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Lost River
06-09-2017, 04:40 PM
I got a chance to get out for a bit today, and shoot my BUG, which is my old 442.

I have a set of old CT laser grips on it, and have always maintained that they are the single greatest aid to marksmanship that I know of for J Frames.

My eyes have changed drastically over the last few years and front sights are very fuzzy to the point that I often just "use the force" and pretend I am a Jedi.:rolleyes:

Anyways some pictures of running what I call my Ear Nose Throat gun.

Conditions were overcast, with a slight bit of rain.


At 7 yards there was not a huge difference, but I was still more in the center, with the laser versus irons:

First group w/ laser:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/IMG_1504_zpsyk1y9cuf.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/Handguns/IMG_1504_zpsyk1y9cuf.jpg.html)

Next was w/o. Then I compared.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2029_zpss4oen9jx.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2029_zpss4oen9jx.jpg.html)

10 yards was where the difference really was noticeable:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2028_zpsovjbkbve.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2028_zpsovjbkbve.jpg.html)

I need some new paint for the front sight too, the gun is fairly worn.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2027_zpsvcc8lksq.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/Handguns/FullSizeRender%2027_zpsvcc8lksq.jpg.html)


Unfortunately I ran out of time, as I had some rifle stuff to do before heading back, so I did not have a chance to run the J Frame at 25 yards and further.

For me, the CT laser grips are a rather significant advantage over irons if the lighting conditions are appropriate. If it is bright out, then I go straight to irons.
M2CattleCo
06-09-2017, 07:50 PM
I had a pair just like that for a long time. Mine shot great for what they were. Fatiguing to shoot much more than 50 rounds at a time or so.
Poconnor
06-09-2017, 08:16 PM
I love the crimson trace boot grips on my 642. I wish they made the boot grips for K frames
StraitR
06-14-2017, 12:06 PM
Thanks for sharing LR. That's some decent shooting, and I like your ENT name for J's. I couldn't agree more with CT grips for this application, it's the only set I own and they work great.

My no-lock 638. I only carry AIWB, hence the larger CT grips.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/501/17949231384_e3b3fcc8db_c.jpg
Irelander
06-14-2017, 01:49 PM
Very cool and nice shooting. I need to get my 642 out more. I've been pondering a set of CT LG-105 grips.
Lost River
06-14-2017, 03:27 PM
Thanks for sharing LR. That's some decent shooting, and I like your ENT name for J's. I couldn't agree more with CT grips for this application, it's the only set I own and they work great.

My no-lock 638. I only carry AIWB, hence the larger CT grips.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/501/17949231384_e3b3fcc8db_c.jpg

For years I thought the old humpback J Frames were some of the ugliest revolvers out there. Then as I got older they started to grow on me, and now I think they look cool as heck, especially the old school ones with the grip safety, and or blued finish.

One of these days, when I have some spare change I intend to pick up a decent shooter grade one "just because", and make it an extra pocket gun. I think it would be perfect for sticking in my grandfather's old Filson plaid jacket:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/Handguns/IMG_1089_zps12tm2eee.jpg (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/IV_Troop/media/Handguns/IMG_1089_zps12tm2eee.jpg.html)
StraitR
06-14-2017, 03:45 PM
For years I thought the old humpback J Frames were some of the ugliest revolvers out there. Then as I got older they started to grow on me, and now I think they look cool as heck, especially the old school ones with the grip safety, and or blued finish.

One of these days, when I have some spare change I intend to pick up a decent shooter grade one "just because", and make it an extra pocket gun. I think it would be perfect for sticking in my grandfather's old Filson plaid jacket:


haha. Agreed, I always thought they looked hideous as well. I got this one years ago from a friend looking to replace it with a semi-auto. It wasn't until I had one that I started to appreciate and actually prefer the old bodyguard shrouded hammer. I really like the look and feel of the old Tyler T grips. The LG-305 CT LG's added thickness in the back mimic that feel pretty well.
OnionsAndDragons
06-14-2017, 10:17 PM
haha. Agreed, I always thought they looked hideous as well. I got this one years ago from a friend looking to replace it with a semi-auto. It wasn't until I had one that I started to appreciate and actually prefer the old bodyguard shrouded hammer. I really like the look and feel of the old Tyler T grips. The LG-305 CT LG's added thickness in the back mimic that feel pretty well.

Thank you so much for answering my unasked question!

I love the grip with the T-grip installed and have thought about a CT lasergrip but just couldn't abandon the Ts. Gonna put a set of lasergrips on my birthday list this year, now.


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StraitR
06-14-2017, 10:51 PM
Thank you so much for answering my unasked question!

I love the grip with the T-grip installed and have thought about a CT lasergrip but just couldn't abandon the Ts. Gonna put a set of lasergrips on my birthday list this year, now.

FYI, there are now four models of CT lasergrips for J-frames. The 305's and 405's are the only one's that feel similar to TT's to me due to increased grip circumference.

https://www.crimsontrace.com/products/type/lasergrips?manufacturer=167
OnionsAndDragons
06-14-2017, 10:52 PM
Awesome!

I will make note of this.


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