The problem with 2 inch barrels and tiny sights is they have 2 inch barrels and tiny sights. As one who carried J Frames as a primary federal investigator and as a second in local and state law enforcement, the weak link was always the ability to shoot accurately very far, if need be. As a CCW instructor starting in 1996, I have gone to the CT grip lasers. Nothing is as fast or safe or conclusive.
You never need to see the gun or the sights to use the J Frame with a laser. I have them on J frames and K frame snubs because they are just so quick. A recent study I read says the CT laser will cut your group size in half in daylight and will transform your J frame into a 25 yard weapon.
Those with the enclosed hammer, 442, 640, etc know the limitations of shooting distance. And the laser allows for a one hand hold--which is common in self defense matters, and the laser solves much of that weak hand shooting problems.
Bottom line. The laser grips are not comfortable, they are comforting, they are ugly but effective. If you seriously carry for actual defense, they should be on that gun. My first has been in place about 12 years, only changed the batteries, once.
I just ordered 2 more sets, from CDNN, for $72 each, half the normal price that CT charges. We have multiple J frames and keep them handy at home and one or more goes along when we leave the house. We travel in an RV, and revolvers just do not cause problems like high capacity guns might as we enter various jurisdictions. And if you ever had to use one, that one will be taken as evidence, having an identical spare makes sense. My 2 cents.
