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The upgraded New Agent model 1911 weighs less than 24 ounces and measures 6.75 inches in length. Colt's New Agent offers a 7-round magazine capacity in .45 ACP and an eight-round magazine capacity in 9 mm Parabellum. The carbon-steel slide is finished in matte blue, and the lightweight alloy frame is black anodized. The New Agent’s trigger is skeletonized aluminum with a 3-inch bushingless barrel.

Colt Partners With Crimson Trace
To Offer New Agent With Lasergrips

(GunReports.com) – Colt’s has teamed up with Crimson Trace Corporation to offer its first-ever Lasergrips, grip-integrated laser sights emblazoned with the Colt logo, which are now standard on the Colt New Agent pistol.

The New Agent’s traditional double-diamond grips have been replaced with black wrap-around Crimson Trace grips made of a polymer and rubber combination. The pistol already has a trench-style sighting system in lieu of iron sights.

The red laser comes factory-zeroed at 50 feet. The unit may be fine tuned for different ammunition using integral windage and elevation adjustments. When the pistol is held with a natural firing grip, the front-activation laser is initiated.

The New Agent with Crimson Trace laser grips is $1,263 in both 9mm and .45 ACP. Colt's New Agent without Crimson Trace lasergrips retails for $995.

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I'm wondering about these grip-mounted lasers. Do you have to buy new leather for them? Or specially made holsters?

Comment by: david b | February 2, 2012

I have them on a Kimber Covert and Ruger Amphibian. Obviously, I haven't tried all holsters, but the 1911 presents no obstacles (so far) with the CT grips. The Amphibian doesn't see holster time.

The advantage in self-defense is that you will naturally want to look at the threat, yet you should focus on the front sight. With the laser, you eliminate that conflict. During training, you get great feedback on your trigger control, even when shooting live rounds. The major disadvantage is lasers, red especially, do not show up in daylight.

A year or two ago, somebody here was bitching about the cost, saying they could make their own for well under $100 bucks. If you've got those skills, go ahead. (Frankly, I think the poster was full of BS.) Crimson Trace makes a great, durable product. Cost is understandably a factor, though Kimber's Crimson Carry series is incredibly economical.

Comment by: PVB | February 2, 2012

I am a big believer in handgun lasers. The speed advantage it gives in aquiring the target in a life or death senario could make the difference. In those situations I want ever advantage I can get. I agree 100% with davidb about the value as a training aid in trigger control. It makes for a very steady trigger pull when practiced with on the range.

Comment by: Fletchman | February 3, 2012

I have a SS C 3 .45 w/CT grips and will fit any 1911 holster - in fact the C 3 will fit in my IWB holster for my Kahr PM 40. (a surprise to me)

Comment by: xhumbug | February 3, 2012

I have a SS C 3 .45 w/CT grips and will fit any 1911 holster - in fact the C 3 will fit in my IWB holster for my Kahr PM 40. (a surprise to me)

Comment by: xhumbug | February 3, 2012