Review for Crimson Trace Lasergrip Sight, Black - Smith & Wesson J-Frame Round Butt LG405

Author: Bangsy {!} , Casual shooter, from Oak Park, IL on Apr 2, 2012
Pros:  GREATLY improves J-frame accuracy, padding improves comfort over stock grips
Cons:  Laser nacelle hammers trigger finger base joint with +P ammo
Would recommend:  yes

Bangsy wrote:

I recently bought a S&W 638 Airweight in .38 special +P. Because the rudimenarly iron sights are nearly invisible to my 55-year-old eyes, I ordered Crimson Trace LG405 laser grips at the same time. I had read that the J-frame is diffcult to shoot, especially with hotter ammo. Using the iron sights I hit the at 35 feet, I hit the 7-1/2" standard target once with the first five shots. Then I put on the laser grips. After 20 shots dialing them in, I shot several respectable groups, including a 1-3/4 inch edge-to-edge group using 130 grain FMJ winchester standard pressure ammo, and a 2-1/4 inch group using 125 grain JHP Black Hills +P ammo. These groups were all shot double action at 35 feet. This is about as well as I shoot full-size 9mm pistols with decent combat sights, though not as fast shot-to-shot. Overall, I would say these grips are a must-have for anyone over age 40 shooting a J-frame. They transform a poit-and-shoot that I woudl be concnered about finrg more than 20 feet or so into a handgun with reliable accuracy out to at least 50 feet, which is the farthest I have shot it. I am amazed at the accuracy of this J-frame-CT grip combo.