Anybody use a pistol with weapon mounted light and CT laser grips?

[Wayne02]

I'm wondering how that combo works out for people?

Vs. a pistol with one of the combo weapon mounted lights/laser modules?

I don't know if there would be much practical difference, but using the light/laser module allows more grip options than the CT laser grips would, obviously.

 

[jcall]

Hi, I dont know if this really answers your questions, but I have a Springfield XD .40, with an Insight X2 compact laser/light combo. It slides on the rail below and fits like a glove. The light is bright and it has a finger activated switch that you can intermitently(sp?) turn the light on without it staying on. The only drawback is that the laser will only come on when the light is on. But it is a really nice setup. I paid $150 for it new.

 

[mod34]

Sort of seems to me that a light/CT just lets the intruder see where you are. I just sold a set of CT grips as I wasn't convinced of the efficacy.

 

[4864]

I have a Glock 19 which I joking call The Night Fighter
It has night sights and I put a Insight M4 and CT Laser Grips on it. It is a bit heavy and it is just a home defense pistol. I like the feel of the CT grips. They give the gun some extra plum swell grip which I like in any handgun.

 

[gunsmith11]

Not sure if this counts but I have a 657 with a Millet red dot sight, and CT laser sight, set it up for hawg hunting day or night, now just have to go use it.

 

[Rule3]

None of my guns have a laser or light. I think if I went with laser it would be the kind I have seen on Glocks which are internal, replace the recoil spring guide rod. Those seem to be pretty slick.

 

[GatorFarmer]

I would think that it would be a slick set up. However, as always, the main problem with a light mounted weapon is the limited choice of holsters that one can find. I talked to a rep at the Eagle tactical gear booth last year. He was kind enough to explain to me all the problems that came up in trying to make holsters for weapons with accessories mounted and how sometimes the dimensions of a given light would even change a bit over a production time. For this reason - and the fact that I have a great many non railed handguns (ah, good old revolvers), I continue to rely on a light held seperate from a pistol. Well that and night vision goggles, since I *do* like my toys.

Anyway...

The advantage to the CT grips is that you can usually (I'm sure that there are exceptions) use your regular holster and still have the laser mounted as compared to a bulkier (or even non readily found) unit designed to accomodate a light/laser module.

However, you can get some light/laser combos for less than you'll pay for a pair of CT grips, let alone a pair of CT grips and a weapon light.

A lot depends on whether you like the feel of CT grips, wish to move the light/laser to other weapons, and how/if you'll carry the pistol.

 

[Rule3]

LaserMax internal require no change in holster. On/off is the take down tab thingy.

There is also Laserlyte which is contained in the rear sight.

Have only seen them for Glocks but I would think they will eventually have them for other pistols. Maybe even for the S&W Tupper guns. I'd put one on my MP 45.

If I ever get my M&P 327 R8 back from the factory for it's second return, it has top and bottom rails that I could put so much tech stuff it will look like the ad. Of course it will negate the nice light weight.

 

[Wayne02]

I would think that it would be a slick set up. However, as always, the main problem with a light mounted weapon is the limited choice of holsters that one can find.

That is a good point about holsters. I was thinking this would be a house gun though. For years I've used the separate flashlight method and the FBI hold or whatever it's called. But I'd like to try a weapon mounted light on the house pistol (Beretta 92fs or G17) along with a laser.

 

[Rule3]

That is a good point about holsters. I was thinking this would be a house gun though. For years I've used the separate flashlight method and the FBI hold or whatever it's called. But I'd like to try a weapon mounted light on the house pistol (Beretta 92fs or G17) along with a laser.

Well if you have zee Glock the Laser Max is the best but expensive.
Glock Laser Glock Laser Sights Glock Light Laser

No flashlight however.

This looks pretty nice also.

LaserLyte : Flashlyte LL-1 : Pistol Bayonet PB-1 : Laser Training System LT-1

Depends on how much "stuff" you want hanging on a gun.

I just use a small Fenix L1T V2 mini flashlight with 98 lumens of eye blinding power on a momentary switch. Uses regular batteries

 

[mstuhr]

Probably not relative

Howdy,
We have a fellow who shoots bowling pins with us and he has a large rail mounted light poured full of lead. He claims it really helps with recoil.
I keep expecting the whole dustcover to launch one of these days.
That's just about everything I know about gun mounted lights.
Good luck
Mike

 

[Super Trucker]

LaserMax internal require no change in holster. On/off is the take down tab thingy.

There is also Laserlyte which is contained in the rear sight.

Have only seen them for Glocks but I would think they will eventually have them for other pistols. Maybe even for the S&W Tupper guns. I'd put one on my MP 45.

If I ever get my M&P 327 R8 back from the factory for it's second return, it has top and bottom rails that I could put so much tech stuff it will look like the ad. Of course it will negate the nice light weight.

As with anything it is a Ford VS Chevy thing I guess, after my research though I went with CT grips.


Some holsters cause the lasermax to turn on in the holster killing the battery. The on/off switch is on the take down lever and if the holster is tight it can cause it to turn on. Some of the early models also had issues with recoil.

I have CT grips on a couple guns and have had no problems finding holsters for them, you can't use any holster though. I like leather just get it wet and it usually fits around the laser.
The CT grips for me are easier to turn on/off because my finger is on the button while I am ready to fire I don't have to move my finger to the take down lever, since my normal grip doesn't put my finger on that naturally.