Laser sight for 1911

Vince1964 · December 15, 2009, 12:14 PM

I own a Ed Brown special forces 1911 without a laser rail, which brand and what type ( grip or internal guide rod) of laser would you purchase ? This is my first post and any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

Vincent

swinokur · December 15, 2009, 12:45 PM

Crimson Trace. Got one of my G30. Purtting one on my new Kimber too.

www.crimsontrace.com

impalacustom · December 15, 2009, 07:38 PM

I remember seeing a laser in the recoil spring plug, not sure if it was custom or manufactured. I don't even remember where I seen it.

I second the Crimson Trace, they are nice and not bulky like how I thought they would been.

sholling · December 15, 2009, 10:38 PM

Go with a front activated Crimson Trace grip. By far it's the best way to go.

**4V50 Gary** · December 16, 2009, 12:40 AM

Advantage of the guide rod style is that its cleaner and doesn't add to the external bulk of the gun. The disadvantage is that it can, because it is close to the muzzle, become sooted up and that defeats the laser. So long as you wipe it down (with whatever material recommended by the mfg) you should be fine.

The advantage of the Crimson Grip is that it won't become sooted up. However, it adds to the grip but not substantially so. If you wear thick gloves because of winter conditions, make sure the glove doesn't interfere with the laser.

I have both systems, but not on the same gun. My Sig P220 has an internal system and I've a revolver that has Crimson Grip.

December 15, 2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Vince1964 Junior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 1	Laser sight for 1911 I own a Ed Brown special forces 1911 without a laser rail, which brand and what type ( grip or internal guide rod) of laser would you purchase ? This is my first post and any help would be appreciated. Thank you Vincent

December 15, 2009, 10:38 PM	#4
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,251	Go with a front activated Crimson Trace grip. By far it's the best way to go. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

December 16, 2009, 12:40 AM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,414	Advantage of the guide rod style is that its cleaner and doesn't add to the external bulk of the gun. The disadvantage is that it can, because it is close to the muzzle, become sooted up and that defeats the laser. So long as you wipe it down (with whatever material recommended by the mfg) you should be fine. The advantage of the Crimson Grip is that it won't become sooted up. However, it adds to the grip but not substantially so. If you wear thick gloves because of winter conditions, make sure the glove doesn't interfere with the laser. I have both systems, but not on the same gun. My Sig P220 has an internal system and I've a revolver that has Crimson Grip. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

December 15, 2009, 12:45 PM	#2
swinokur Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 216	Crimson Trace. Got one of my G30. Purtting one on my new Kimber too. www.crimsontrace.com

December 15, 2009, 07:38 PM	#3
impalacustom Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 469	I remember seeing a laser in the recoil spring plug, not sure if it was custom or manufactured. I don't even remember where I seen it. I second the Crimson Trace, they are nice and not bulky like how I thought they would been.