Crimson Trace

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Crimson Trace Corporation
IndustryFire arms accessories
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)[1]
FounderLewis Danielson[1]
Headquarters9780 SW Freeman Dr., ,
United States
Number of locations
1[2] (2015)
Key people
Lewis Danielson, founder and chairman
Lane Tobiassen, president and CEO[3]
ProductsLaser sights
BrandsLasergrips, Laserguard, Rail Master, Rail Master Pro, Defender Series, Master Series, Lightguard, MVF-515, CTC Defense[4]
ParentAmerican Outdoor Brands Corporation
Websitecrimsontrace.com
Smith & Wesson, Model 686 Plus equipped with Crimson Trace laser grip.

Crimson Trace is an American manufacturer of laser sight equipment, chiefly but not exclusively for pistols. The firm specializes in in-line upper-grip-mounted red and green laser units, trigger-guard mounted sights, and training units. Crimson Trace partners with manufacturers of firearms in product releases, with many models shipping with Crimson Trace lasers preinstalled.[5]

In August 2016, Smith & Wesson purchased Crimson Trace for $95 million. The company was previously owned by Crimson Trace Holdings, backed by Peninsula Capital Partners and Lake Oswego-based VergePointe Capital.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Latest Laser Sight News and Events - Crimson Trace Lasergrips". Archived from the original on 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  2. ^ "About our Company and our Products - Crimson Trace Lasergrips". Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  3. ^ "Latest Laser Sight News and Events - Crimson Trace Lasergrips". Archived from the original on 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  4. ^ "Laser Sights for Handguns & Rifles - Crimson Trace Lasergrips". Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  5. ^ Mann, Richard Allen (25 March 2013). Handgun Training for Personal Protection: How to Choose & Use the Best Sights, Lights, Lasers & Ammunition. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 75–76. ISBN 978-1-4402-3484-2.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Harris, David (28 July 2016). "Wilsonville gun sight maker sold for $95M to Smith & Wesson". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 28 July 2016.