(Wilsonville, OR) Crimson Trace, America's leading brand of laser sighting systems and tactical lighting products for firearms, announces the pending release of a Laserguard® green laser sight - the LG-489G® -- designed specifically for Smith &Wesson's M&P SHIELD™ pistols. This newest Laserguard® will feature a green diode and is designed to fit securely and unobtrusively onto the trigger guards of the popular polymer-framed M&P SHIELD™ pistols.

The LG-489G will feature Crimson Trace's proprietary Instinctive Activation switch for instant on/off and will be powered by a 1/3N battery. This laser sight will be easily installed without special gunsmithing skills or tools and will permit easy windage and elevation adjustments with a provided tool. A free instruction booklet provides the full operation details to buyers.

Crimson Trace Laserguard® laser sights are well known for their factory-like fit onto the pistol's trigger guard and add little, if any, weight or bulk to the firearm's footprint. The new LG-489G's powerful green laser will aid shooter's with precision aiming and quick target acquisition during threat encounters. The LG-489G's Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price will be $299. Numerous holsters will also be available when the product is released in August.

Smith & Wesson's M&P SHIELD™ is a lightweight, striker-fired semi-auto pistol that is chambered in either 9mm or .40 S&W. The M&P SHIELD has a slim (1-inch wide) profile that makes it a top choice for concealed carry. The new Crimson Trace LG-489G Laserguard also features fish scale serrations to match those found on the side of the M&P SHIELD's slide.

Crimson Trace manufactures more than three dozen laser sighting products that are designed to fit a wide variety of Smith & Wesson handguns. Crimson Trace's product platforms include: Master Series®, Lasergrips®, Laserguard®, Lightguard™, Rail Master®, Rail Master Pros™ and the Defender Series®. All Crimson Trace products are proudly Made in the USA.

Crimson Trace's mission is to enhance people's ability to protect family, home and country. More details on the company and its more than 160 products can be discovered at www.crimsontrace.com or are available by calling 800-442-2406.

ABOUT CRIMSON TRACE:
Crimson Trace-based in Wilsonville, Oregon-is the acknowledged industry leader for laser sighting systems. The company's many innovations, include: Lasergrips®, Laserguard® and Lightguard™ -- all with Instinctive Activation ™--plus the Defender Series™ and Rail Master®. These products are engineered and manufactured in the USA. To reach Crimson Trace, visit www.crimsontrace.com or call 800-442-2406.

For more information contact:
Michael D. Faw
Media Relations Manager
Crimson Trace
9780 SW Freeman Drive
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-783-5337
800-442-2406
www.crimsontrace.com