rep308
NES Member
I love my little Smith and Wesson 642 2" .38 special revolver. However I have never been able to shoot it to accurately, the little sights and short barrel make it tough. I've been comfortable with my ability to get 5 shots on a paper bag at 25 feet.
I got a chance to try a set of Crimson Trace laser grips from a member of my club. I posted a question or two here and ended up ordering a set of LG-405's from Crimson Trace for $179 with my NRA instructor discount, they run about $240 on line. It took me about 5 minutes to insert the two batteries and replace the standard grips with the laser grips.
It couldn't be easier to operate. There is a little switch on the bottom of the grip and a button on the front strap that operates the laser with pressure from your middle finger. The laser has a 200 hour life and you really can not accidentally leave it on like other optics.
I took it to the range without reading any instructions and found it shot two inches high and two inches left at 25 feet. After reading the manual and watching the YouTube video, I figured out how to use the little allen wrench to adjust the windage and elevation. A quarter turn seemed to move the point of impact about an inch at 50 feet.
I was able to get it zeroed and holding two inch groups from 50 feet on sandbags. Standing at 25 feet I was able to get 5 shots in the black on an standard NRA pistol target, something I could never do before. The laser is pretty darn amazing in that I can keep both eyes open and still hold tight groups, something I could never do with the standard sights.
The laser grips have given me added confidence in hitting my target with my little 642. They seem pretty sturdy, needing only a Q-Tip cleaning on the lens every now and then. They are not cheap, but they do the job.
Thanks to the forum for the advice.
I got a chance to try a set of Crimson Trace laser grips from a member of my club. I posted a question or two here and ended up ordering a set of LG-405's from Crimson Trace for $179 with my NRA instructor discount, they run about $240 on line. It took me about 5 minutes to insert the two batteries and replace the standard grips with the laser grips.
It couldn't be easier to operate. There is a little switch on the bottom of the grip and a button on the front strap that operates the laser with pressure from your middle finger. The laser has a 200 hour life and you really can not accidentally leave it on like other optics.
I took it to the range without reading any instructions and found it shot two inches high and two inches left at 25 feet. After reading the manual and watching the YouTube video, I figured out how to use the little allen wrench to adjust the windage and elevation. A quarter turn seemed to move the point of impact about an inch at 50 feet.
I was able to get it zeroed and holding two inch groups from 50 feet on sandbags. Standing at 25 feet I was able to get 5 shots in the black on an standard NRA pistol target, something I could never do before. The laser is pretty darn amazing in that I can keep both eyes open and still hold tight groups, something I could never do with the standard sights.
The laser grips have given me added confidence in hitting my target with my little 642. They seem pretty sturdy, needing only a Q-Tip cleaning on the lens every now and then. They are not cheap, but they do the job.
Thanks to the forum for the advice.