Posted: 2/11/2010 2:46:21 PM EDT
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Can anyone comment on laser options for a 1911,when you don't have a railed frame?
I've got a 1991A1 that I really like as a shooter,and would like to make into a nightstand pistol. I like the Crimson Trace on my SP101,so that's one option I've considered. Does anyone run CT grips with a ambidextrous extended safety (I've got an Ed Brown set on mine)? Will it clear the CT's laser unit? |
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Agreed....Lasers are nothing more than "cool factor". My nightstand gun is a Kimber Warrior equipped with a Surefire X200 LED Weaponlight. First it will blind an intruder, and enable me to quickly aquire them in my night sights.
If you were dead set on getting a laser I would get a Surefire Laser/Light combo unit. You can select between laser, flashlight, or both. You will be looking at $300-400 for one of those. |
| IMO lasers become a crutch people start relying on them and loose the capability to shot without them. When the laser stops working then they have to resort to the sights and then they cannot shoot. The lasers only benefit to me is for pointing during a powerpoint presentation but people tend to get upset when you conduct a powerpoint pres with a gun out. |
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A flashlight is handy,however I already have that covered. I happen to use a head mounted light kept on my nightstand,since that allows me to be hands free,and to illuminate something that I may not necessarily want to point a weapon at,as well as allowing at least partial illumination of irons at night. To be frank,I have no idea how people with a weapons light only,or using a hand held flashlight would be able to use standard irons in the dark. By dark,I mean "no moon" type dark. I'm guessing everyone who has a handheld or weapon mounted flashlight uses tritiums,or just turns on the lights, or relies on sufficient ambient light?
Since I'm a fellow who hunts occasionally in the evening,I'm under no illusions as to my lack of ability to shoot accurately with standard black irons in low/no light. As far as lasers,my CT unit on my snub is sighted right on top of my irons. I still use irons in essence. The laser just betrays any poor form at distance. It's more of a training tool for me,and since you can't mount night sights on an SP101,it's about the only option in a dark corner of a parking garage or other poorly lit areas. |
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I am a fan of laser grips and I believe Crimson Trace makes great products. While I believe that Crimson Trace sights have their place, they don't replace a flashlight (they supplement one) and surely do not replace proper shooting training.
I wouldn't run them at every range session so that the user still has to learn and practice to shoot with the actual sights. What people fail to realize is that the laser is not laser guiding the projectile, rather it's an aiming point set at a particular distance. As far as ambi controlls on a 1911, you will need to replace the right side control with a "stubby" arm to keep it from hitting the laser housing. CT's site has a good photo of what this looks like: http://www.crimsontrace.com/Home/Products/1911/LG401/tabid/217/Default.aspx Most people will suggest a weapon mounted light but you have to remember that everything you point that light at is also having a deadly weapon pointed at it. Crimson Trace grips really shine in low light situations. (pun intended) Good luck. CSP |