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Bowling Pins & Crimson Trace Grips

Post by recumbent » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:57 pm

I shoot in a bowling pin league every Thursday evening. We have an average of 30 shooters every week we shoot man on man double elimination.

About 5 people use lasers. some get discouraged and change back to a red dot sight most have a problem holding the laser steady only one guy can consistently win with a laser sight.

A friend of mine bought a set of Crimson trace grips from a fellow shooter for $175. We installed them on a MKII target 6 7/8" heavy taper barreled pistol.

I tried it out Friday evening. Everyone else shoots a two handed hold with arms extended like using a red dot only they have the CT laser.

I decided that the steadier way to shoot a laser is with my elbows pressed firmly against my sides. This works great. The starting position is low ready with the pistol barrel resting on the shooting table in front of you.

With my elbows against my side I only raise the pistol until it's level so it's waist high.

I was very surprised how fast I was with the laser and not very many misses. Only one miss in very 20 or so shots. Just for kicks I shot at a 50 yard steel plate and was hitting it consistently.

We are going to practice tonight and Wed night so look out come Thursday for the BP league.

The 6 7/8 target model balances perfectly. If you ever get a change to buy one do it. They balance good and are very accurate. I'm looking for one to add to my stable...... :D
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Re: Bowling Pins & Crimson Trace Grips

Post by johnnywitt » Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:46 pm

recumbent wrote:I shoot in a bowling pin league every Thursday evening. We have an average of 30 shooters every week we shoot man on man double elimination.

About 5 people use lasers. some get discouraged and change back to a red dot sight most have a problem holding the laser steady only one guy can consistently win with a laser sight.

A friend of mine bought a set of Crimson trace grips from a fellow shooter for $175. We installed them on a MKII target 6 7/8" heavy taper barreled pistol.

I tried it out Friday evening. Everyone else shoots a two handed hold with arms extended like using a red dot only they have the CT laser.

I decided that the steadier way to shoot a laser is with my elbows pressed firmly against my sides. This works great. The starting position is low ready with the pistol barrel resting on the shooting table in front of you.

With my elbows against my side I only raise the pistol until it's level so it's waist high.

I was very surprised how fast I was with the laser and not very many misses. Only one miss in very 20 or so shots. Just for kicks I shot at a 50 yard steel plate and was hitting it consistently.

We are going to practice tonight and Wed night so look out come Thursday for the BP league.

The 6 7/8 target model balances perfectly. If you ever get a change to buy one do it. They balance good and are very accurate. I'm looking for one to add to my stable...... :D
I heard a guy say the exact same thing and I thought he was BS'ing me. Maybe thats why some people don't like them because they are trying to shoot them like regular sight. There just not using the correct technique for a laser which seemingly is TOTALLY different than a normal sight or optic. I carry a S&W 342 Ti and I was thinking of getting a pair of 405's (with the air cushion) because that thing WILL hurt your hand after a box of +P's, I don't care how tough you are.

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Post by greener » Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:49 pm

I have CT's on my M&P9. Not bad if you remember that the laser seems to magnify any pistol movement (much more pronounced than with a red dot) and the more you try to hold it rock steady the more it moves moves. Watched a guy working with his laser sights today. The more he tried to hold it steady, the shakier he got.

The sights make for quick target acquisition and should do a fine job on bowling pins and steel plates as long as it isn't too bright. Every time I take the M&P out there is too much sun to see the laser.

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Re: Bowling Pins & Crimson Trace Grips

Post by greener » Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:06 am

johnnywitt wrote:I carry a S&W 342 Ti and I was thinking of getting a pair of 405's (with the air cushion) because that thing WILL hurt your hand after a box of +P's, I don't care how tough you are.
My son-in-law got one of the S&W ultralights for a song. Previous owner fired about 200 rounds of .357 and was happy to get $200 for it. I fired some of his hot load .357's and +P's. Shot pretty well, but I did the macho thing and didn't let on that it had unusual recoil. After about 40 rounds I was wondering just how many ibuprofen I was going to take and how many days it would be before I could use my right hand again. :lol:

I have a 442 and am perfectly happy to just shoot .38 special. I've thought about CT grips but haven't made the change.

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