Crimson trace
Reader Alchemyst emails regarding his Crimson Trace Lasergrips:
Finally they have come — thanks for your help. In case you forgot they’re for a Taurus model 450 five shot revolver in 45 Colt. Haven’t shot it with the new grips but before I forget I thought I’d pass along my initial impressions:
1. The fit and finish are excellent. Installation was a snap.
2. Crimson Trace grips feel comfortable and fit my fairly large hands well.
3. Crimson Trace grips are not as cushy as the std Taurus grips. I prefer relatively heavy loads so this may be a problem – don’t really think so but worth a mention since I haven’t shot it.
4. I’m still learning to keep my damn finger off the trigger (older than dirt, that just wasn’t taught back in the day) so it’ll take even more time to refine my trigger finger position. If I put it where I normally do (along the frame and above the trigger guard) it occludes the laser. Half way between appears to work but it’ll require some adjustment on my part. Where do others put their fingers?
5. The lifetime replacement battery offer is a nice touch. Apparently you register and then just call when you need a set – like I said, nice.
I shoot mostly semi-autos so I tend to rest my finger on the frame.
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:18 am
They are teh awesome!
I didn’t know about the battery thing. I need some new ones for the Gun Blog 45 as forgetting to turn them off before placing the pistol back in the box will kill the batteries.
I don’t use them on that pistol because it’s a no no for IPSC, but it just irks me that I can’t turn it on for dry fire practice.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
4. I’m still learning to keep my damn finger off the trigger (older than dirt, that just wasn’t taught back in the day) so it’ll take even more time to refine my trigger finger position. If I put it where I normally do (along the frame and above the trigger guard) it occludes the laser. Half way between appears to work but it’ll require some adjustment on my part. Where do others put their fingers?
Occluding the laser is no big deal when your finger is not on the trigger, because the laser should not be on at all when you are not in the very act of firing the weapon. Ideally, the laser comes ON as you raise the gun, and goes OFF as soon as you lower the gun. This necessary light discipline helps you maintain your position of advantage in the dark.
For safety’s sake, continue your good habit of indexing your trigger finger high on the frame when the gun is not pointed at the target.
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
On my 1911, unless you make an effort to keep your middle finger from tightening on the grip, the laser comes on as you’re drawing, and stays on as long as that finger is tight on the switch/grip.
My trigger finger is usually forward, but not very high; normally below the line of the laser.
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
On my 1911, unless you make an effort to keep your middle finger from tightening on the grip…
Yes. That’s what you’re supposed to do. Get in the habit of holding the gun so that your grip is properly in place, but tighten it down (and activate the laser) only when you have raised the gun to fire.