What's the PRIMARY reason why you have Crimson Trace Laser Grips on your handgun?

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Crap... I intended to post an actual poll, but backed off when I decided I wanted to think through what it was I wanted to ask. I didn't realize that this posted (twice, yet.) I definitely didn't want that lame comment to show up about "intimidating bad guy." I removed it. Oy!
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When I sold my only J frame, a 642, I also sold the Crimson grips I had bought for it. I now have a 640 (much better for me) and decided to order Crimsons for it, despite the fact that I shoot the 640 accurately enough without them.

My new Crimsons just arrived at our house. To the range tomorrow, Saturday!
 
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Intimidating the bad guy is just about the stupidest reason anybody ever picked for using a Laser. Think about it for a second...yeah, that second that you just used up to decide whether the b.g. was intimidated is the second that he used to blow your brains out. ;)
 
The dog and cat both get off on chasing the laser dot around the room? :)
 
I bought them to cover those times when I could see my target, but not my sights. The laser is there, if I don't need it, or want it, it doesn't prevent me from using the sights. In other words, it gives me another option. This is especially nice on guns that don't allow the EASY installation of night sights such as snubby revolvers.
That being said, I took both pairs of mine off and no longer use them. The reason isn't because I don't think the basic idea is sound but because of the execution by Crimson Trace.
 
Primary reason: Night stand gun.

Secondaty reason: Great point shoot practice. Look at a spot on the wall. POINT, not aim, at the spot. Hit the laser button. You get real good, real fast.


Kevin
 
1. Accuracy in all shooting positions, even while moving.
2. A great aid to those with less than perfect eyesight.
3. Can focus on the target, not the sights.
4. Can shoot single handed while using a flashlight in the other and hit the target every time.
5. Good enough for the guys fighting in Iraq, good enough for me!

http://www.shootinggallery.tv/articles/publish/article_4.shtml
 
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I just bought a set for my sp101 in .32H&R, I use them almost exclusivly for the fun factor. They have really shrunk my groups and they will be great for small game. Honestly even though they are on my HD gun I bought them purely for the fun factor.
 
"Under poor lighting conditions, target acquisition is much faster and more accurate. They are also really helpful to people with bad eyesight."

Pretty much what Lone_Gunman said.
 
+1 to what SmithShooter said below:

1. Accuracy in all shooting positions, even while moving.
2. A great aid to those with less than perfect eyesight.
3. Can focus on the target, not the sights.
4. Can shoot single handed while using a flashlight in the other and hit the target every time.

In addition:
5. Can shoot accurately under most any lighting conditions.
6. Don't get tunnel vision while concentrating on sight picture (can see much more peripherally).

I don't have CrimsonTrace, I have ArmaLaser, but the use is about the same.
 
I have those on all three SIGs and three revo's - any could be good for carry tho 226 is EDC.

Prime reason? Sighting adjunct! Old eyes, poor focus on iron sights tho I still treat those as primary. The laser is strictly secondary but if light low enough then it can be seen without trying - and is thus readily available.

Intimidation is NOT a reason I see at all - a BG will not be doing a Hollywood look at dot on his chest - and thinkin' ''oops''. He may just see the origin and be aware tho.

These sights enable shooting without sighting at all if needed, as in from awkward cover and reducing one's exposure.

They also serve a useful training puropose IMO but still - they are adjuncts only and not to be relied upon IMO.
 
What's the PRIMARY reason why you have Crimson Trace Laser Grips on your handgun?

Because the bullet goes where the red dot glows!
 
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I have a laser on my Kel-Tec .380 for the same reasons. It could really save my ass in low light / difficult posture situations. It also really does help with pointing practice, helping to train for the quick shots that'll save your life. It also weighs about an ounce and a half and obscures the print of the pistol when it's in my pocket.

That said, I know a laser is going to be useless in most SD scenarios. I'm very careful to avoid relying on it, or waiting until I "spot the dot" before shooting.
 
Double what P95Carry said. My first laser was a LaserMax on a Glock-26 - I found it lacking. The beam was pulsating with a IMHO weak spot - nothing like the bright spot of CrimsonTrace. The activating action (pushing in the (new, supplied) takedown lever) wasn't natural to me... and the lever would occasionally move during recoil, turning the laser off. The designs may have been upgraded by now - and your mileage may vary.

But I'll stick with CrimsonTrace.
 
