Laser Grips for 1911 ??

[hoz53]

I am thinking of buying a set of laser grips for a 1911 carry gun. I was just going to buy some Crimson Trace but thought it would be nice if I could get opinions from people who have had some, so if anybody has any info on 1911 laser grips I’d appreciate it. Thanks Much. Hoz.

 

[hpshooter]

"anybody has any info on 1911 laser grips I’d appreciate it. "

I have a pair of Crimson Trace grips on a Commander. Have played with them some but would NOT want to become dependent on them. Practicing to obtain a consistent grip and natural point of aim in various lighting conditions will, IMO, serve a person better if their firearm ever needs to be deployed in a defensive situation.

Bad stuff happens quick with little or no warning no time to turn on the sighting device and batteries fail. Not willing to take a chance that the red dot will deter a serious threat.

The set of grips I have were in the bottom of a box of gun parts bought at an estate sale. They do work, and I will leave them on the gun, but after using them on the Commander and shooting my daughters S&W with the factory installed grips I would not spend the bucks to buy them. The estate sale box cost $15.

 

[pdhntr]

I am thinking of buying a set of laser grips for a 1911 carry gun. I was just going to buy some Crimson Trace but thought it would be nice if I could get opinions from people who have had some, so if anybody has any info on 1911 laser grips I’d appreciate it. Thanks Much. Hoz.

I have a set (of laser grips) on my 1911 and love them. For a person with trifocals, at times it is a necessity and other times just fun to use.

First of all, in bright light they don't show up well at all on a white/bright background. That is fine, when I am testing reloads or shooting for groups I take my time and can use my glasses to focus the iron sights. When I want to shoot in self defense mode, I shoot in dim light and use the laser to help develop a natural hold. What I really like is the ability to shoot accurately from any position. I don't need the sights, the pistol can be at my hip, chest level or turned in any direction.

For practicing developing a hold for different positions, they are perfect, you don't need to shoot at all. You can practice in your house without shooting a round. At times I will turn off all the lights and see just how I am doing.

My 1911 is rarely far from me. At night it is within reach and you don't have to turn on the laser. All it takes to activate it, is to naturally squeeze the grip and it goes on. It has an on/off switch that has been on for the last two years and will not affect the level of the battery at all. If it isn't used, there isn't a draw on the battery.

The first upgrade on a new 1911 for me would be the Crimson Trace.

Jim

 

[hoz53]

"anybody has any info on 1911 laser grips I’d appreciate it. "

I have a pair of Crimson Trace grips on a Commander. Have played with them some but would NOT want to become dependent on them. Practicing to obtain a consistent grip and natural point of aim in various lighting conditions will, IMO, serve a person better if their firearm ever needs to be deployed in a defensive situation.

Bad stuff happens quick with little or no warning no time to turn on the sighting device and batteries fail. Not willing to take a chance that the red dot will deter a serious threat.

The set of grips I have were in the bottom of a box of gun parts bought at an estate sale. They do work, and I will leave them on the gun, but after using them on the Commander and shooting my daughters S&W with the factory installed grips I would not spend the bucks to buy them. The estate sale box cost $15.

Thanks hp. That’s the kind of info that sure helps.

 

[hoz53]

I have a set (of laser grips) on my 1911 and love them. For a person with trifocals, at times it is a necessity and other times just fun to use.

First of all, in bright light they don't show up well at all on a white/bright background. That is fine, when I am testing reloads or shooting for groups I take my time and can use my glasses to focus the iron sights. When I want to shoot in self defense mode, I shoot in dim light and use the laser to help develop a natural hold. What I really like is the ability to shoot accurately from any position. I don't need the sights, the pistol can be at my hip, chest level or turned in any direction.

For practicing developing a hold for different positions, they are perfect, you don't need to shoot at all. You can practice in your house without shooting a round. At times I will turn off all the lights and see just how I am doing.

My 1911 is rarely far from me. At night it is within reach and you don't have to turn on the laser. All it takes to activate it, is to naturally squeeze the grip and it goes on. It has an on/off switch that has been on for the last two years and will not affect the level of the battery at all. If it isn't used, there isn't a draw on the battery.

The first upgrade on a new 1911 for me would be the Crimson Trace.

