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CRIMSON TRACE LASER GRIPS FOR 1911's PISTOLS

Started by watchmaker, November 10, 2007, 07:59:36 PM

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watchmaker

CRIMSON TRACE LG 301
FOR 1911 PISTOLS

Hi guys,
I have been using the Laser Grips LG 301 with over molded rubber and dual activation on both grip panels, for several years now.
I installed them in my Colt Gov't .45 in stainless steel, and I have been happy with their performance through several hundreds rounds.
I particularly like the position of the master switch in the left panel, the master switch is used to block the electricity to the laser, in case you want to shoot during the day.
The over molded panels and front strap are very comfortable to use, making a pistol that already adapted to my hand like a glove, even better.

This is my home defense pistol, and it is never more than a few feet away from me most of the time, it is at night in my night stand next to a Borealis 1050 lumens flashlight, the combination of the powerful .45 caliber Federal 230 Hydra-Shock, and laser grips combined with the powerful 1050 lumens of the Borealis, make this combo an ideal night fighting tool.

THE STAINLESS STEEL GOVERMMENT .45 WITH THE CRINSOM TRACE LASER GRIPS, THE BOREALIS 1050 LUMENS WITH CRENELATED BEZEL AND QUICK DETACH SWIVEL, TWO CHIP MC CORMICK SHOOTING STAR MAGAZINES AND A BOX OF 230 GRAIN FEDERAL HYDRA-SHOCK AMMO.




I have been shooting .45's for forty years; I had regular Gov't, Commanders, Colt systema 1927's and HAFDASA's. I am very good at shooting them; however the Crimson Trace Laser Grips and plenty of training using a dummy round and dry firing have me shooting better than ever.
As an example I can shoot from the hip and hit what I am shooting at up to 15 yards a 100 % of the time, thanks to the Laser, I am sure with more practice I can extend the range to 20 yards or more.
The best thing when shooting from the hip is unrestricted vision, you are aware of all your surrounding and avoid the tunnel vision that happens when you are using sights and have the pistol and hand in front of you blocking most anything else.




I also have the LG 305 in my model 36 Smith & Wesson, those grips really help the short 2" barrel, the little Chief Special was always a hard gun to shoot well at increased distances, not any more with the Laser Grips, as I am getting good groups at fifteen yards.

I wish Crimson Trace will consider to make grips for two of my favorite revolvers, one is a Colt Anaconda in .44 Magnum with a 4" barrel that fit perfectly in the front pocket of my fly fishing waders (good insurance against brown bears when fishing in Alaska) and the other is a Ruger Redhawk with a 7 ½ inch barrel.

All the best
Watchmaker

Builder of the Borealis flashlight

Hawks Feather

I think I can see where most of those practice rounds hit - just below the door handle.    :innocentwhistle:

Thanks for the write-up on the laser grips.  The think that I have wonder about the ones in the grips, is there a way to adjust the point where the laser hits?  I have seen some of the ones that screw on and think they might be easy to knock off target.  The ones in the grips would be harder to knock off, but I wonder about adjustments.

Jerry

FOsteology

Yes, it is adjustable. I have a set of Crimson Trace Laser grips for my wifes S&W .38 Special and a set for my .45APC. They work very well.

watchmaker

Quote from: Hawks Feather on November 10, 2007, 08:17:59 PM
I think I can see where most of those practice rounds hit - just below the door handle.    :innocentwhistle:

Thanks for the write-up on the laser grips.  The think that I have wonder about the ones in the grips, is there a way to adjust the point where the laser hits?  I have seen some of the ones that screw on and think they might be easy to knock off target.  The ones in the grips would be harder to knock off, but I wonder about adjustments.

Jerry

They adjust with very small screws for elevation and windgage, (the smaller of the allen wrenches) and they stay put even with heavy shooting, There is also a model with front activation (model LG 401) that will fit smaller hands.

Watchmaker
Builder of the Borealis flashlight

vvarmitr

Quote from: watchmaker on November 10, 2007, 07:59:36 PMI have been happy with their performance through several hundreds rounds.
This is my home defense pistol, and it is never more than a few feet away from me most of the time, it is at night in my night stand next to a Borealis 1050 lumens flashlight, the combination of the powerful .45 caliber Federal 230 Hydra-Shock, and laser grips combined with the powerful 1050 lumens of the Borealis, make this combo an ideal night fighting tool.

Geeze Watchmaker, ever think of moving to a less crime area?  :confused:

Just what do you do w/ all the bodies?  :shrug:

watchmaker

Quote from: vvarmitr on November 12, 2007, 08:19:16 AM
Quote from: watchmaker on November 10, 2007, 07:59:36 PMI have been happy with their performance through several hundreds rounds.
This is my home defense pistol, and it is never more than a few feet away from me most of the time, it is at night in my night stand next to a Borealis 1050 lumens flashlight, the combination of the powerful .45 caliber Federal 230 Hydra-Shock, and laser grips combined with the powerful 1050 lumens of the Borealis, make this combo an ideal night fighting tool.

Geeze Watchmaker, ever think of moving to a less crime area?  :confused:

Just what do you do w/ all the bodies?  :shrug:

Trow the bodies in the garbage, my Taxidermist have the heads and I am working on enlarging the barn.

Cheers
Watchmaker

Builder of the Borealis flashlight

Hawks Feather

Throw the bodies in the garbage, my Taxidermist have the heads and I am working on enlarging the barn.


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