Laser grips on a 640

[silvertiphp]

Very good topic R Cube,

My eyes are getting pretty bad and I'm getting a 405 set for my 642.

Forgive me if I am bustin' into your thread but once you get the laser set can you use it on any Centennial or other J-Frames??

Regards from down in Tex.

silver

 

[R Cubed]

Originally posted by silvertiphp:
Very good topic R Cube,

My eyes are getting pretty bad and I'm getting a 405 set for my 642.

Forgive me if I am bustin' into your thread but once you get the laser set can you use it on any Centennial or other J-Frames??

Regards from down in Tex.

silver

If'n the gun is on the list I would think so. I pull this from http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/SmithWesson/L...bid/235/Default.aspx

LG-405
Compact Rubber Overmold
Fits Models: Smith & Wesson J-Frame...

Airlite, Airweight, Bodyguard, Chiefs Special, Centennial, Ladysmith, models 36, 37, 38, 49, 60, 63, 317, 331, 332, 337, 340, 342, 351, 360, 442, 637, 638, 640, 642, 649, 651 and 940 with round-butt J-Frame

 

[silvertiphp]

R CUBED. Thanks for your reply. I guess the question I should have asked was do the grips need to be re-calibrated if you put them on a different J-frame gun?
Thanks, silvertip

 

[R Cubed]

Originally posted by silvertiphp:
R CUBED. Thanks for your reply. I guess the question I should have asked was do the grips need to be re-calibrated if you put them on a different J-frame gun?
Thanks, silvertip

That is a good question. Crimson Trace states the Lasergrip is sighted in at 50 feet from the factory. I only have one j-frame so I cannot do a sanity check to see for myself. Hmmmm gotz me a-wanderin'...

 

[Frizzman]

Every time you remove the grips, the alignment should be checked. I find that the point of impact does change a little bit or a good bit depending on which revolver I put them on. It can even change some when you remove them and put them back on the same revolver. My only other piece of advice is to regularly replace the batteries. You don't want them to fail at the wrong time.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Frizzman:

That is another advantage of the Lasermax for J frames. The laser is attached to the pistol by two separate screws, so if you are just changing batteries, the alignment stays the same. I am sure if you removed the entire unit you would have to re-calibrate it.

Regards,

Dave

 

[R Cubed]

Originally posted by Double-O-Dave:
Frizzman:

That is another advantage of the Lasermax for J frames. The laser is attached to the pistol by two separate screws, so if you are just changing batteries, the alignment stays the same. I am sure if you removed the entire unit you would have to re-calibrate it.

Regards,

Dave

When I get 'um on they ain't comin' off. It would be my luck for the dog to chew on 'um or something... pesky little runt early warning barking system for the much bigger "what the hell you doin' in my house" Rotty.

I will be interested to see how they work with the Desanti pocket carry I use. I'm still looking for a utilitarian IWB ambidextrous holster (realy ain't no money for that now... maybe next bonus check).

Now where's that mail-person with my package... its been three dayz

 

[Firehouse]

My M&P 340 with LG-105 CT grips. They have no rubber components, and zero snag when being drawn. Doesn't forgive the recoil though.

 

[Lenshappy]

over 55

 

[R Cubed]

The package arrived in the morning. Very easy to install. I wonder who bothered to put the lables on? Not me. Which lead me to another questin I'll post in the Lounge section later. They sure give the gun a different feel. I like the button sensitivity. The beam lit top-center of my sight picture right where it should be.

I plan to go shooting on Wednesday... This is going with me.

 

[yerasimos]

If removing CT grips requires recalibration/sight-in upon reinstallation, then how do you protect the grips from contact with solvents while cleaning? Plastic baggie with rubber band?

 

[JayDubya]

I've removed the CT grips from several of my handguns to replace batteries over the years. I always check sight alignment afterward. Occasionally I have adjusted them, but perhaps just because I'm choosy. It's so easy to do.

Cordially, Jack

 

[altooosoon]

s&w 640 with crimson trace LG-405

Ok I admit, I getting old. I am looking at Crimson Trace lasergrips for my 640. The LG-405 caught my eye because they appear "shorter" on grip length and have that cushion back strap piece. Anyone use anything else and what your take after using them awhile?

i first tried their LG-105 last week-it is smaller, but has no master on and off switch-i carry in my front pocket-and the issue with this model is the button that activates the laser turns on by itself and drains the battery in a few hours. i sent it back and for $87 more i bought the LG-405. it has a master on and off switch,and isn't much larger than the LG-105- it also feels better in my hand-but, no matter how this grip is advertised,shooting .357 rounds is going to sting!! i like it and give it 5 stars.