Crimson Trace

[Craigwood]

I went to the Cow Palace Gun Show this weekend and low and behold the CalNet Foundation was there. Yes that us. Good People.
I ended up at the Extreme Shock booth. He was also a rep for Crimson Trace laser sites. Unlike the typical laser sites that clamp on to a rail with a bulky laser site at the end of the frame. The Crimson lasers are molded into the grips. The activation is squezzing the grip/strap tighter. Unlike the rail mounted type fliping a switch which is awkward. The Crimsons also offer different compositions for the handgun you own. Crimson's are more pricier than the rail mounts. But I like the consempt better. It doesnt give away your position in a tactical position if used properly. I ordered the custom burl wood for my 1911 stainless Colt. And will be looking for carbon fiber for my Sig later on (very soon) . Any opinions?

[redcliff]

My opinion is I'm amazed you haven't been exposed to Crimson Trace's marketting before now. They're one of the biggest advertisers in gun magazines and on shooting related shows on cable.

And yes, they're a very good product. On my railed 1911 however I prefer a light/laser combo unit, one switch controls both and I can use the grips of my choice. I do have Crimson Traces on a couple of my revolvers and a 3" 1911 though

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[Batman]

I personally have Crimson Trace grips on almost all the guns I own that I can use them on. I highly reccommend them. About the only thing I would have them do differently would be to offer them with a green laser, as they're more readily available now and are much more visible than the red lasers.

[mrboma]

CT

One of the best companies I have ever done business with. Customer service is amazing and the products are top notch.
Regards,
Mike

[bombadillo]

Not a fan of lasers on MOST guns. I see far too many guys who literally don't even look at their sights because they're focusing on a laser at the range. Sitting with a snub .38 and a wobbly laser at 45' isn't my idea of defensive shooting. Sure, maybe they can make C.O.M. shots at 45' with it but its probably not too much of a threat that far out. Rifles and shotguns on the other hand I like them on. but CTG doesn't make anything for either as far as I am aware of. I would rather use more of a point shooting method for my HD as its reliable, needs no batteries, and you can use it as a quality training method that flat works.

[Craigwood]

Not a fan of lasers on MOST guns. I see far too many guys who literally don't even look at their sights because they're focusing on a laser at the range. Sitting with a snub .38 and a wobbly laser at 45' isn't my idea of defensive shooting. Sure, maybe they can make C.O.M. shots at 45' with it but its probably not too much of a threat that far out. Rifles and shotguns on the other hand I like them on. but CTG doesn't make anything for either as far as I am aware of. I would rather use more of a point shooting method for my HD as its reliable, needs no batteries, and you can use it as a quality training method that flat works.

I thouight of that as well. Depending on batteries for point and shoot defensive tactics. But I have to try these just once. And then the laser tactic could subsidize point and shoot training.

[p7m8jg]

I bought a used Walther PPK/S that came with Crimson Trace grips. Never had them before.

The Walther sights are basically useless - groove in the top of the slide & a blade front. The Crimson Trace grips make shooting it so much more fun at the indoor range nearby that I really do see the value in having them on a firearm. I now plan on getting a laser for my Kimber TLE/RLII. Good stuff.

[Craigwood]

I recieved my Crimson Trace pistol grip laser sites. And I have some issues.

1) I loaded the batteries 2 or three different times and could not get it work.

2) When browsing the catalog to make my choice for my Colt 1911 I chose the burlwood grips. They are not wood. But wood finished. Formica. Kinda of misleading. I did not want to compromise my already wood grips for a rubber grip or pacmyretype.

3) In order for them to fit, the Colt 1911 has Ambidextrous Safeties which have to be modified (shortened) which would be an additional $60.00.

I am willing to give Crimson Trace another try. But with another Handgun like a Sig. I have used these Crimson Trace on a Kimber which came factory installed. And they are awsome.

Just be care what you are ordering them for.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

They're good at night and under indoor lighting, not so good outdoors under daylight, especially if your target is wearing dark clothing/is dark colored (such as the bull on a standard pistol target). Don't get dependent on them and forget how to use sights.

Another good use for them is analyzing shooter problems. Having a coach watch the dot behavior during dry fire/live fire exercises can be very illustrative.