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Frequently Asked Questions
"How easy is it to install
Lasergrips?
Installing Lasergrips is quick and easy, and requires no special tools. See
Chuck The
Gun Guy install Lasergrips on popular firearms. Below
are general instructions covering most models of Lasergrips and guns. Please
consult your Owner’s Manual for specific instructions covering your Lasergrip
model.
1) Check both visually and by feel to make sure your gun is unloaded.
2) Check again.
3) Unscrew mounting hardware on existing grips and set aside. Remove factory
grips.
4) Grasp Lasergrips and carefully install batteries with flat or “+” side up.
Try not to twist or crush un-mounted Lasergrips as you can damage the internal
electronic parts.
5) Install dust shield (if provided) between Lasergrips and firearm frame.
6) For rubber overmold style Lasergrips, install laser side of Lasergrip
first, then wrap other side around frontstrap and install.
For hard polymer style Lasergrips, place both sides on pistol frame and
connect together through the frame.
(Note: Some handguns have external fire control mechanisms such as
safeties or slide locks that the Lasergrips need to fit closely around. If your
gun has these parts, be sure to install this side first or you may have
difficulty fitting your Lasergrips around these parts.)
7) Securely tighten all grip screws
 How
are Lasergrips activated? Do they work both right- and left-handed?
A great feature of Lasergrips is that they turn on simply by holding
your gun in a natural firing grip. You don’t need to flip a switch or do
anything differently.
A natural grip on the firearm will activate the laser. Depending on the model,
Lasergrips have either a front activation button or middle-finger activation
buttons on both sides
of the grip. Either style works equally well for right- and left-handed
shooting.
How far is the laser visible?
Crimson Trace has the most powerful beam allowed by law, a Class IIIa
visible light diode. At night, in reduced light and indoors the laser is highly
visible up to several hundred yards. Under bright sunlight, the dot can be seen
up to 15 yards away.
Lighter-colored surfaces reflect laser light better than darker surfaces. The
lighter the surface, the brighter the laser dot will be and the farther away it
can be seen.
How long will my batteries last? Where can I get
them?
Almost all Crimson Trace Lasergrips use #2032 batteries.
Batteries provide over four (4) hours of “ON” time. (LG-525 uses a 123 battery
with up to 20 hours of “ON”.) These batteries are readily available and
inexpensive.
What happens if my batteries die?
When batteries are low, the laser does not just stop working. It
fades in intensity and gives plenty of warning. A low battery is indicated by a
bright beam when the laser is first activated that begins to slowly fade after
several seconds. Most heavy users change their batteries once a year, just to be
safe.
Are Lasergrips weatherproof?
Lasergrips are weatherproof so there’s no risk taking them in
the heavy rain or splashing them. Submerging them in water, while not
recommended, will not destroy the laser sight. If they are submerged, take them
off, remove the batteries and allow to air dry.
How do I sight them in?
How To Sight In Crimson Trace LASERGRIPS
For Your Firearm
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Lasergrips are factory-sighted to approximate point-of-impact at
50-feet. Unlike most other laser sights, you can adjust them if needed by
turning the tiny windage (side) and elevation (top) screws with the small hex
wrenches provided with your Lasergrips.
A good starting point is to establish your normal sight picture and line up the
laser dot with the iron sights — this may be all the adjustment needed. (“Sight
picture” simply means evenly aligning the notch in your back sights with the
post in your front sight in a level, straight line.)
For further tuning on the range, fire a few rounds at the target. After seeing
where the bullets are hitting, you can adjust the laser to the actual point of
impact. For example, if the laser is pointing at the center of the target, but
the bullets are impacting low and right, move the laser down and to the right.
Are Lasergrips easily adjustable?
Yes, they can be adjusted for windage and elevation with the
included hex wrenches. Lasergrips come pre-sighted from the factory for about
50-feet, which is a good distance to sight-in a handgun. We understand that all
guns are slightly different, so we let you fine tune them.
What if I don’t see my firearm listed in the
Application Guide?
We still may have Lasergrips to fit your gun. Call or email us,
we want to hear from you. If we don’t have a model that will fit, requests from
people like you help us determine what products to make next.
Can I turn the laser off completely?
Most Lasergrips include a master ON / OFF switch for complete system
override (No master switch on Glock Lasergrips and a few others. Read
detailed descriptions on each model).
Will Lasergrips fit my 1911 pistol that has an
ambidextrous safety?
A standard right-side safety lever will interfere with the laser
diode housing. You will need to remove your factory right-hand paddle and
shorten it slightly to clear. Your local gunsmith can do this quickly and
inexpensively.
Crimson Trace sells pre-modified Ed Brown safeties that have the slim “tactical”
lever on the left side and a shorter (but wider) paddle on the right side. Like
all aftermarket safeties, these will need to be fitted by a gunsmith.
Do I have a round butt or square butt frame
revolver?
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