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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]

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Smith & Wesson, Model 686 Plus equipped with Crimson Trace laser grip.

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]

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    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]
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    Harris, David (28 July 2016). "Wilsonville gun sight maker sold for $95M to Smith & Wesson". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 28 July 2016.


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