Laser grip or Guide rod mounted, that is the question.

I have the Crimson Trace on a mod 940 and on my SIG P229. I use recoil reducers and those are more important to me than a laser.
 
I have the Crimson trace grips on my Sig-229 i got them after the ranges rental Glock 22 had its Lasermax guide rod crack.I know this gun was abused since alot of people would rent it because it had a laser,i have could not even guess as to how many rounds might have been fired before it broke and Lasermax did replace it,but if my laser grips would stop working,i would still have my sights and the gun it self would still work.

Kevin
 
I agree with KML, I personally don't like lasers, but I did shoot a 1911 with laser grips... I played Robo-cop for a few mins. then gave it back. But if you want a laser, go with a external laser. If it breaks, or goes down, you can always go to your sights
(practice this!) If you break an internal laser the gun might go down, leaving you with a 30 oz. club!
CJB
" want MORE gun control? use BOTH hands!"
 
just wondering were can i get a pair of crimson trace laser grips for a good price. I also heard that they make one for the GLOCK? Can some one give me more info on this? Thanks
House
 
House,
Crimson Trace does make a laser for Glocks, but you have to send your gun off to them to have it installed.
 
The Crimson Trace laser grip is user adjustable. The LaserMax guide rod laser cannot be zeroed by the user, however Lazermax guarantees your bullets will hit within 2-inches from the laser dot out to 25 meters.

In my opinion the Crimson trace laser grip is the better of the two. You can tweak the adjustment of the dot to whatever load you're using.

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/s/ Shawn Dodson
Firearms Tactical Institute
http://www.firearmstactical.com
 
Someone asked the same question on rec.guns a few days ago. Here is my reply:


amadeus7808@my-deja.com wrote:

# I don't care if I have to spend more money and get the LaserMax as # long as I am getting the better sight, but so far I haven't heard # much good about it from actual users.

Unfortunately, I can't provide a comparison between the LaserMax and the Crimson Trace. I can tell you, however, that the LaserMax will receive a heck of a lot more abuse because it's installed in an
extremely high-stress area. I also don't like the idea of my guide rod being replaced with a chunk of electronics. On the other hand, some shooters might not like the plastic grips that the Crimson Trace is integrated into. I do.

Either way, I got a Crimson Trace LaserGrip for my Springfield 1911-A1 to aid in training and rapid target acquisition. I've had the gun for about two months now, and I'll be the first to say that I do not rely on the laser for target practice. I used the laser to train and reduce flinch, and that is all. Someone mentioned the dot being "all over the place." That's what I wanted. I wanted the laser to see where I was so I could feel out the gun and reduce my flinch and shake. It has worked extremely well.

I always use the iron sights when firing and the only reason I turn the laser on is to adjust my sights or demonstrate the laser to
shooters who ask. That being said, I'm 100% positive that I will rely on the laser in a high-stress situation. The Crimson Trace has both a master on/off switch and a grip switch. I carry with the master on/off switch in the off position and have practiced to flip that switch before grabbing the pistol.

So, if I had to choose again, I'd keep the Crimson Trace grips. I killed two birds with one stone by replacing the harsh wooden grips with smooth plastic ones and got the added benefit of having a laser that fits my holster with no modifications. The Crimson Trace can be zero adjusted with the included hex keys while still on the gun, and changing the batteries is as simple as changing the grips.

Hope this helps...

/Sean/
 
Remember, lasers can be like tracers, they point both ways under the right conditions!. Use an external, and learn to use your sites first.

Tom


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A "Miss" is the ultimate overpenetration!
 
I have a Lasermax in my Glock 23. I have shot hundreds of rounds through it and the laser has remained within one inch point of aim at 20 yards. I use my 23 for shooting varmints at night and I am into squirrel hunting big time with it. It is very accurate on squirrels, the pulsating dot can be seen in broad daylight. A Lasermax has no windage error since it is directly under the bore axis. The laser on the Crimson trace is right of the bullet path until the sighted in range, then it is left of the bullet path after this point. There is absolutely no comparison between shooting with the laser on as compared with just using open sights. I used to hunt squirrels wiht my Hi-Standard 22 caliber. I doubt if I ever use it again.
 
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