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Project7Studios · 04-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Got the CT in finally. Pistol Gear (PISTOLGEAR | YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS PISTOL) is friggen awesome. Arrived within a few days from initial order. For the photographers that complain about the white balance (myself included) I was taking pics on my point and shoot camera next to a fish tank, hence the blue glow. Anyways, on to the pics!

Before: So plain...

For the ones curious about the change in thickness of the grip... The before:

No pictures of the installation. But its stupidly simple.
Installed

The grip AFTER the installation

Side By side of Original Grip and the CT Grip. This picture is so valuable for the people thinking of purchasing the CT Lazaaaaaaa

Finished Product:
With Pearce Extension

Close Up of the Activation Button and Master on/off Button
The Grip added some girth to the front of the grip. The meat of the middle part of your middle finger does the activations and you really cant "control" the activation of the button. Which is a good thing, cuase when you want it on, you just simply grip the gun. Dont even need to think about it, unless of course youve turned OFF the Master switch. haha. Oh, the master switch is actually the button looking thing above the CTC emblem.

You probably wont find this picture anywhere else. I was curious as to how much further and "bulkier" the ass end of the CT laser made the pistol. I figured it might have gotten in the way. But I dont know yet for sure till I get it into a concealed carry holster. Otherwise, it doesnt look too substantial

Ultimately, Im really happy with my purchase. If I decide to remove the laser, its not difficult. I hope it fits into the concealed holster that Im still waiting on. Hopefully, the few that have the CT laser and carry concealed might be able to chime in. I know it was difficult to concealed carry, but with which holsters?

I had a worry that my index finger might be in the way of the laser once activated. Well, even when my index is extended along the pistol at rest or when its on the trigger, It doesnt get in the way at all.

The grip did add some girth around the overall grip. This was actually welcoming for me as it felt more "round" and "curved" allowing a seemingly secure grip over the weapon. My long slender fingers made the stock grip feel too rectangular. As if there were gaps or holes in my grips. The CT laser solved that.

Time to go to the range and put some rounds through this bad boy. Im sure Ill still need to tweak the laser a bit once I get to the range. Let me know if you guys want more, closer or detailed pics. I can take my time with them and actually take some decent ones for you guys.

Outsider · 04-08-2008, 10:39 PM

Very nice. What type of batteries it take?

BeefyBeefo · 04-08-2008, 10:42 PM

VERY good pictures for anyone considering it. Thanks!

-Jeff-

**Houseboat** · 04-08-2008, 10:52 PM

Great Post..

**mhillsing23** · 04-09-2008, 05:18 AM

Just the pics that I was looking for. Thank you for posting these.

m9fan · 04-09-2008, 06:30 AM

Great review and pics!

Thanks for your post!

tnroadrunner · 04-09-2008, 06:34 AM

To bad they don't make them for lefties.

nothingness · 04-09-2008, 09:45 AM

lefty here too.
Pretty sure the CT grips are ambidextrous.

**Ed Ely** · 04-09-2008, 10:17 AM

Good post.

Ed

**digitalexplr** · 04-09-2008, 12:18 PM

My only question to do with compatibility with ccw holsters. It looks like it would be a problem with the Crossbreeds. And, unfortunately I am limited to just one firearm at the moment. So I wouldn't have the luxuary of having the CT on a home weapon and being able to carry another.

04-08-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
Project7Studios XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 13	Crimson Trace LOTS OF PICS!! XD40SC Got the CT in finally. Pistol Gear (PISTOLGEAR \| YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS PISTOL) is friggen awesome. Arrived within a few days from initial order. For the photographers that complain about the white balance (myself included) I was taking pics on my point and shoot camera next to a fish tank, hence the blue glow. Anyways, on to the pics! Before: So plain... For the ones curious about the change in thickness of the grip... The before: No pictures of the installation. But its stupidly simple. Installed The grip AFTER the installation Side By side of Original Grip and the CT Grip. This picture is so valuable for the people thinking of purchasing the CT Lazaaaaaaa Finished Product: With Pearce Extension Close Up of the Activation Button and Master on/off Button The Grip added some girth to the front of the grip. The meat of the middle part of your middle finger does the activations and you really cant "control" the activation of the button. Which is a good thing, cuase when you want it on, you just simply grip the gun. Dont even need to think about it, unless of course youve turned OFF the Master switch. haha. Oh, the master switch is actually the button looking thing above the CTC emblem. You probably wont find this picture anywhere else. I was curious as to how much further and "bulkier" the ass end of the CT laser made the pistol. I figured it might have gotten in the way. But I dont know yet for sure till I get it into a concealed carry holster. Otherwise, it doesnt look too substantial Ultimately, Im really happy with my purchase. If I decide to remove the laser, its not difficult. I hope it fits into the concealed holster that Im still waiting on. Hopefully, the few that have the CT laser and carry concealed might be able to chime in. I know it was difficult to concealed carry, but with which holsters? I had a worry that my index finger might be in the way of the laser once activated. Well, even when my index is extended along the pistol at rest or when its on the trigger, It doesnt get in the way at all. The grip did add some girth around the overall grip. This was actually welcoming for me as it felt more "round" and "curved" allowing a seemingly secure grip over the weapon. My long slender fingers made the stock grip feel too rectangular. As if there were gaps or holes in my grips. The CT laser solved that. Time to go to the range and put some rounds through this bad boy. Im sure Ill still need to tweak the laser a bit once I get to the range. Let me know if you guys want more, closer or detailed pics. I can take my time with them and actually take some decent ones for you guys.

04-08-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
Outsider XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 416	Very nice. What type of batteries it take? __________________ *"No Mess" Since 1985* Springfield XD-40 4" Service ======================== "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke (1729-1797), British statesman and philosopher "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum." - ("If you want peace, prepare for war.") - Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Roman Military strategist. c. 390. A.D "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people." -V, V for Vendetta

04-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#3
BeefyBeefo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: IL/IA Posts: 109	VERY good pictures for anyone considering it. Thanks! -Jeff- __________________ XD9 Service Bi-Tone XD9 Sub-Compact Stoeger Cougar 9mm Ruger Mark II

04-08-2008, 10:52 PM	#4
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 555	Great Post.. __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs

04-09-2008, 05:18 AM	#5
mhillsing23 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,724	Just the pics that I was looking for. Thank you for posting these. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

04-09-2008, 06:30 AM	#6
m9fan XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 858	Great review and pics! Thanks for your post! __________________ "Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all." - Alexander the Great Texas CHL US Army Veteran '86 - '94 Beretta M9 Bushmaster M4A2 Clone Glock 22 Rossi 351 Snubbie SA XD 45ACP Service Winchester Defender 1300

04-09-2008, 06:34 AM	#7
tnroadrunner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 105	To bad they don't make them for lefties. __________________ Bob It's always a great day, If you don't believe me try missing one. NRA, TFA, IDPA, USPSA

04-09-2008, 09:45 AM	#8
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 631	lefty here too. Pretty sure the CT grips are ambidextrous. __________________ RON PAUL IN 2008 ~ tnfgh When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson

04-09-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,524 Blog Entries: 1	Good post. Ed

04-09-2008, 12:18 PM	#10
digitalexplr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 490	My only question to do with compatibility with ccw holsters. It looks like it would be a problem with the Crossbreeds. And, unfortunately I am limited to just one firearm at the moment. So I wouldn't have the luxuary of having the CT on a home weapon and being able to carry another. __________________ XD9sc

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