Is Crimson Trace worth it
- Thread starter Mikeyboy
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For S&W revolvers, an enthusiastic YES. I bought my 637 snubby with Crimson Trace grips two years ago, and have pumped about 1500 rounds downrange with it. It really is an experience to see a hole appear in the target exactly where the red dot is. Just be sure to practice with the laser turned off as well. I don't have a Taurus revolver, but according to Crimson Trace's web site, Taurus revolver coverage is limited.
Cordially, Jack
Cordially, Jack
I've checked out the crimson traces and they don't work for me. I've got a very high grip and I found out that when I'm indexed (finger off the trigger) I'm blocking the laser with my finger.
I know that with my finger on the trigger I don't block it, but that's not the way I practically shoot so I'm not going ot put out that kind of money.
However, a buddy of mine has the M6 light/laser on his glock at work and he loves the heck out of it.
So if you find you shoot well with one, (I'd try and borrow a friends before dropping the cash) then go ahead and get one.
I know that with my finger on the trigger I don't block it, but that's not the way I practically shoot so I'm not going ot put out that kind of money.
However, a buddy of mine has the M6 light/laser on his glock at work and he loves the heck out of it.
So if you find you shoot well with one, (I'd try and borrow a friends before dropping the cash) then go ahead and get one.
They work very well
They are worth the expense
They are NOT a substitute for using the sights
They CAN help you become a better shooter..great feedback on grip and trigger manipulation
They can allow you to make hits from awkward unorthodox positions where using the sights is inpractical
You only need to see the dot when you are pulling the trigger (IMO)
They are worth the expense
They are NOT a substitute for using the sights
They CAN help you become a better shooter..great feedback on grip and trigger manipulation
They can allow you to make hits from awkward unorthodox positions where using the sights is inpractical
You only need to see the dot when you are pulling the trigger (IMO)
I bought my S&W 642 as a package with the Crimson Trace grips. Seems to be a little cheaper that way than after market. I really like them for inside or dark situations. Don't work too well in bright light. I also have night sights on mine so if the laser fails I still have the regular sights.
dairycreek
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A laser makes it more likely that you will be accurate when point-shooting, which is the way most people tend to shoot when freaked out.
When you do your dry-firing training, make sure that consciously activating the laser is part of your drill. The way you initially grab the gun (when freaked out) is likely how you'll hold it when shooting, and it IS possible not to activate the laser.
True, a laser is not a substitute for iron sights. But the reverse is also true. Unless you're a gun-fighter by trade, my guess is that you'll be point-shooting in a defense situation regardless of whether your laser is activated, and regardless of whether your gun even has a laser.
~Ichiro
When you do your dry-firing training, make sure that consciously activating the laser is part of your drill. The way you initially grab the gun (when freaked out) is likely how you'll hold it when shooting, and it IS possible not to activate the laser.
True, a laser is not a substitute for iron sights. But the reverse is also true. Unless you're a gun-fighter by trade, my guess is that you'll be point-shooting in a defense situation regardless of whether your laser is activated, and regardless of whether your gun even has a laser.
~Ichiro
hpgGunsmiths like Pinnacle High Performancehttp://www.pinnacle-guns.com/carry.asp, Cylinder & Slide, and TJ Gun Works will install night sights on revolvers(there are other gunsmiths out there that do it, but this is all I can think of).
Teddy Jacobson(Actions by T) might also!
Teddy Jacobson(Actions by T) might also!
bubbygator
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Any SD gun should be improved in SD capability by a CT laser.... provided the shooter is properly trained.
45reloader
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Out of a snubby it's not really going to improve much.How far away do you expect to fire a "belly gun".
Out of a 4 inch gun or longer I feel they really work the best.YMMV
Out of a 4 inch gun or longer I feel they really work the best.YMMV
One good thing about laser sights is the fact that they may neutralize a situation before it becomes deadly. I have a LaserMax on my carry Glock 36, it was very expensive, but if it saves me from "having" to make another human being eat a bullet, it was worth it. A red dot on someones chest makes them think about what is fixing to happen to them! If Crimson Trace made one for my Tracker I would have one on there too. Hopefully in the future the Trackers will have these available.
Yes they are no substitute for using the sights, but I never thought about the unorthadox position shooting that may occur. In that situation they will help tremendously.
Yes they are no substitute for using the sights, but I never thought about the unorthadox position shooting that may occur. In that situation they will help tremendously.