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I'm looking for a pistol that I can use the CTC laser grips on. I don't want a Glock, and I'm unsure of their competitors. I know the S&W sigma is close, but according to Crimsons web site, they don't have a laser for that style of smith. Any other options out there? Looking to buy used and would prefer a smaller/lighter gun. I shot a Glock 19 last weekend and it was perfect, but I don't want a Glock.
-Todd
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Re: re: not a Glock

BigDog said:
I'd recommend you look over the SIG 226, 229 or 239 models a little bit. I think they make a real nice gun. They do have a poly frame gun in the 2022 models - but all of the models I've suggested are available in 9mm, .40 or .357 sig

SIG has a lot to offer - and a lot of variety in finishes. The 226 is my favorite but pretty heavy to carry / so I'd probably look at the 229 or 239 depending on what fits your hand the best ( I'm not a Glock guy either ) I shoot the Glocks ok, I just don't like them - and I admit I'm biased against them. But if for some reason I don't want to carry a 1911 - I carry a SIG.

There are 1911's in 9mm out there - Kimber, Les Baer and others have them. The Kimber Tactical Pro II in a 9mm is a pretty nice gun with a 4" barrel - and occasionally I will carry it as well.
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The Kimber, and definitely the Les Baer are probably out of my price range. I would love to have either, but really am looking for a light weight handgun. I carried my Berretta 8040 for 7 days while hunting last week, and by the end of each day I could really feel the weight. And I guess I really don't know if there is all that much difference weight wise between what I have and what I think I should start carrying.
-Todd
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I still haven't made up my mind about a new pistol. I keep eye balling the XD but it's a huge drawback for me that Crimson Trace doesn't offer a sight for it. And those Surefire lights are $300 for the light/laser combo and then you have a big, bulky turd hanging off your gun that's harder to holster. Maybe I should just buy a Glock 17 or 19 in 9mm. CTC makes an awesome sight for it and the gun holds 17 rounds. I really don't like the 9mm round, but for plicking I guess I really can't go wrong with it. It's cheap.
-Todd
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Email CT and ask if they plan to offer a grip for the XD.
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Email CT and ask if they plan to offer a grip for the XD.
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I did. And so have many others. They said they have tabled it for the next 6-9 months

http://forums.crimsontrace.com/index.php?action=search2

Just type in "Springfield XD" into the search
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The Springfield XD is a fine gun. I wouldn't worry too much about availability of laser sights out right now for it. (then again I'm not a big laser guy) There will be plenty of stuff available in the near future if some of these companies have any brains. I don't know how many XD's are running around but I've seen a ton of them.

I'm partial to Glock but I wouldn't turn down an XD any day of the week. Sigs are great too, everything but the price. They're a tad on the pricey side.
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I'm confused! You keep saying you don't want a Glock yet you keep describing what you want and you are describing a Glock! :lol:

Seriously, if you want a polymer handgun in 9mm that is the size of a G19, then get a G19! It's not that difficult! Probably one of the best and most popular semi-auto handguns for plinking, self-defense, etc.

Maybe if you clearly stated why you don't want a Glock, we can point you in the right direction.
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I just don't like the way the CTC laser grips attach to polymer guns. With steel or alloy frames, the grips or grip panels are attached by screws. You simply attach the CTC unit in place of the factory grips. Polymer guns with no grip screws make it a bit tougher for them to design a laser that really integrates itself with the gun nicely. I have a J frame Smith with CTC grips. Its my daily carry piece.
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If you don't like the way the lasers work for poly guns then ....uhhhh..... try those "sightey thingys" on top of the gun. Mine seem to work pretty good. No batteries or anything.
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Personally, I prefer the lasers that replace the guide rod for most semi-autos, especially the double stack models. The add on CTC units make the grip just a bit too wide for my taste. These "integrate" so well with the gun that it is very difficult to tell from stock. I also like how the activation switch is right at the tip of the finger when the gun is held correctly when drawing and covering a suspect.
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Those "guide rod" lasers are pretty slick but they're a bit on the expensive side.
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Re: re: not a Glock

Clayslayer said:
If you don't like the way the lasers work for poly guns then ....uhhhh..... try those "sightey thingys" on top of the gun. Mine seem to work pretty good. No batteries or anything.
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All I said is that I don't care for the way CTC grips work with polymer guns, since the author of this thread stated that he wishes to use a CTC laser on whatever he ends up buying. No need to make a condescending remark. I am well acquainted with the sights on all of my handguns. I like the laser grips on my J frame because I carry it. It is conceivable that I might have to fire it from an awkward position where I can't really acquire the sights. Plus the laser has a bit of intimidation factor.
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The only lasers that really work worth a poop on polymer framed guns are the Lasermax ones. You can check them out here: http://www.shooterssupply.com/html/lasermax_internal_guide_rod_la.htm

It's just not practical to put them on the grips. You can do it but it looks stupid. The pistols with a rail on them can take a rail mount laser if that's your preference.
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Clayslayer said:
It's just not practical to put them on the grips. You can do it but it looks stupid. . .
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Thats what I was saying! :lol:
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Re: re: not a Glock

txgolfer51 said:
I'm confused! You keep saying you don't want a Glock yet you keep describing what you want and you are describing a Glock! :lol:

Seriously, if you want a polymer handgun in 9mm that is the size of a G19, then get a G19! It's not that difficult! Probably one of the best and most popular semi-auto handguns for plinking, self-defense, etc.

Maybe if you clearly stated why you don't want a Glock, we can point you in the right direction.
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My uncle and cousin both have them. :lol:

Dumb reason I know, but I just want something different than them. And you're right. I should just buy a G19. I've told myself that if by July CTC does not come out with a laser for the XD then I'll buy the Glock.

And I don't really need the laser sights, it's just so much more fun to shoot with that stupid little red dot flying around :roll:

thanks

-Todd
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