Crimson Trace Laser Grips
Anybody have them and how do they hold up?
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Anyone have any experence with them. I am thinking of putting them on a model 19 S&W. Something for the wife to have for home protection. I have never used a laser sight and was wondering if they are worth the money. Maybe on a S&W K 22 also. 0 -
Persoanlly, I like laser dights, but have no experience with the CT. I've heard good things about them, but they seem a bit pricey. 0 -
Yes - I bought a set for my wife's S&W 640 - they are a little "Cheap" looking, they shortened the grip a little (OK for her), and...OH MY the Laser is Bright!!! It is an offensive weapon in and of itself! It is easy to adjust and stays put pretty well (it is on a snub barrelled gun, anyway). For self defense, I think it is great. But for practice sessions at the gunrange, it is too short and the plastic is too abrasive for My Wife's taste - she gets sore/blistered after twenty rounds. So she wants it off, and the original grips back on. That is my/our experience.
I am a believer in Laser sights for training, as I saw how it trained me to sight, hold, and follow through - my shooting got better on all my handguns after I got a LASER...so did My Wife's.
I wish My Wife would keep the Crimson Trace grips on the gun, as the LASER forces any attacker to know he is in her sights, and may make him/her stay away.
The grips I got came with a space within to store a spare battery, and had two adjustment Hex Wrenches, and one stores handily within the grip also. I would say they are well thought out, but wish they were made of softer material, or better finished, or both.
I will keep them, even though they are not in everyday use. They may help my Daughter/her kids, etc.
Since they are off the gun, I have no idea about battery life, and the LASER has only a few minutes' runtime on it, amybe as much as one hour, so cannot vouch for the lifespan of the LASER cell.
Regards,
Big Ugly0 -
I have a S&W 1911 with them.... I have to admit that it is a real good product!!! That being said I would recommend Trijicon
nite site over any laser site....
http://www.trijicon.com/user/parts/parts_new.cfm?categoryID=7
If you in fact use Crimson Trace...Practice Practice Practice cause it is a lot different than regular sites....0 -
I have a set on a Ruger SP-101 revolver.
They are high quality, and work great, but like the other poster said, the grip is rather hard, and becomes uncomfortable when shooting a lot of rounds at the range. I take them off if I am going to be putting large numbers through the gun, and then put them back on for defensive use.
One nice thing is you leave the main power switch in the butt on, and the laser is activated by a small button built into the front of the grip when you pick up the gun, and goes back off when you put it down.0 -
They are almost dead on right out of the box. 0 -
A fantastic product. I have mine in a S&W Model 38 bodyguard. I keep it in the safe and the batteries have held up for over six years. I don't use it much but it is there as a protection gun and I can access it pretty quick.
The laser is very bright, is fun to shine at night to see how far it goes. The bullets go where the beam of light goes so you don't have to even think about using the sights.
I believe they now make soft grips also. Mine are the older hard variety and they work fine.0 -
Crimson Trace is an excellent product and what I think is the best lazer on the market.
I have used it on Glocks and a J frame revolver.0 -
I had some Crimson Trace on a Smith .357.
I thought they were a cute toy.
Got rid of them.
Why would you want a red beam of light pointing directly at you??
Doug0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
I had some Crimson Trace on a Smith .357.
I thought they were a cute toy.
Got rid of them.
Why would you want a red beam of light pointing directly at you??
Doug
Maybe you had them on a left handed pistol.0 -
NOW you tell me !!
Doug0 -
Can I use Crimson Trace in conjunction with Tyler's T-Grip? Anybody know?
Ref: S&W "K" sq. butt/S&W "J" round butt.
Thanks, Joe0 -
Love mine... 
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quote:Originally posted by mateomasfeo
Love mine...
Doesn't the switch location cause them to go "on" accidentally when holstered? Just wondering.0 -
Mine doesn't, but I presume that certain holster designs could cause that. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
quote:Originally posted by mateomasfeo
Love mine...
Doesn't the switch location cause them to go "on" accidentally when holstered? Just wondering.
Hey PP! Always good to see you post![;)]
I use a pancake holster without issue, my wife uses a molded holster without issue, so in my experience, no.
There is a switch on the bottom that turns it off (you can barely see it in my photo). Of course turning it off kinda defeats the purpose...0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
I had some Crimson Trace on a Smith .357.
I thought they were a cute toy.
Got rid of them.
Why would you want a red beam of light pointing directly at you??
Doug
I think you put the laser on backwards! Remember you have to blink a lot when staring into that beam!![:D][:D]
I am sure everyone knows not to look at the light beam it will blind you if your do it very long! My disclaimer![;)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by givette
Can I use Crimson Trace in conjunction with Tyler's T-Grip? Anybody know?
Ref: S&W "K" sq. butt/S&W "J" round butt.
Thanks, Joe
I had some on a 637 - a Tyler T-grip would not be compatible with them - I don't know for sure about a K frame, but I doubt it.0 -
this one is my cousin's, he can shoot really well, he got this new Kimber, they came on it. I would bet my life on his shooting, with or without them.0 -
quote:Doug Wilson:
Why would you want a red beam of light pointing directly at you??
Doug
LOL ... +1, A1!
A2
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Henry: givette here. Thanks for the heads-up. Joe 0
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