Question about CT laser site

[nogoodnamesleft]

Hey all,

I've had my eye on the Crimson Trace™ LG-660 laser site for my S&W M&P .45.

I've the ambidextrous thumb safety on this model, but a trip to the gun smith will take care of that.

My question is this; Seeing that the CT is a replacement for the backstrap, what would it be comparable to size wise for the S/M/L backstraps that come with the weapon?

The small grip feels best to me, and how the gun feels will always be more important than some laser site. The medium backstraps, which I've heard are closer to the CT size, are just not as comfortable to me as the small.

I'm not so wild about having anything attached to the equipment rail, not only is it cumbersome and raises holster issues, but no matter how hard I torque down on the flashlight I have for this gun, it manages to creep its way down the rail after 10 or so rounds.

Do they make laser sites for the spring slide that are activated when the trigger 'safety' is pulled for the M&P? Thoughts on those?

What do you CT owners think?

Thanks in advance,
NgNl

 

[MotorCityGun]

I've got the LG-661 on my 40c. And yes, it feels about the same or slightly larger than the med backstrap. The dimension of my (right) shooting hand is 7.5" from my wrist to the tip of my middle finger and 8.5" from the tip of my baby finger to the end of my thumb, fully spread out. Not very big hands at all.

Before I got the CTC laser grip, the med backstrap felt the best to me so it was no surprise that when I installed them, it felt just right to me. I've got them zero-ed in at around 40 to 45 ft.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Hey thanks MCG, that's actually a much better answer than I got from CT themselves. Here's a copy of my email and their response..

Hello,

I'm very interested in your line of laser sites, and in particular, the LG-660.

The Smith & Wesson M&P .45 comes with interchangeable backstraps in small, medium, and large. How is the LG-660 sized? What size backstrap would the LG-660 be closest too?

I think you make a very fine product, and look forward to hearing back from you.

Thank you in advance.

Best regards,


Here is what they had to say back:

Please Note:

The LG-660 laser grips will not fit M&P Models with L&R, Amidexterous Safeties, or the Compact Models.

Monte Young

I'm going to have to look for an alternative now, even if the CT was the hottest thing on the planet, their customer service is illiterate. I hate getting form letters back. Please note, Monte Young will not take the time to read your email.

So, I'm ready to buy a laser site, who makes a good one outside of CT?

 

[Ranger98]

Might try Laser Max.I have one of their Uni-Max micro lasers on the rail of my 3913TSW.It is very small, light weight and accurate.Not much money either ..

 

[Ramman911]

LaserMax Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm and .40 cal & .357 caliber FREE S&H LMS-MPF. Lasermax Laser Sights.

This one is good.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Hey thanks Ramman, do you know if the spring slide is the same size in a .45?

Great links, fellas ...... I get better customer service here than I do from the manufacturer!!!

 

[Bigpoppa]

I've had the LG-660 Crimson Trace Laser Grip on my M&P357Sig since I've had it(20 months). It fits me perfect since I have medium size hands. It is my EDC and will continue to be because the laser grip allows for quick target acquisition from many different positions.

 

[Joe A]

I have the CT on my M&P 45 and it's the best fit of the 6 or so pistols I have with lasers. It does feel like approx. the med back strap. Sorry you got an email that didn't help you. Give them a call, I've always excellent response from their customer service.
Also have the LaserMax but prefer the CT; had one break on me and the gun was not operable.

 

[Mmelaney]

I saw a video somewhere on the forum where the user removed the right side safety lever and the CT laser fit perfectly. It looked like a pretty easy fix. I have the CT grips on both mine and I love them. I would say the palm swell is closer to the large than the medium though. I think the width is a little more because of the batteries.