J frame crimson trace

[bluelund79]

Oh, yes.



I was a doubter, nowadays I am a believer. And no gun gains more from a laser grip than the J-frame. Both my J-frame and Taurus small frame have them, now.



They are great for training and the bee's knees for low-light work. Beat tritium night sights.



If conditions are good, such as good light & contrast and such, the irons are more precise/faster. Good thing you don;t need to cover or lose them to enjoy the benefits of the CT laser grips!









I have the same setup: SW638 and CT LG-105. For the same reasons.











Which model laser grips?



I like magnas and T-grips on my revolvers, too. The LG-105 model is pretty darned close to that feel. The others are too squishy, fat, ot long for my tastes.

The LG405 model. They fit well, I just shoot that Tyler t and magna combo too well to try anything different anymore.


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[Det-Sog]

LG-405 on my Unobtanium PD340. In addition to the sighting aid, it helps tame the recoil of the .357 Mag..

 

[roo_ster]

Just curious because I love The Chief: does a laser provide benefit?

The Chief is a belly gun. It's design is to get outta a very tight squeeze at very close distance. Hence, I point shoot at 10' with accuracy. If a threat were at aiming distance, I'd figure that my better option would be running the heck outta Dodge.

Yes, laser grips are beneficial to making COM hits on targets. I suggest borrowing/renting an example.

I love the Chief, too. I have toted many sorts of handguns over the years. The others have mostly boiled off, leaving 1911s and J-frames to carry 90% of the load for me.

Assuming a threat will appear in the scenario for which we are best prepared is conducive to quick, sharp, and impromptu learning opportunities. Knowing the outer limits of our gears' and our own capabilities might save our bacon if things don't go down as we expect. And J-frames are generally capable of better accuracy than the shooter can demonstrate.

J-frames don't have to be just belly guns. It takes a bit of effort, but they can be used to make chest/COM hits on silhouette targets out to 25+ yards (unsupported--Note01) in good light (so you can see sights & target well).

Laser grips move that capability into low light environments and speed up engagement times in general out past point shooting range. Again, with the exception of well-lit, high contrast environments where the irons are superior.




Note01--If you can get some support or use a steadier stance, hits on a human silhouette are do-able well beyond 25 yards. Single action fire helps in these circumstances, so I am partial to the 38, 49, 638, 649, etc.

 

[1911luver]

Yup LG-105's on my primary EDC a 340PD.

 

[Kapuna]

Yep....and you can shoot from the hip...accurately...

 

[haywood]

You guys! Now I have to go out and check on some Laser grips.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Late to this party, but I've got CT LaserGrips on the 442 which I used to carry all the time. The Glock 43 has lately taken the place of the 442, but I'm prone to switching my CCW pistols around, so I'm sure the 442 will be back. I really like it . . .

 

[JimCunn]

I'm fond of the Altamont Super Rosewood Combat grips on the round butt J-frames and want to go laser, but don't like the shape of the Crimson Trace grips. I'm thinking about gutting an LG-105 and inlaying it into a pair of the Altamonts.
Anybody done this before?

 

[snowman.45]

I have the LG-405 on my 340 M&P. They work great, and add a new dimension to the J-frame. I've found POA/POI to be consistent and don't know why it took me so long to accept them. Guess it just took age and changing eyesight to give me a reason. I intend to put LG-405s on my 640 also.