January 11, 2007

New Beretta® Bobcat/Tomcat Lasergrips Available Now from Crimson Trace® 

Beaverton, OR —January 11, 2007:    Crimson Trace has released a new model of Lasergrips, the LG-490, which fits the small semi-auto Bobcat and Tomcat from Beretta.  They are available immediately and complement our offerings of grip-integrated laser sighting systems for concealed carry firearms.

The LG-490 has a unique front activation button that is located near the bottom of the grip itself, and is instinctively activated with the ring finger of the shooter, a first for Crimson Trace. The Lasergrip itself has been ergonomically designed to increase comfort and control of these small firearms while shooting.  While this Lasergrip was designed to fit right-handed shooters perfectly, there is a slight indentation on the right side of the grip that provides a left-handed shooter an ideal place for the middle finger to wrap around the grip.

Another break-through feature of the LG-490 is that this is the first model to use a smaller 3.3mm diameter laser diode vs. the standard 5.6 diameter diode that is found in all other laser sighting devices.  This smaller diode allows a smaller diode housing for an even more compact package.

The entire grip is molded from hard polymer to decrease drag while drawing the small semi-auto from a pocket or holster. As with all other Lasergrips, the LG-490 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 user adjustability, a cleaning cloth and several cleaning swabs.  A three-year warranty is standard. Suggested retail price on the Model LG-490 is $269.00. 

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.