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Laser for pistol
Uploaded on April 06, 2009I want to put a laser on my pistol, but 'm not sure what to get. I have a Ruger P 94 in .40 S&W and I don't know if I need to get a laser that mounts to the trigger gaurd of if someone makes one in the grip. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Check out the crimson trace. Google them.
Look at the LaserMax before you buy. The LaserMax fits right inside the weapon, so it doesn't have to protrude from the weapon as the Crimson Trace does. LaserMax can also be Googled.
they make ones that are handle replacements. they work nice i hear.
I saw an advertisement from LaserMax showing the grip model, but then again, why go that way when you can have a laser that fits internally in the weapon? No special holsters, as the rail mounted models and, as I understand, the grip model can also be activated unintentionally.
Basically it is a matter of personal preference,but for me the internal LaserMax is the way to go.
I was testing out a laser on my 1911 yesterday. I got this picatinny rail adapter for me pistola that clamps on the trigger guard and fits onto the frame. thought I had it clamped up tight but the thing moved with the recoil so that the laser was pointing down at a 45 degree angle. Not good. I took it off and did better with the iron sights. I like the look of the guide rod lasers internal to the pistol but they sure are pricy. I am reluctant to spend more on the sights than I spent on the gun itself! As I continue to replace parts and trick out my old 1911 that sentiment may become irrelevant. Fer instance, I wouldn't want a Crimson Trace grip style because I really like the stag grips I put on my old frankensteingun 1911. I carved finger grips in grips I purchased out of a catalogue and personalized it.
OK I know I'm about to get the old BOOOOOOOOOO from everyone, but here is my take on Lazer's on hand guns. If your using the handgun to hunt, maybe a Lazer would be acceptable. To install a Lazer on a conceal carry handgun is a wast of money. Why? First of all I see people all the time at the range with Lazer's on there handguns that can't hit the bull's eye from 9 feet. If you can't hold your hand steady what good is the Lazer. Now if your about to engage a bunch of gangbangers at the stop n go you can forget a steady hand! Now at best the Lazer might scare the bad guy if it's held stead on his fore head, but I don't see that would happen.
Best of Luck with your Lazer
Night Dragon
I was the firearms officer for my department for over 20 years and my shooting had to be better than the officers or they wouldn't pay any attention to what I had to say or what I tried to teach them. Even though I was a pretty good shot when I retired I put a set of Crimson Trace Grips on my S&W Model 637 Liteweight .38+P. I find it alot easier to adress the target under adverse conditions such as lowlight with the Crimson Trace Grips. Mine is not an issue of holding the firearm steady it is just easier to get on the target with the laser. I like the idea of grips rather than the laser on a rail. When I grip the firearm the laser comes on and that is what I want it to do.
Night Dragon- If you can not hit the target from nine feet with your weapon, obviously the laser needs adjustment. Crimson Trace supplies a small Allen wrench for this purpose. I hope never to have to "engage a bunch of gangbangers at the stop n go", but should the necessity arise, I would rather have the laser on my Kimber than not.
bella, your ignorance shines through, as always. When you would sacrifice function in a weapon that might save your life, or the life of your loved ones, for sentiment, you lady, are stupid! Just my view on the subject.
Sarge01 thanks for the comment, I might have to take another look at lazor's on gun grips. I've been wrong before. I may even invest in a set for my Colt 45 1911 Combat Elite.
crm3006 I survived VietNam and quite a few bad situtions in the job I do, and I didn't survive by being stupid, althrough I appreciate your comment......that's what I fought for the right to...free speech.
NightDragon,
I survived Vietnam too plus 35 1/2 years as a Law Enforcement so I don't know if I was good or just lucky. One of my buddies that was a chopper pilot used to tell me that he would rather be lucky than good any day. Back to the Crimson Trace grips. They aren't bulky like you may think they are. I suggest you take a look at them. The ones on my S&W 637 aren't much larger than the regular grips.
yea Sarge think I will look into the grips based on your recommendation. In addition... thanks for your service to our Country and the good people of this Nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude.
Night Dragon
Proud Vietnam Vet
70-71
14th Tact, Recon
NightDragon, thank you for your service and all of the other veterans on this site. People soon forget about the vets even the ones we have in harms way now . We have had it too good in this country for too long.
Also Proud Vietnam Vet
69-70
390 Tacticl Fighter Wing
Danang
Night Dragon-
I also happen to have survived Viet Nam,(70-71), and a few other situations. I did not state nor imply that you were stupid, just that the laser needed adjustment. I did, however, firmly aver that bella was stupid, as her comment on her grips, and numerous others in her posts, prove beyond any reasonable doubt.
crm3006 maybe ya caught me at a weak moment. I've read plenty of your post and I agree on just about everything you say. Actually I think we may be quite a bit alike.
My Bad, and I will say I'm sorry I went off on ya.
