I never turn the switch off on my 405. I’m curious about the 105. It is the most affordable model.
Unless you have big pocket or carry in a holster. The 305 allows better grip, therefore more control over the little revolver. Also more comfortable when you’re practicing.
More concealable than the 305 but less grip area. May not fit those with very big hands. The extra rubber offer more comfort.
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Me. One pair just wouldn’t work out, I had to keep buying them for several handguns.
My first CT for the J frame was a model 205, it’s been discontinued. It was a short, pudgy, hard plastic grips. Very uncomfortable to shoot and bulkier than the current models.
I have the 405 model mounted on my 642. I like the length of the grips, and also prefer the small thin pad on the backstrap of the revolver.
I have not had an issue with the grip material catching on my pockets as I deploy the pistol. I carry in either a Desantis Superfly or RKBA pocket holster.
I have been happy with them, and plan to keep them.
I use the LG405 on my J-frames, carried mostly in a Kramer pocket holster.
No issues at all with snagging, being too large, gripping, etc.
Old Navy cargo pants typically have deep front pockets that work well (note: check them, I’ve gotten some newer ones with much smaller pockets).
Have not tried the LG105 or LG305.
I like the switch when transporting in luggage…it’s nice to know that nothing can bump the switch/drain the battery.
Overall the LG405s substantially improve my speed/hit probability, especially since my J-frames are older (pre-lock) and have standard fixed sights (versus the high-vis ones on the newer models)…especially nice on the M642 with stainless front sight (not so much contrast under most lighting conditions).
The 105 is almost too small in size. I had to put an inner tube strip around the switch to reliably depress it. The idea came from another user who had the same problem. Rubber fixes it.
The 405 is a very good all around size FOR MY HANDS. I have a friend whose hands are huge and he has to use the 305, but the Glock grip seems a bit small to him.
How do you know which is best for you? Pictures tell the story.
Here’s my grip on a 105.
Let’s put a number on it.
About 3/8 inch open space.
Here’s my grip on a 405.
Let’s put a number on it.
Over 3/4 inch open space.
Why is that important?
Here’s the base of my left thumb.
Let’s say 1 inch wide.
Now, some of that thumb will squeeze into a smaller opening, but at some point it becomes a square peg/round hole situation, which is the case for me with the 105.
So what if the thumb doesn’t go in the opening? Then, instead of the support hand having a frictional lock on the grip and a certain amount of camming action against the finger tips, what you have to lock your support hand in place is whatever friction you can create against the fingernails of the firing hand. That’s not much.
What does that mean?
Too much finger on the trigger increases the possibility of pushing the gun to the off side. It can be managed but you have to be aware of the issue.
I love shooting them but I do my best to set myself up for success. April Match Video.
Having used all the CT models, the 405’s are the best, in my opinion. The 105’s still work very well, however, if finances are a major concern. I use the 105’s on my daily carried 442.
I have a few pair of both 405s and 105s. I like the 105s real well for pocket carry. I put a 1" piece of bicycle inner tube around the grip as I have a difficult time lighting the laser. The 105s really need a better switch but the inner tube fixes the problem well.
J-frames are just made to have a Crimson Trace laser grip
Thanks for taking the time to make all those fitment pictures. I just converted my primary semi to a CT a while back and will be doing the snub shortly so this took care of any questions I imagine would have been popping up.
I’m using the CT405 on a 442 for a BUG. The grips are nice, offer a little cushion for recoil, and great grip in the hand when drawing and firing. I find them to be a bit grippier than the standard Uncle Mikes grip that came from the factory on the S&W. As for pocket carry, no issues with the grip hanging up/catching in my pockets even on various fabrics-jeans, rip stop, cotton, canvas, etc. I always leave the switch on, it does not catch on things. I carry ankle and pocket, mostly ankle and have had zero issues. Wise addition to the J-frame in my opinion.
I have the LG405 on a SW360PD. I like the compact size because I carry the revolver as a back up gun on my ankle. I can still get a good grip and I have no problems firing .38 +P rounds. I have and can fire .357 mags out of it, I just don’t recommend going over 15 to 20 rounds per practice (You will feel it the next day or even right away!).
When sighting in, I imagine the laser dot looks as if it is sitting on top of the front sight post. Am I correct in this? Also, is there a recommended/preferred distance to sight in at?
That is how mine is set as well - dot on the top of the front sight blade. I have the sights set at 50 feet. That would be the range where I would really need some help, and the laser pays off for me.
You may want to give the folks at Crimson Trace a call. They have a DVD they will send to you, that has a lot of very useful tips regarding their products. It’s free upon request, I believe.
I have a set of LG-405s on my 642. I find them to be extremely comfortable grips, and I’d use them even without the laser. The padding on the backstrap helps absorb recoil, while the sides are hard plastic so they won’t catch in your pocket. I carry mine in a weak-side pocket holster and it doesn’t hang up at all.
The laser helps a lot as well, though it does have its limitations (not good past about 10 yards in bright Arizona sunlight). Still, I feel far more comfortable with the laser than without.
LG405’s all the way, the recoil reducing pocket helps a bunch. Thanks to a close friend who works for CTC I’ve had a chance to shoot just about all the grips (as of 1/10). To my girly hands the difference in the 105 and 405 is noticeable.
Thanks for all the info. I have 105s on one of my Js and will try the 405s on another. Sounds like the 405s may mitigate some of the recoil sensation on the Scandium models.
Depending on the pockets, yes it can catch if the pockets are too tight.
No, not for pocket carry. Where they may pose a problem is if you decide to ankle carry on the right leg. Many ankle holsters aren’t cut for CT grips on the inboard side.