I've looked at the Crimson Trace for the CZ75, it doesn't have a rail so the grip-mounted laser is basicly the only option. Besides, +1 on what the smarter ones here said.
 
I would like to thank Frandy for posting this.

I have a set for my Taurus 651 that in the past I have put on for point shooting practice and then taken off again when I was done. In the past I carried this gun strictly in my pocket and the 1/4" additional length on the grip killed me. Lately I've been carrying IWB with it so there is absolutely no reason not to put them on full time. I will miss my pretty rosewood grips though.

Thanks again Frandy.
 
Reason #1 ... THEY WERE FREE :neener:

Reason #2 ... They scare the Iraqi's :uhoh:

Reason #3 ... Yes my room mates Cat chases the red dot, and I so want to ND that Cat

Reason #4 ... if you're a bad guy do you want a red dot on your chest?

Reason #5 ... The ambi grips give a nice little finger bump to quickly index the pistol, for either hand.

Have 2 sets of them actually, one on my 92fs and 1 set for my " M9 "

I like them for the fact that in close quarters I can, draw, keep my hand locked into my side, aimed in and not have to extend my arm out to look down the sites. This is nice when talking to locals, keeping the weapon at the close ready, but not pointing a weapon in thier face. Keeps the gun sucked in tight, with less likely ness to be snatched away and an ability to place a quick shot w/o aiming.

I've had good experiance with them, just have to remember to turn the switch off before stowing in the drop holster.

My personal set is zero'd on the liveing room wall, the most likely spot I'd shoot an intruder.

I've never heard anyone not like them, and for a group of Marines not to complain about something, you know it's reliable and idiot proof.

The only complaint I ever heard "you can't change the color of the dot".
 
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The primary reason I have Crimson Trace Lasergrips on my S&W 638 Airweight bodyguard, and my Sig P239 is because I'm an old fart, and my vision is declining to the point I feel the need for them.

I have 6 snubby's and the Crimson Trace equipped 638 is the ONLY one of the bunch I can hit squat with.

IMHO Crimson Trace makes a fantastic product. The price is reasonably high, but not prohibitively so. The warranty is excellent, and the Customer Service in my estimation is fantastic.

I do NOT shoot at 25-50-100 yds. I am not a target shooter, nor hunter. I shoot at self defense range only (5-7 yards) and while I can put most rounds in the center mass of a target with any of my pistols/revolvers I can blow the center of the black out with either of my CT equipped firearms.

If 80% (or whatever the number might be) of confrontations occur at less than 7 yards and encompass less than 3 rounds expended (or ?), and occur in low light (night) conditons then I find my lasered firearms suit all three possibilities....

EVEN in direct sunlight I can see the red dot well enough at 7 yards to be effective with it.

When I was a young man with excellent vision I didn't want or need any visual aids to shoot well. That time has long past and now I do what I can do to maintain as much as possible the potential for hitting what I aim at..

The Crimson Tracelasergripped S&W & Sig offer me that.

To anyone who thinks quality lasers are silly, or toys, or whatever, you are certainly welcome to your opinion.. We all have one.

Best Wishes,

JP
 
The main reason to have laser sights in my opinion is for quickly targeting onto someone. For example, you are caught off gaurd tying your shoes and some guy comes walking up to you an pulls a knife and says "gimme yo wallet sucka!"...you can then lift your pant leg, pull out that finely tuned XD 9 Subcompact and quickly aim you lazer to his center mass and quickly double tap the trigger.
How often are people caught in a situation where they are unable to bring the gun up and look down the sights to engage.

This is my opinion but i dont see any other reason to have a "laser" on your gun. Simply to use the laser as a tool to quickly lock on to a target in an emergency.
 
P95Carry
"Prime reason? Sighting adjunct! Old eyes, poor focus on iron sights tho I still treat those as primary. The laser is strictly secondary but if light low enough then it can be seen without trying - and is thus readily available."
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Without my glasses the gun sights are little more than a blur.
I thought I'd see what would happen when shooting without glasses using the laser.
About the same as I do with the iron sights and glasses.:)

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Hi Buck - yes I have tried the same and at the 7-10 yard type distances the dot shows just fine :)

With glasses on tho I do get a semblance of useable sight picture and so still try and make myself treat those as primary - plus practicing to achieve a very close to target presentation even without them. If light is other than very bright, then the dot will show by default and not have to be looked for - that is a real bonus.
 
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