Hey have a great week, and be safe out there ......watch out for the Gang Bangers at the stop N go....LOL
Dragon
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Night Dragon-
I also happen to have survived Viet Nam,(70-71), and a few other situations. I did not state nor imply that you were stupid, just that the laser needed adjustment. I did, however, firmly aver that bella was stupid, as her comment on her grips, and numerous others in her posts, prove beyond any reasonable doubt.
I was the firearms officer for my department for over 20 years and my shooting had to be better than the officers or they wouldn't pay any attention to what I had to say or what I tried to teach them. Even though I was a pretty good shot when I retired I put a set of Crimson Trace Grips on my S&W Model 637 Liteweight .38+P. I find it alot easier to adress the target under adverse conditions such as lowlight with the Crimson Trace Grips. Mine is not an issue of holding the firearm steady it is just easier to get on the target with the laser. I like the idea of grips rather than the laser on a rail. When I grip the firearm the laser comes on and that is what I want it to do.
Night Dragon- If you can not hit the target from nine feet with your weapon, obviously the laser needs adjustment. Crimson Trace supplies a small Allen wrench for this purpose. I hope never to have to "engage a bunch of gangbangers at the stop n go", but should the necessity arise, I would rather have the laser on my Kimber than not.
bella, your ignorance shines through, as always. When you would sacrifice function in a weapon that might save your life, or the life of your loved ones, for sentiment, you lady, are stupid! Just my view on the subject.
NightDragon,
I survived Vietnam too plus 35 1/2 years as a Law Enforcement so I don't know if I was good or just lucky. One of my buddies that was a chopper pilot used to tell me that he would rather be lucky than good any day. Back to the Crimson Trace grips. They aren't bulky like you may think they are. I suggest you take a look at them. The ones on my S&W 637 aren't much larger than the regular grips.
NightDragon, thank you for your service and all of the other veterans on this site. People soon forget about the vets even the ones we have in harms way now . We have had it too good in this country for too long.
Also Proud Vietnam Vet
69-70
390 Tacticl Fighter Wing
Danang
Check out the crimson trace. Google them.
Look at the LaserMax before you buy. The LaserMax fits right inside the weapon, so it doesn't have to protrude from the weapon as the Crimson Trace does. LaserMax can also be Googled.
they make ones that are handle replacements. they work nice i hear.
I saw an advertisement from LaserMax showing the grip model, but then again, why go that way when you can have a laser that fits internally in the weapon? No special holsters, as the rail mounted models and, as I understand, the grip model can also be activated unintentionally.
Basically it is a matter of personal preference,but for me the internal LaserMax is the way to go.
I was testing out a laser on my 1911 yesterday. I got this picatinny rail adapter for me pistola that clamps on the trigger guard and fits onto the frame. thought I had it clamped up tight but the thing moved with the recoil so that the laser was pointing down at a 45 degree angle. Not good. I took it off and did better with the iron sights. I like the look of the guide rod lasers internal to the pistol but they sure are pricy. I am reluctant to spend more on the sights than I spent on the gun itself! As I continue to replace parts and trick out my old 1911 that sentiment may become irrelevant. Fer instance, I wouldn't want a Crimson Trace grip style because I really like the stag grips I put on my old frankensteingun 1911. I carved finger grips in grips I purchased out of a catalogue and personalized it.
Sarge01 thanks for the comment, I might have to take another look at lazor's on gun grips. I've been wrong before. I may even invest in a set for my Colt 45 1911 Combat Elite.
crm3006 I survived VietNam and quite a few bad situtions in the job I do, and I didn't survive by being stupid, althrough I appreciate your comment......that's what I fought for the right to...free speech.
yea Sarge think I will look into the grips based on your recommendation. In addition... thanks for your service to our Country and the good people of this Nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude.
Night Dragon
Proud Vietnam Vet
70-71
14th Tact, Recon
crm3006 maybe ya caught me at a weak moment. I've read plenty of your post and I agree on just about everything you say. Actually I think we may be quite a bit alike.
My Bad, and I will say I'm sorry I went off on ya.
Hey have a great week, and be safe out there ......watch out for the Gang Bangers at the stop N go....LOL
Dragon
OK I know I'm about to get the old BOOOOOOOOOO from everyone, but here is my take on Lazer's on hand guns. If your using the handgun to hunt, maybe a Lazer would be acceptable. To install a Lazer on a conceal carry handgun is a wast of money. Why? First of all I see people all the time at the range with Lazer's on there handguns that can't hit the bull's eye from 9 feet. If you can't hold your hand steady what good is the Lazer. Now if your about to engage a bunch of gangbangers at the stop n go you can forget a steady hand! Now at best the Lazer might scare the bad guy if it's held stead on his fore head, but I don't see that would happen.
Best of Luck with your Lazer
Night Dragon
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