - I’ve decided that an S&W 642 is my next purchase. I am definitely going to be placing a crimson trace laser on it.
My question is about the laser grips them selves.

The questions relate to the “new” CT LG-405 vs. the “old” CT-305

405

305

1) Does anyone have any comparative experience using the 305 and then the 405?
Does the extra pocket on the 405 add that much more “comfort” to the J frame?

2) I can not find the spec, but it appears that the 405 is shorter than the 305. True?
(I have big hands so more real-estate is better for me.)

3) Is there any worth in purchasing the pistol from S&W with the CT grip included?
(Which happens to be an S&W branded CT-305) as opposed to purchasing the gun and then adding the grip after?

I hate to say it but I’m already thinking legalese’ here.
Buy purchasing the firearm from S&W with the laser installed looks less “Rambo” than adding it later yourself.

(as a side note the S&W web site has the 642 with CT Laser grips listed at $727 my local gun store has them NIB for $499 with the S&W factory CT Grips installed)

Thoughts on any - or all - of the above are greatly appreciated.

RTFM.

 

[BryanP]

I have a set of the 405's on my S&W 638. They're quite nice. The 405 is the replacement for the earlier 205, not the 305.

The 305 is a larger grip as you can see looking at it.

The 405 (and the earlier 205) are smaller and easier to conceal, but not as easy to control. Also, 2/405 models are hard rubber. The 305's have a softer rubber surface with more friction to them.

The differences between the 205 and the 405 are the "pocket" at the back of the grip and an external on-off switch for the laser. The 205 had no switch.

I wouldn't worry about the rambo issue. If it ever comes up you just show that they're sold that way by S&W. You're adding a factory option at a later date. Nothing more.

 

[RTFM]

AAahhhh thanks BryanP.
I guess I naturally thought the 4' would be after the 3'
So 2 to 4 is a small grip and 3 is it's own family.

In that case, I think I shall go with the CT grip installed from S&W on the pistol out of the box.

Thanks.