Recommendation? Laser Sights

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Shann

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I went shooting for the first time in way too long. Imagine my horror when I can't see the damn front sight anymore! With my .44 I was able to make out the red front sight but could not really focus on it. My .357 with just a regular white front sight I basically could not see at all.

In retrospect, it may have had something to do with my progressive lens eyeglasses. I may have not been looking through the right part of the lens or tipping my head in the right direction. I will have to check that out. HOWEVER, there is no getting around the fact that after a lifetime of poor vision, I am now at the point of needing some assistance even for handgun shooting.

I was looking at the crimson trace laser grip for the Ruger SP101. Unfortunately, it looks like they only have a red laser for the SP101 and have a green laser for the newer LCR. However, I'm sure it would be an upgrade to not being able to see the front sight. Does anyone have experience with laser sites?

Also, I have not seen any type of sight (red dot, laser, etc) that appears readily to put on my Colt Anaconda. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks.
 
They're OK if they make one to suit.

Red dots on pistols are really the thing now. You should also look at those.
 
Danke42 said:
They're OK if they make one to suit.

Red dots on pistols are really the thing now. You should also look at those.
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Thanks. It looks like they make a specific grip and laser for the SP101. Two actually.
Danke42 said:
They're OK if they make one to suit.

Red dots on pistols are really the thing now. You should also look at those.
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Thanks Crimson Trace makes one specific to the SP101. It is a replacement overmolded grip with the laser integrated.

I will look at the red dots for the Colt I just have to figure out how to mount it on an Anaconda.
 
Shann said:
Thanks. It looks like they make a specific grip and laser for the SP101. Two actually.


Thanks Crimson Trace makes one specific to the SP101. It is a replacement overmolded grip with the laser integrated.

I will look at the red dots for the Colt I just have to figure out how to mount it on an Anaconda.
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The Crimson Trace grip is what I'd pick.

I think there's been a real recent revolution in red dots on pistols with a lot of options to mount to revolvers and autos now.
 
Crimson trace grip is probably best for close range shooting. If you want something more accurate for longer ranges look at a mini red dot. They make mounts that slide in to your rear sight ramp that have a plate for mrds install. Not sure about an anaconda but they have them for most modern Novak cuts and Glocks of course. I have been wanting to add another optic ready pistol to the mix but you really have to train yourself how to find that red dot quickly. It can be a learning curve. I sold my M&P Core but I miss it at times.

This should give your Revolver a picatinny base to mount any optic or mrds you want.

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If you go laser, be sure to splurge for the Green laser.

Having both Red's and Green's, the Red laser is essentially worthless outdoors, whereas the green is much brighter.
 
mark greenman said:
If you go laser, be sure to splurge for the Green laser.

Having both Red's and Green's, the Red laser is essentially worthless outdoors, whereas the green is much brighter.
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Crimson Trace doesn't make a green laser for the SP101. They do make on for the LCR. :(
 
I'd get the Red Dot mount from Raptor Engineering instead then:
https://www.raptor-eng.com/raptor_eng_004.htm

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Crimson Trace grips arrived this weekend. Good price and service from Optics Planet. Very easy to put on. Aligned the laser with the sights but haven't had the chance to shoot with it yet.

Easy as pie to install (just change grips-one screw). aligning the sights was quite easy using the tiny little allen wrench that I'm sure will be easily lost.

WOW, though, I see how much I shake when dry firing. I'm like Don Knotts in the Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight.
 
Shann said:
...WOW, though, I see how much I shake when dry firing. I'm like Don Knotts in the Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight.
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This was my limited experience with lasers the only time that I tried them (back in the 90's on a G23 with a laser guide rod and button installed inside the grip frame). I was mesmerized by the jumpy/bouncy red dot on the target, which might have made the shake even worse. Maybe I would have been better with more practice, but decided to do without.
 
After a torn retina my sight never returned to normal. So I've done both of the strategies discussed so far.

I added a red laser to my Smith J Frame and really like it a lot. I was carrying the J exclusively because I knew I was looking at point shooting at short distances only. I ended up with a second hand Crimson Trace extended grip which has an unexpected benefit... the grips themselves are amazing. Full sized and still concealable.

After that positive experience I found a second hand red laser for my Glock 43. Holsters are just about impossible to find so I ended up making my own.

First time I shot the 43 in daylight the dot was all but invisible and that was with brand new lithium batteries. A few days later I found A Suarez made G43 slide with the slide milled to accommodate a Trijicon RMR. The price was right so I grabbed it. I now have the best of both worlds riding in a horse hide and Kydex AIWB holster.

I agree that the green laser is the way to go. Once I pay for all of these toys I'll start looking for a Crimson Trace G43 green laser.
 
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I have a red laser on my LCP. They work, but like others have said, green is better especially in daylight.
The LCP is only good for bad breath distances, so the red works well with it.
 
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