G22 Crimson Trace Laser Question

[Marxman]

Hey gentlemen, I picked up a police trade in Glock 22 with a Crimson Trace laser sight on it. What interesting is that it is a first generation Crimson Trace that looks like a metal extension of the trigger guard and is actually wired into the frame with a battery compartment in the grip that fits 4 LR44 batteries.

It did not come with a cap for this compartment and from the limited material I've found the cap has a metal contact on it that turns the laser on or off so the pressure pad can work so I have no way to see if it functions or not.

I contacted Crimson Trace asking if they had a model number or a manual and (longshot) any parts left for it but got no response; so, I ask you good denizens of Calguns does anyone knows what this laser's model is and if/where I might be able to find parts, refurbishment or repair?

[stevemac]

Try contacting them on Instagram. They surprisingly respond pretty well there.

[MrOrange]

Google found a photo linked to this old auction:

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/13865212

that doesn't show up when you look at the auction page(?)



Looks like it would be pretty simple to fabricate a replacement. You could probably just hold a piece of metal in place with your finger to see if it allows the pad to turn the laser on.

This page has a pic that partially shows the bottom grip-gap piece, almost looks like there's a master on/off switch on the lil' plate, possibly a later development:

http://empty-cases.com/blog/laser-sights-the-early-days/

[Marxman]

Thanks for the info thus far gents. I don't have a lot of time on my hands between work and school so I might just find a gunsmith to restore it unless anyone knows more about this. If anyone knows anything please let me know!