caryg
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Just ordered the LG 405 for my model 60, any good or bad comments on them?
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I have the LG305 grips on my 637. They were the only ones available eight years ago when I bought them. I often think about replacing the 305s with the 405s because of that "shock absorber" placed high on the back strap, right where I need it. On the other hand, the 305s have a place for my pinky, whereas the 405s leave it out in space. As a result, I am stuck. I think you will be very happy with your set of 405 laser grips, once you get over the shock of seeing that red dot jerk all over the place. That is YOU making it happen, not the laser, and it is shocking because you have never seen so vividly what you do before. Get over it and practice practice practice dry fire. A revolver fitted with Crimson Trace grips is a defense weapon, not a bowling pin buster at fifty yards in the noonday sun. In its place, an unbeatable combination. I have Crimson Trace grips on three handguns, and would not consider buying a handgun that Crimson Trace did not make a set for.
Cordially, Jack
Cordially, Jack
i have crimson trace grips on my 2" model 60 and it makes a snub nose revolver shoot as accurately as a target revolver from a rest in my hands.
just keep the dot still.
just keep the dot still.
roundgunner
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I have quite a few guns equipped with Crimson Trace.
I think even in bright daylight they work for my eyes. I find it hard to see the front site and the rear is of course worse. I can see everything well from 15 feet to infinity. When I compete I use glasses that focus right on the front sight but then the target is tough. When I go about daily life I use the variable progressive lenses but when shooting it takes a long time to find the sights.
With the Crimson Trace I can focus on the target look down the barrel, the sights are there but pretty fuzzy but the dot is right where the round is going. I can see the dot on the brightest days to 15 or 20 yards. If I got in trouble beyond that range I guess I have a bit more time to find the sweet spot in my glasses and will use the iron sights.
I recommend them to all my students and friends. My wife and daughter have them on their guns too.
Better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
I agree with some of the other opinions, about just another tool in the box, don't depend on just them etc… but I also think you should practice with them in daylight doing lots of target transitions and weak hand, strong hand shooting. I like to keep fiber optics on my guns also, if it is to bright out to see the dot, the fibers ought to be jumping right out at ya.
P.S. I wish they made a more compact grip for the N frame, I had to cut down the Hog Hunter on my 629 for carry. I would buy 3 more if they would.
I think even in bright daylight they work for my eyes. I find it hard to see the front site and the rear is of course worse. I can see everything well from 15 feet to infinity. When I compete I use glasses that focus right on the front sight but then the target is tough. When I go about daily life I use the variable progressive lenses but when shooting it takes a long time to find the sights.
With the Crimson Trace I can focus on the target look down the barrel, the sights are there but pretty fuzzy but the dot is right where the round is going. I can see the dot on the brightest days to 15 or 20 yards. If I got in trouble beyond that range I guess I have a bit more time to find the sweet spot in my glasses and will use the iron sights.
I recommend them to all my students and friends. My wife and daughter have them on their guns too.
Better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
I agree with some of the other opinions, about just another tool in the box, don't depend on just them etc… but I also think you should practice with them in daylight doing lots of target transitions and weak hand, strong hand shooting. I like to keep fiber optics on my guns also, if it is to bright out to see the dot, the fibers ought to be jumping right out at ya.
P.S. I wish they made a more compact grip for the N frame, I had to cut down the Hog Hunter on my 629 for carry. I would buy 3 more if they would.
As others have said, they are an excellent defensive addition. In addition they are made for the long haul. I do not baby my weapons and they get bounced around a bit. So far the Crimson Trace has taken a lickin and kept on tickin.
Revolver King
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I am also a big fan of CT Grips own several pr.
I am also a big fan of CT Grips own several pr.
I have the 405's on my 638-3. They are a great training tool in that you can see how much movement you get during trigger squeeze.
Big help for my old eyes, too!
Big help for my old eyes, too!
I've got the 405 CT grips on my 3" S&W M 60, 305 on the M 36, 344 on the GP100 and 417 on my G22. I love these grips! They make my 2" 36 a 1" grouping gun at 21', that's impressive! I do have some issues with the dot moving a bit after several shots from the G22. All others are rock solid and stay where I set them. I plan on contacting CT about the 417 grips.
One of the beat features becomes obvious for practicing dry fires. They WILL show you any errors while pulling the trigger.
One of the beat features becomes obvious for practicing dry fires. They WILL show you any errors while pulling the trigger.
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snubshooter
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I love my 405s on my 640. I was really surprised at how comfy they were to shoot with. Just remember when aiming with a laser concentrate on the dot not your weapon's fixed sights, if you don't you wind up chasing the dot around the target. Enjoy!!
Combat_Diver
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I'm considering a set of CT-405s for my 442. I've used CT grips for years on my issued handguns in Iraq (M1911A1, M9 and SIG 226) along with a CT Vertical forgrip on my M4A1. Bought my own pair that sits on my 1911 at home.
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JumpinJack
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I have the 105 on my 342 and it's pounding the hell out oof my arthritic hands. I got the smaller grips to conceal better but I can't handlethe pain. When I bought the gun used it had a pair of 305s on it. Now I know why.
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I have it on my wifes model 60. She will never practice enough to be proficient at high stress moment so I put those on it. Told her you put the dot where you want the bullet to go and you get 5 chances.
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