Reviews & Ratings for Crimson Trace Smith and Wesson J-Frame Revolver Round Butt Lasergrip Green Laser Sight — 38 reviews — Page 1

Easier adjustment easy installation wasn’t used to having four batteries my first green laser all the rest have been Red always takes two batteries. Thank you.

One of the biggest issues with a stub nose hammerless 38 is that you basically need to be on top of the target before you can hit the broad side of a barn. Enter the only time I've ever found a Crimson Trace laser to be 100% valuable. The laser grip is an excellent replacement for an OEM SW 38 Air Weight 642 revolver. The GREEN laser is very bright and gives you the ability to aim in the center of mass. (Which with a 38 stub nose is the only place you have any chance of hitting.) This sight changes the ability to use the revolver from a "I might be able to hit a very close target) to a "I can hit a target out to 3 yards reliably." Huge difference that technology can actually help you solve. This doesn't change the revolver type for being used only in a critical emergency, that's still the case. However, it increases the safety margin for use significantly.

Won't take Energizer or Duracell batteries, the people at Crimson Trace said they're using some kind of coating on them that messes with the connection, shipped me out some more batteries for free.

Improves accuracy and a very comfortable grip. Works great in low light or daytime.

Purchased this laser grip to replace the one that has been on one of my J-frame revolvers for a long time. Easy to install & zero. It works very well.

After I put these on my j frame I noticed some intermittent failure to illuminate events. I admit I was nervous because I KNOW crimson trace reputation is stellar. After reading the instructions closer I realized I didn't install the copper plate correctly so it was all my fault. There is a pair of tabs on the bottom that have housing groves they go in before the screw goes in. Now I know I can count on this thing to function every single time. Only reason I gave 4 stars is for how hard my heart was beating before I knew it was my bad. For sure recommend to anyone. Even fits in my leather holster no problem.

This is my third J-frame green laser from Crimson Trace and very satisfied.
The first to be ordered from OPTICS and went on time (actually one day early) and correct product. 100% pleased with them.
I don’t take time to do much practiced so feel laser makes up for it.

I have the Crimson Trace Laser grip on 4 revolvers -- 2 of them worked great right out of the box but 2 of them I had to cut a piece of cardboard and insert it against the battery cover plate to keep enough pressure on the plate for it to make good contact with the batteries -- without the cardboard it randomly works or doesnt work -- you can pick it up and it works great and you can lay it on the table and pick it back up and it doesnt work or vice versa. Very frustrating -- if you will cut 1-2 thin pieces of cardboard about the size of a quarter and wedge that in the middle of the grip when you close it up it will work fine -- kind of a shame to pay what you pay for this and you have to rig it to work but based on my experience its a 50-50 chance you will have to do this -- once you get it working it is awesome -- just be aware that you may get one that needs modification ---

I bought this CT green laser grips for a J Frame S&W revolver. I returned iit do to a problem with the switch where it would often not illuminate. I returned and replaced it and learned from a call to CT customer support that the battery cover has two tabs that must be placed in slots under the rim of the battery case. The instructions manual did not specify this requirement. Now, they are working perfectly. Also, the unit was manufactured over a year ago, so the batteries were at least that old. CT sent me fresh batteries. Having a laser does not substitute for training, but in a panic situation, and the additional aiming enhancement is most welcome. If the unit had better instructions and came with fresh batteries, I would give it 5 stars.

This laser grip from Crimson Trace is a direct replacement for the factory grips on the Smith & Wesson 638 (and other J frames per their description). An easy swap with jus one screw. The CT grip is a bit longer than the factory grips which is nice if you have larger hands. The green laser is very bright and works well in the daylight at distances you would expect to shoot a snub nose .38. It runs on four lithium disk batteries that only cost about $1 a piece so replacing them won’t be too expensive. The laser is activated by pressing a button on the front of the grip with your middle finger. Very intuitive, almost automatic. It also has an on/off switch in the butt of the grip. The laser is situated in the right side of the grip. I was worried about obstructing it when shooting right handed. It is high enough in the grip that this has not been an issue for me. Easy to adjust the laser with the included Allen wrench.