I am going to pick up an S&W model 37 airweight this weekend. It comes with uncle mikes boot grips and I was thinking that I might like to add laser grips to this gun as it may go to my daughter. There seem to be some very good deals on the CT 105 models for this gun with the 305's and 405's being quite a bit more expensive. The 105's come with the full 3 year warranty so I am wondering idf there is something wrong with them. The only difference that I can see is the size and shape of the grip. It appears to operate the same way as the other models. Do any of you have any experience with these? Even if you have a different model, how do you like thema and, are they worth the price. I recently picked up a S&W 1911 with laser grips on it and really liked it. I am thinking this would be a good move for a small revolver with very basic sights.
Crimson trace grips for J-frame?
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I put 405s on my 642. I absolutely love them as it makes the grip larger. I don't think it is any harder to conceal. Find a shop that has the different grips and give each a squeeze.
Youngrevolver
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If I were you I would buy the rubber grips with the backstrap coushion. I belive it's the 405 but not sure. It absorbs the recoil like a champ. I was goin to order some for my 640 bc the recoil punished you with .357 loads but seeing how I already dropped $600 on the gun I couldn't afford them at the time so I ended up selling it. I saw a video on YouTube where the guy had these on his 442 and claimed the recoil was far less than the lcr and the scandium model w exposed backstap shooting 158 grain +p's. If nothin else give them a second look at least. Hope this helps.
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First thing, call Crimson Trace and ask for their free DVD. A must see for new laser shooters. 800 442 2406
As others have said, at least have your daughter try the different grips.
Also, how is she going to use the gun? Carry or HD.
Carry, smaller grips. HD larger easier to shoot with grips.
I have the older CT Boot Grips on a 2 inch Model 60. Great for carry but a lot of shooting will wear on you.
I have the 305 on another J Frame Smith that the girls like to shoot.
But for carry it adds a little size to the gun. IMO this is worth it because generally the shooter is more accurate and faster with this grip.
The 305 grip on a S&W J Frame.
The laser at 52 yards.
This is rather cool.
After about a hour and a half on this young lady's first time ever shooting, we were packing up. I handed her my CT equipped J Frame (305 grip) and a pocket full of 38 shells. I gave her a quick laser introduction and told her to shoot while we finished packing up.
The girl tore up those targets.
A laser is great but like with iron sights, you must learn the correct way to use it.
41magsnub
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I have the 405 model on mine, I carry it every day. The little rubber pad at the top rear of the grip that goes under the web of my hand makes all the difference in the world with a high handed grip. The uncle mikes boot grips with the open back strap were beating the crap out of my hand. Getting the laser with it was just a bonus!
If this was going to be a holster gun instead of a pocket gun I would have gone with the 305s.
If this was going to be a holster gun instead of a pocket gun I would have gone with the 305s.
The 105 grips are a hard polymer. I like them a lot as I pocket carry and it is a lot less grabby.
The 105 grips do not have an on/off switch, if you press the button it is on. I am still on my first set of batteries after a couple of years with a lot of "red light on" shooting and practice.
The big grips with all the rubber are pretty bulky but probably work better for extended range time.
I shoot softer handloads at the range and then finish with a few cylinder fulls of my hotter carry stuff.
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