.... and we listened.
http://forums.crimsontrace.com/index.php?topic=33297.0
Here is a copy of the press release which will be public at SHOT, you guys get the first look. I can't tell you how hard it has been to bite my tongue! :wink:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2007
Crimson Trace Announces New Lasergrips® for the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol
Beaverton, OR —January 11, 2007: Crimson Trace will be debuting a revolutionary new Lasergrips model for several Smith & Wesson M&P pistols at this year’s SHOT Show in Orlando. The innovative LG-660 should be on dealer shelves in mid-2007. The LG-660 fits the M&P .40, 9mm, and .357 Sig calibers of pistols. Suggested retail price is $329.00.
The LG-660 is truly remarkable in its unique design. It replaces the stock M&P back strap grip insert and snaps into place in just a few seconds using existing factory parts. It is instinctively activated by a pressure switch built into the backstrap of the polymer Lasergrip. Simply grasping the firearm in a normal shooting grip activates the laser. All electrical components fit into the Lasergrip, which is the same size and shape of the original M&P back strap. This fully integrated laser sighting system is another Crimson Trace first in the marketplace.
There are two #2032 batteries located in the palm swell on the sides of the Lasergrips, providing over 4 hours of a constant-on beam time. The master switch is also located on the backstrap and uses a new touch sensor switch versus a mechanical switch as found on other Lasergrips. This allows the user to turn the unit on or off even while using gloves. Users simply press on hold the recessed pressure switch to turn the power on or off. The texture of the unit is almost identical to the stock S&W palm swell. Rubber overmolding on the backstrap covers the master on/off switch and the activation button, providing improved grip while shooting.
Another new feature of the LG-660 is that it uses a smaller 3.3mm diameter laser diode versus the standard 5.6 diameter diode that is found in all other brands of laser sighting devices. This results in a lower profile diode housing that emits the same brightness as one almost twice its size. As with all other Lasergrips, the LG-660 has both windage and elevation adjustments for shooters to make adjustments on their own. All Lasergrips come with an accessory pack that contains batteries, hex wrenches for laser adjustments, a cleaning cloth and several cleaning swabs. A three-year warranty is standard.
Lasergrips are made in the United States of America. Crimson Trace is the only manufacturer of grip-integrated laser sighting systems. Police, all branches of the U.S. Military, and responsible citizens worldwide use patented Lasergrips. Crimson Trace Lasergrips are recommended as an essential accessory by some of the world’s top firearm trainers. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-442-2406 or visit www.crimsontrace.com
http://forums.crimsontrace.com/index.php?topic=33297.0
Here is a copy of the press release which will be public at SHOT, you guys get the first look. I can't tell you how hard it has been to bite my tongue! :wink:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2007
Crimson Trace Announces New Lasergrips® for the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol
Beaverton, OR —January 11, 2007: Crimson Trace will be debuting a revolutionary new Lasergrips model for several Smith & Wesson M&P pistols at this year’s SHOT Show in Orlando. The innovative LG-660 should be on dealer shelves in mid-2007. The LG-660 fits the M&P .40, 9mm, and .357 Sig calibers of pistols. Suggested retail price is $329.00.
The LG-660 is truly remarkable in its unique design. It replaces the stock M&P back strap grip insert and snaps into place in just a few seconds using existing factory parts. It is instinctively activated by a pressure switch built into the backstrap of the polymer Lasergrip. Simply grasping the firearm in a normal shooting grip activates the laser. All electrical components fit into the Lasergrip, which is the same size and shape of the original M&P back strap. This fully integrated laser sighting system is another Crimson Trace first in the marketplace.
There are two #2032 batteries located in the palm swell on the sides of the Lasergrips, providing over 4 hours of a constant-on beam time. The master switch is also located on the backstrap and uses a new touch sensor switch versus a mechanical switch as found on other Lasergrips. This allows the user to turn the unit on or off even while using gloves. Users simply press on hold the recessed pressure switch to turn the power on or off. The texture of the unit is almost identical to the stock S&W palm swell. Rubber overmolding on the backstrap covers the master on/off switch and the activation button, providing improved grip while shooting.
Another new feature of the LG-660 is that it uses a smaller 3.3mm diameter laser diode versus the standard 5.6 diameter diode that is found in all other brands of laser sighting devices. This results in a lower profile diode housing that emits the same brightness as one almost twice its size. As with all other Lasergrips, the LG-660 has both windage and elevation adjustments for shooters to make adjustments on their own. All Lasergrips come with an accessory pack that contains batteries, hex wrenches for laser adjustments, a cleaning cloth and several cleaning swabs. A three-year warranty is standard.
Lasergrips are made in the United States of America. Crimson Trace is the only manufacturer of grip-integrated laser sighting systems. Police, all branches of the U.S. Military, and responsible citizens worldwide use patented Lasergrips. Crimson Trace Lasergrips are recommended as an essential accessory by some of the world’s top firearm trainers. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-442-2406 or visit www.crimsontrace.com