Need laser advice

Prof Young · April 29, 2024, 03:44 PM

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My wife recently completed her CC training. I got her a Sig 365 that is chambered in 380. In practice, she was having a hard time passing the shooting part of her CC training. To make do I had her shoot the Walter 22 for the real test and she did better than some of the young guys. In the meantime, I let her try my Beretta PX4 storm just to see how she did with a gun outfitted with a laser. She did well. She has an eye issue that makes it hard for her to focus on sights and targets. So, the clear solution is to get her a laser for her Sig. The 365 has a rail picatinny underneath. The storm has a Laser Max Spartan on it but it does not fit well on the 365. So, all that to get to my question . . .

I need recommendations for a laser to go on a Sig 365 . . . talk to me.

Life is good.
Prof Young

georgehwbush · April 30, 2024, 03:48 AM

https://www.sigsauer.com/lima365.html

OPC · April 30, 2024, 10:17 AM

Similar to the LIMA365 linked above, the Crimson Trace Laserguard 422 is grip-button activated, but also has a physical On/Off switch - but more expensive. Same 1/3N battery and ~5mW power.

My wife has a CT laserguard on her S&W 380 EZ for a couple of years now. She really likes it and the ability to just turn it off for cleaning, iron-sight practice, and transport (to/from the range in a range bag). It did take some practice for her to consistently grip for activation.

Since you mention CC: do not forget to verify your preferred holster brand has a model that accommodates the laser model you like.

Prof Young · May 4, 2024, 08:52 PM

Given that the sig model and the crimson trace model look almost identical and there is a 200 buck price difference, I've order the sig model.

Will let you know how it goes.

Life is good.

Prof Young

Prof Young · May 22, 2024, 12:37 PM

So the sig lima laser came and is now installed. Easy installation. In fact the hardest part of the install was getting the thing out of the heavy duty blister package! Anyway, sig was wise enough to put left-right and up-down indicators around the adjustment screws. Bravo sig.

We haven't take it to the range yet, but that's coming soon.

Life is good.
Prof Young

OPC · May 22, 2024, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the update. Did you pick the red or green laser? I would be interested to hear how the range session goes. My wife sometimes has trouble seeing hers (CT; green) in daylight at 10yards.

Prof Young · Yesterday, 06:04 PM

OPC
I picked red for her and have got it sighted in, but she hasn't tried it yet and I haven't tried it in daylight outside of the range. Seems easy to adjust.
Life is good.
Prof Young

April 29, 2024, 03:44 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,418	Need laser advice Forum Followers: My wife recently completed her CC training. I got her a Sig 365 that is chambered in 380. In practice, she was having a hard time passing the shooting part of her CC training. To make do I had her shoot the Walter 22 for the real test and she did better than some of the young guys. In the meantime, I let her try my Beretta PX4 storm just to see how she did with a gun outfitted with a laser. She did well. She has an eye issue that makes it hard for her to focus on sights and targets. So, the clear solution is to get her a laser for her Sig. The 365 has a rail picatinny underneath. The storm has a Laser Max Spartan on it but it does not fit well on the 365. So, all that to get to my question . . . I need recommendations for a laser to go on a Sig 365 . . . talk to me. Life is good. Prof Young

April 30, 2024, 03:48 AM	#2
georgehwbush Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2023 Location: down town USA Posts: 244	https://www.sigsauer.com/lima365.html __________________ "if you have a good shooting stance, you are not using cover correctly" father frog

April 30, 2024, 10:17 AM	#3
OPC Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 184	Similar to the LIMA365 linked above, the Crimson Trace Laserguard 422 is grip-button activated, but also has a physical On/Off switch - but more expensive. Same 1/3N battery and ~5mW power. My wife has a CT laserguard on her S&W 380 EZ for a couple of years now. She really likes it and the ability to just turn it off for cleaning, iron-sight practice, and transport (to/from the range in a range bag). It did take some practice for her to consistently grip for activation. Since you mention CC: do not forget to verify your preferred holster brand has a model that accommodates the laser model you like. __________________ *José*

May 4, 2024, 08:52 PM	#4
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,418	Well . . . Given that the sig model and the crimson trace model look almost identical and there is a 200 buck price difference, I've order the sig model. Will let you know how it goes. Life is good. Prof Young

May 22, 2024, 12:37 PM	#5
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,418	Sig laser installed. So the sig lima laser came and is now installed. Easy installation. In fact the hardest part of the install was getting the thing out of the heavy duty blister package! Anyway, sig was wise enough to put left-right and up-down indicators around the adjustment screws. Bravo sig. We haven't take it to the range yet, but that's coming soon. Life is good. Prof Young

May 22, 2024, 03:03 PM	#6
OPC Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Posts: 184	Thanks for the update. Did you pick the red or green laser? I would be interested to hear how the range session goes. My wife sometimes has trouble seeing hers (CT; green) in daylight at 10yards. __________________ *José*

Yesterday, 06:04 PM	#7
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,418	Red . . . OPC I picked red for her and have got it sighted in, but she hasn't tried it yet and I haven't tried it in daylight outside of the range. Seems easy to adjust. Life is good. Prof Young