Grip Lasers
Grip lasers replace or overlay a pistol's factory grip panels with an integrated laser, giving shooters an aiming reference without adding a separate rail-mounted unit. Crimson Trace dominates this category with Lasergrips fitted to specific pistol models — Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, 1911, Taurus, and Browning Hi Power — plus LaserSaddle forend lasers for pump shotguns and standalone rail-mount options for AR-15s and other platforms.
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Lasergrips vs. Rail-Mounted Lasers: Why Choose a Grip Laser
Lasergrips replace the factory grip panels entirely, keeping the pistol's holster fit unchanged since nothing protrudes from the frame the way a rail-mounted laser or light does. This matters for concealed carry, where a rail-mounted accessory can require a different holster or add bulk. The tradeoff is that Lasergrips are model-specific — a set made for a Glock Gen 3 won't fit a Gen 5, and fitment must match your exact pistol frame and grip shape.
Choosing Lasergrips for Your Specific Pistol
Crimson Trace builds Lasergrips to fit specific frame families — Glock Gen 3 across 17/19/22/23/31/32/34/35/37/38, S&W K and L frame square butt and round butt J-Frame, Ruger SP101, Taurus (specific models excluding Tracker/Public Defender/polymer frames), Browning Hi Power, and 1911 full-size frames. Always confirm your exact model and generation before ordering — grip shape and activation switch placement are tailored to each specific pistol.
LaserSaddle: Grip Lasers for Shotguns
The LaserSaddle line brings the same integrated-laser concept to pump shotguns, fitting the Mossbserg 500/590/590 Shockwave and Remington 870/Tac-14 in place of the factory forend. This is particularly useful on shorter-barreled defensive shotguns like the Shockwave and Tac-14, which lack a traditional stock and benefit from a laser reference point for aiming from non-traditional shooting positions.
Rail-Mounted and AR-15 Grip Lasers
The Rail Master Pro combines a laser with a tactical light in a compact rail-mounted unit for pistols and other rails, while the MVF-515MODR brings an integrated laser to an AR-15 pistol grip. These give shooters laser aiming on platforms where a dedicated Lasergrip doesn't exist, at the cost of the added bulk a rail-mounted or replacement-grip laser brings compared to a factory grip.
Frequently Asked Questions: Grip Lasers
Will Crimson Trace Lasergrips fit any Glock?
No — Lasergrips are built for specific generation and model families. Confirm your exact Glock generation (Gen 3, 4, or 5) and model before ordering, since fitment and activation are generation-specific.
Do grip lasers affect concealed carry holster fit?
Generally no — since Lasergrips replace the factory grip panels rather than adding a separate rail-mounted unit, most holsters designed for the standard pistol will still fit, unlike with a rail-mounted light or laser.
What is a LaserSaddle used for?
It's a shotgun forend replacement with an integrated laser, particularly useful on short-barreled defensive shotguns like the Mossberg Shockwave or Remington Tac-14 that lack a traditional stock.
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