The Delima,
My first handgun was a Charter Arms Undercover Lite in .38 spl. Being lefty my father thought that the south paw version would be a great starter revolver for me. Turns out he is correct. Years have passed and I have acquired other firearms for CCW.
The more I train the more I realize that any handgun I carry is going to have a laser grip or night sights or preferably both. This has been easy in the world of my semis such as glocks and rugers. Even the used charter revolver I bought for Mrs. Vermonter came with a set of CT laser Grips.
I am beginning the process of shopping for the accessories to outfit my two J frame revolvers with low light capeablities. On both of my models 642-1 pre lock and the above mentioned charter replacing the current front site with a night site is not an option so I am considering laser grips.
I am strongly considering trading in both revolvers on one single revolver that comes factory with laser grips and nite sites. The appropriate laser grips seem to cost around $300 a copy. That is the cost of a new Revolver with laser grips pre installed.
I have read where folks have painted or taped their front site and added a laser but still my delima remains. My current line of thinking is to hold on to the Charter as it was bought for me by dear old Dad and simply trade the 642 on one with a laser at the least.
The laserlyte seems to be a more reasonable price option however it seems bulkey for pocket carry and also may not function correctly for a lefty shooter.
Is there something here I am missing or should I be shopping for a new J frame?
Regards, Vermonter
My first handgun was a Charter Arms Undercover Lite in .38 spl. Being lefty my father thought that the south paw version would be a great starter revolver for me. Turns out he is correct. Years have passed and I have acquired other firearms for CCW.
The more I train the more I realize that any handgun I carry is going to have a laser grip or night sights or preferably both. This has been easy in the world of my semis such as glocks and rugers. Even the used charter revolver I bought for Mrs. Vermonter came with a set of CT laser Grips.
I am beginning the process of shopping for the accessories to outfit my two J frame revolvers with low light capeablities. On both of my models 642-1 pre lock and the above mentioned charter replacing the current front site with a night site is not an option so I am considering laser grips.
I am strongly considering trading in both revolvers on one single revolver that comes factory with laser grips and nite sites. The appropriate laser grips seem to cost around $300 a copy. That is the cost of a new Revolver with laser grips pre installed.
I have read where folks have painted or taped their front site and added a laser but still my delima remains. My current line of thinking is to hold on to the Charter as it was bought for me by dear old Dad and simply trade the 642 on one with a laser at the least.
The laserlyte seems to be a more reasonable price option however it seems bulkey for pocket carry and also may not function correctly for a lefty shooter.
Is there something here I am missing or should I be shopping for a new J frame?
Regards, Vermonter
