Crimson Trace Laser Grips

[Mitch]

I almost put this in the accessories sub-forum, but I only use these for j-frames so it's a pretty specific application - to me at least.

But something really weird happened with the price recently. I purchased these (https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Trace-LG-405-Lasergrips-Laser/dp/B000U3KQNI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crimson+trace+lg+405&qid=1585095917&sr=8-1) from Amazon about 3 weeks ago. Really dig them, especially on my 442. With a M&P 340 I probably wouldn't spend the extra money but with a 642 or 442, it makes a big difference.

But when I checked the price of them again today, they went up $100. Wtf? Is this the normal price and I just happened to get a steal on Amazon one time? Or is this more gun accessory corona panic bull shit?

I wanted to get a set for my back up 642, but for $300 I'm not sure I need two set up like that. My spare may be fine with just regular boot grips. Or maybe the 105s for about half the price.

[Stephanie B]

I almost put this in the accessories sub-forum, but I only use these for j-frames so it's a pretty specific application - to me at least.

But something really weird happened with the price recently. I purchased these (https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Trace-LG-405-Lasergrips-Laser/dp/B000U3KQNI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crimson+trace+lg+405&qid=1585095917&sr=8-1) from Amazon about 3 weeks ago. Really dig them, especially on my 442. With a M&P 340 I probably wouldn't spend the extra money but with a 642 or 442, it makes a big difference.

But when I checked the price of them again today, they went up $100. Wtf? Is this the normal price and I just happened to get a steal on Amazon one time? Or is this more gun accessory corona panic bull shit?

I wanted to get a set for my back up 642, but for $300 I'm not sure I need two set up like that. My spare may be fine with just regular boot grips. Or maybe the 105s for about half the price.
I bought a set of 105s. They are brutal on a 442 with standard-pressure loads, let alone +P. I made up some mouse-phart loads with a minimum charge of Trail Boss pushing a SWC; even with those, 15 rounds was my limit.

I eventually sold the grips through the sales section here on PF.

[Wingate's Hairbrush]

With the present run on guns, ammo and all things firearms related, I'd expect prices across the board to increase.

[ScotchMan]

This might be helpful: https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B000U3KQNI

Looks like the average Amazon price is $209. I would look on Opticsplanet, Brownells, etc, as I think their prices are less based on supply and demand and more likely they will just be sold out at their normal price if there is a run.