Crimson Trace Grips Ruger/J-Frame

[TMan]

Removing the grips on the J-frame was a bear. There is a pin at the bottom of the frame and the grips fit into it. You must have the grips pulled away from the pin in order to slide them off. According to what I read, there is a tool in the box with the gun for removing the grips. Well the box is in storage and 9 miles from here, so I had to improvise.

The grips went on with ease, the Ruger was another story. I previously had replaced the original plastic (butt-ugly) grips with Hogue wrap-around grips. They came off with no difficulty. Getting the CT grips on was another story. They state that the grips are "very" tight, and they aren't kidding. I ended up using a clamp to get them on.

One thing that really impressed me was that they appear to be right on as far as aiming is concerned. Using the laser and the sight had them both on the same place with no adjustment needed.

So, considering that I could have bought another gun for what the two CT grips cost me, what did the money buy me? Easy - a little more peace of mind. I need more peace of mind because I've given too many people a piece of my mind. ;D

[MLB]

I suppose it shouldn't be surprising that the CT grips would have to fit tightly. Just a little slop would really mess up your POA. Do you have to remove them to change the battery?

Just spouting a bit of spontaneous thought here; I wonder if some of the recoil energy could be captured to recharge the battery. Sort of like a self winding watch, or one of those shake-to-charge flashlights.

[TMan]

Yes, you do have to remove them in order to change the batteries.

You are right about them having to fit tightly, I never thought of that.

Are you going to patent your idea of having the recoil energy charge the batteries? I don't think it would work with my little S&W because one shot would probably overcharge the battery.

Another advantage to the CT grips on the J-frame is that they cover up the back-strap. This gun is just brutal when shooting 357 Magnum.