Jim

Thanks Jim— that’s some good info you have provided that has helped me in the decision.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have some on my carry airweight s&w 38 revolver. I wouldnt be without them on a gun i may need in a very low light situation. Sure i have a flashlight but i dont carry it with my pistol. With the laser i have no need to even try to focus on the sights- and i dont

 

[hoz53]

I have some on my carry airweight s&w 38 revolver. I wouldnt be without them on a gun i may need in a very low light situation. Sure i have a flashlight but i dont carry it with my pistol. With the laser i have no need to even try to focus on the sights- and i dont

Thanks Dusty. I figure if I was the bad guy I’d just shoot at the flashlight and like you said I may not have it along all the time. I think the bad guy could see the origin of the laser to but he might be busy trying to get away from it.

 

[Richard Coody]

Love my crimson trace laser grips. I am old and need reading glasses. Have trouble seeing the sights and target at the same time. They solved that problem.

Now that said they are awesome in low light but you can forget about.them in bright sunlight. For that i went to the trijicon rmr.

For me the laser grips changed my style.of shooting. No more lining.sights up. Just.point and shoot. My accuracy improved too. If you are a trained pistol shooter you might have more trouble adjusting to the different style. Works well for.me though.

 

[brokeasajoke]

I have a set of Crimson Trace om my kimber master carry custom. They really show just how much I shake and move around my point of aim.

 

[mikeinct]

I'm cheap, I don't have a set on my Kimber carry 45. My wife loves playing w the set on my buds two carry pistols. A 45 & a 38 special. It is pretty cool watching her practicing dry fire in the family room. mike in ct

 

[Joe Salt]

I have Crimson's on both my 1911's but wish I would have tried the Green Laser instead of the red! Like Jim says in bright light the red doesn't show up that great.

Joe Salt

 

[Leo Smith]

I have them on my Kimber micro9 .Works great

 

[Raythemanroe]

I like classic walnut on my 1911, junked the rubber


Ray

 

[velocette]

I am thinking of buying a set of laser grips for a 1911 carry gun. I was just going to buy some Crimson Trace but thought it would be nice if I could get opinions from people who have had some, so if anybody has any info on 1911 laser grips I’d appreciate it. Thanks Much. Hoz.

I have used CT laser grips on two 1911s, two 1911 compact carry pistols & two S&W snubbies (one of which is on my hip as I type this). All six of them have performed as expected or better except the 1911 compact with the green laser. In the years I have used CT lasergrips, I have never had one fail, in spite of some poor treatment by me.
Yes, the red laser is useless in full daylight but so is the green. When the light drops a bit, such as an hour before full sunset, the green works well, the red barely. Now lets be realistic, in full daylight we probably do not need a laser of any sort. When its dark out, the red works just fine. Drawbacks to the green are its cost is appreciably higher, it demands 4 batteries not two, its battery life is poor compared to the red, less than 1/2.
CT is a good company with good customer service (free batteries for life!)

 

[Jeff A]

I have CT grips on a Ruger SP-101 snubby and an S&W M&P Pro. Excellent products.

 

[hoz53]

Love my crimson trace laser grips. I am old and need reading glasses. Have trouble seeing the sights and target at the same time. They solved that problem.

Now that said they are awesome in low light but you can forget about.them in bright sunlight. For that i went to the trijicon rmr.

For me the laser grips changed my style.of shooting. No more lining.sights up. Just.point and shoot. My accuracy improved too. If you are a trained pistol shooter you might have more trouble adjusting to the different style. Works well for.me though.

hi richard— i am in the same boat as you when it comes to vision. in my 60s and dont see the sights to well. i was thinking i would use the laser as you describe. thanks for confirming that would work

 

[hoz53]

I have a set of Crimson Trace om my kimber master carry custom. They really show just how much I shake and move around my point of aim.

i bet that would be true for me to— practice incentive

 

[hoz53]

I'm cheap, I don't have a set on my Kimber carry 45. My wife loves playing w the set on my buds two carry pistols. A 45 & a 38 special. It is pretty cool watching her practicing dry fire in the family room. mike in ct

sounds like the wife would like you to get a set

 

[hoz53]

I have Crimson's on both my 1911's but wish I would have tried the Green Laser instead of the red! Like Jim says in bright light the red doesn't show up that great.

Joe Salt

thanks joe- im thinking about the green

 

[hoz53]

I have them on my Kimber micro9 .Works great

thanks for that info leo