To add crimson trace to G26/27, or not?

[Landmonster]

The main selling point of the G26 or G27 is that they are small guns.

Does it make sense to add a somewhat bulky crimson trace laser grip to the G26/27, or should it be reserved for bigger Glocks... where concealability is less important?

[Texas49er]

Probably won't add to concealability problems, but for me, (small hands) makes it unwieldy, or maybe just uncomfortable. Seems to feel a lot better on larger grip models.
I do have & carry a G27, & try to keep it as small & light as possible for legal concealed carry.

[tqtran]

Thats why I wish the 26 had a rail so you can put a small laser on the front without making the gun thicker in width.

[FrankRochester]

The CT grips don't work for me.... When I put my finger up on the side of the gun, it blocks the laser. Go with a lasermax sight.

[ICHI]

Not. get a lasermax:thumbsup:

[RayB]

An internal laser is more in keeping with the theme of the gun...

Otherwise, consider a compact model like G19 or G23.

--Ray

[kowenjr]

I had a Lasermax on my G27. The pros that I found to be are, the switch is convienent, it is internal, does not need to be sighted in, the cons, expensive, blinking beam, not nearly as bright as Crimson Trace, and constantly getting turned on in a soft IWB holster (kinda defeats the "concealed" terminology when there's a red laser beam shining out your pant leg).

[686Owner]

Originally posted by kowenjr
I had a Lasermax on my G27. The pros that I found to be are, the switch is convienent, it is internal, does not need to be sighted in, the cons, expensive, blinking beam, not nearly as bright as Crimson Trace, and constantly getting turned on in a soft IWB holster (kinda defeats the "concealed" terminology when there's a red laser beam shining out your pant leg).

The mental image of the laser beam shooting out of your pants is pretty funny!

[rrr]

I use a CT laser with a G27. It only adds a small amount of size and the pros far outweigh any cons.

No problem with my finger blocking the beam either, I just keep it lower than the beam riding lower on the frame.

Do a search on the problems people are having with CT vs. Lasermax and let that be part of your decision.

Sky

[FrankRochester]

If you put your finger lower than the laser, you are in the trigger area. Not safe enough for me.

[rrr]

The subcompacts have such a small frame, it's just slighty lower. It's not an issue for me having my finger slightly lower since it's still straight. So it works for me.

It's the same argument you hear against Glocks, no manually safety, but with practice it's not an issue. You train to keep your finger off the finger until are ready to shoot.

[glockfbuff]

Originally posted by rrr
I use a CT laser with a G27. It only adds a small amount of size and the pros far outweigh any cons.

No problem with my finger blocking the beam either, I just keep it lower than the beam riding lower on the frame.

Do a search on the problems people are having with CT vs. Lasermax and let that be part of your decision.

Sky



How much girth does it add to the handle with the grips on? Does it make the distance to the trigger problematic? I have large hands so I don't think the added distance will be an issue for me....

[rrr]

Originally posted by glockfbuff
How much girth does it add to the handle with the grips on? Does it make the distance to the trigger problematic? I have large hands so I don't think the added distance will be an issue for me....

It's quite thin. Can't be more than 1/8" thicker at the thickest part. It just feels a little different at first. After my first session at the range I was used to the feel.

[TM1]

I have a G27 with CT grip in a Galco iwb and found no difficulties due to the laser grip. I would have gone the Lasermax route but after reading all of the horror stories decided to go with the CT.

[Gordov2]

Originally posted by kowenjr
I had a Lasermax on my G27. The pros that I found to be are, the switch is convienent, it is internal, does not need to be sighted in, the cons, expensive, blinking beam, not nearly as bright as Crimson Trace, and constantly getting turned on in a soft IWB holster (kinda defeats the "concealed" terminology when there's a red laser beam shining out your pant leg).

This problem has been corrected! No more turning on and off by itself... other than if you forget to turn off the Lasermax, replacing the gun into the holster will usually turn it off for you.