Crimson Trace LG-493 Laserguard

• Instinctive front activation: the laser engages from a normal firing grip, so the sight appears as the pistol is presented without changing hand position or adding extra steps under stress.
• Trigger guard fit for Taurus Millennium Pro: the housing follows the pistol’s frame profile for a slim, integrated installation that preserves concealability and helps the handgun remain easy to holster.
• Adjustable windage and elevation: point of aim can be fine-tuned to the pistol and ammunition choice, which helps maintain practical accuracy at defensive handgun distances.
• 0.50 MOA dot size at 50 feet: the projected aiming point stays precise enough for careful shot placement while remaining quick to pick up in close-range use.
• Polymer construction: the body matches the practical priorities of a carry-oriented handgun laser sight by keeping weight low while standing up to regular recoil and daily handling.

About the Laserguard Series

Crimson Trace Laserguard models are compact, frame-mounted laser sights built for shooters who want a dedicated aiming aid without changing the basic handling of their handgun. In the Crimson Trace lineup, the series sits as a slim trigger-guard solution for concealed carry and defensive pistols, distinct from grip-replacement designs such as Lasergrips and from rail-mounted units intended for broader firearm compatibility. A defining feature of the series is Instinctive Activation, which places the control where it can be engaged from a natural shooting grip rather than through a separate, slower manual sequence.

The Laserguard concept focuses on model-specific fit, low added bulk, and straightforward operation. These laser sights are intended for close-range defensive use, low-light shooting, and faster target indexing from unconventional positions where iron sights may be slower to acquire. Depending on the model, the series is offered in red or green variants, but the common design philosophy remains the same: a compact housing, practical zero adjustment, and a profile shaped to complement the host pistol rather than dominate it. For handgun users who want a dedicated aiming reference while keeping the pistol trim, Laserguard is one of Crimson Trace’s most established product families.

About the Crimson Trace LG-493 Laserguard

The Crimson Trace LG-493 Laserguard is a red handgun laser sight made specifically for the Taurus Millennium Pro, excluding frames with accessory rails. Its main advantage is how closely it integrates with the pistol: the unit mounts at the trigger guard and follows the frame’s shape, giving the handgun a clean, carry-friendly profile instead of the added width and snag points often associated with more universal accessories. That makes it well suited to concealed-carry use, home defense, and general defensive handgun setup where fast presentation matters as much as compactness.

The sight uses Instinctive Activation with a front activation pad, so the laser can be brought on as the pistol is gripped and presented. In practice, this supports faster visual indexing in low light, from retention, or when the shooter cannot achieve a full sight picture immediately. The 633 nm red laser is paired with adjustable windage and elevation, allowing the aiming point to be tuned to the pistol for dependable alignment at realistic handgun distances. Its 5 mW Class 3R output and approximately 0.50" dot at 50' balance visibility with aiming precision, helping the dot remain easy to locate without becoming overly coarse for careful placement.

The polymer housing keeps the unit light and practical for everyday carry, while the simple laser-only mode avoids unnecessary complexity. With about 4.00 h battery life, the LG-493 is configured as a straightforward defensive laser sight: compact, specific to its host pistol, and designed to support faster target acquisition without changing the way the handgun is normally handled.

About Crimson Trace

Crimson Trace was established in 1994 and built its reputation around firearm-mounted aiming and illumination systems. The company is best known for laser sights and firearm-mounted lights, with product families such as Lasergrips, Laserguard, and Rail Master covering different firearm types and mounting concepts. A key part of its identity is Instinctive Activation, which uses pressure-pad placement designed to work with a normal shooting grip rather than requiring a separate control sequence. Crimson Trace also produces riflescopes and rangefinders, showing a broader focus on practical shooting and hunting optics. The company operates a facility in Columbia, Missouri, United States.

Main Features

• Product type: Handgun laser sight
• Compatibility: Pistols
• Series: Laserguard
• Laser color: Red
• Modes: Laser Only
• Beam intensity: 633.00 nm
• Laser power: 5.00 mW
• Laser class: Class 3R
• Dot size: 0.50 MOA
• Activation type: Instinctive - Front
• Activation location: Front Activation
• Windage and elevation adjustment: Yes
• On/Off switch: Yes
• Auto turn-off: No
• Battery life: 4.00 h
• Housing material: Polymer
• Color: Black
• Special feature: Retractable
• Made in: China

Warranty

Crimson Trace provides a 2-year warranty for this product. This gives defined coverage for defects in materials and workmanship over a clearly stated ownership period.

In the Box

• Crimson Trace LG-493 Laserguard laser sight
• Installation screws
• 0.050" hex wrench
• Laser safety labels
• Installation instructions