[RockB]

Gonna get a set of Crimson Trace grips for my Officer sized 1911. What are the pros and cons of the different activation types?

[GlockMeister]

Can't really answer the pros and cons between the two, but I can say, as its all and what I've ever had and have, but I prefer the front activation switch.

I have one on my S&W SW1911PD commander 1911. Easy to operate as part of your grip and the grip.

[Archetype_wyo]

If they were more affordable I'd get a set, but as it stands they cost half as much as my gun.

[BunnyWabbit]

I have a front activated one. I don't want one I have to stop and turn on because you never know when you will need it or if you will have time to turn it on. I have one on my carry gun. Only drawback I see is that sometimes you don't need it on, but when shooting at targets, it still shows up in the daytime light. And actually, I use the sites on the gun more than the trace. I don't know how long the batteries last, so that could be an issue. I guess I need to get mine out and make sure it still works.