Veridian Green Laser for the Shield

[Steve89052]

Anybody know anything about this green laser for the Shield.
Looking at the sample picture it appears that the laser sits quite low and far away from the barrel. Not cheap either.
Viridian R5-Shield Gun Laser Sights | Viridian Green Laser Gun Sights

 

[rbuzz]

I don't have any first hand experience with this laser, but I do have one on order and was told that it was in stock and is supposed to be shipped any day now. I will try to post to let you know what my initial impression of the laser is once I receive it. I believe this is a new item and is just now making it to the shelves. I also just found out that Viridian also has a red laser version of this product at a much cheaper price. The price for my green laser was $120 and the red laser price about $85. All quality lasers are generally pretty expensive but if they work as advertised, they are can be a very valuable tool to have.
I probably would have gone with Crimson Trace if they had a green laser available, but they don't. I have CT laser grips on my 40c and they have been great, except that the red laser is difficult to see during daylight hours. Green lasers are reportedly much easier to see in bright lights. Since I use my Truglow TFO night sights 95% of the time and would only use the laser in near darkness, the color of the laser probably isn't a big deal but I wanted the green laser just to see how it compares to a red laser.

 

[breal201999]

...The price for my green laser was $120 and the red laser price about $85.

Where did you find it for $120? I just bought a CT red laser and paid $160 and thought I got a decent deal. Now that makes me consider returning it.

 

[IGFS]

We demo'd our new M&P Shield slide design at SHOT along with Viridian who used it to show off the new Reactor green laser. Initial impressions were very good. The laser is very bright and we were able to shine from one end of the convention center to the other, about 200-250 yrds. Obviously the dot size increased due to the distance we were covering but the dot was clearly visible. It does not use a green diode, rather a prism to change the color to green but that also allows them to save on battery life and produce the bright color that they do.

The other green laser of quality we compared it to was on the Surefire X400. The green color from the surefire was definitely not as bright and had a bit more blue tint to it. Compared to the Crimson Trace red laser the Viridian was much more visible in daylight conditions and appeared to be a bigger dot due to the intensity if the light and color. I can't speak to the reliability until we recieve our test model and put it to use but the initial impressions from us were very good. With most quality optics, lights and lasers, you get what you ay for in most instances..

 

[rbuzz]

Where did you find it for $120? I just bought a CT red laser and paid $160 and thought I got a decent deal. Now that makes me consider returning it.

I ordered my Viridian green laser for my Shield from Dvor back in November when it was first offered. I was contacted yesterday and told that it was in stock and would ship out very soon. It is my understanding that Viridian just started shipping them recently.
Just yesterday Dvor had the Viridian red light laser for the Shield on sale for $83. I think they are out of stock right now.

 

[breal201999]

I would be very interested to hear your review when you get it please and thanks.

 

[CommonCents]

as I understand green is just better in daylight but uses more battery. Not sure why I'd need a more expensive/battery draining green for daylight vs. Red.

 

[rbuzz]

I would be very interested to hear your review when you get it please and thanks.

I just got word that the Viridian laser shipped today. As soon as I get it, probably sometime next week, I'll be sure to post about it.

 

[Steve89052]

On the Viridian site is lists the green laser for the shield at $219.00.

 

[rbuzz]

On the Viridian site is lists the green laser for the shield at $219.00.

That price is Viridian's suggested retail price. You can find it at retailers at a discounted price. Optics Planet has it listed for about $152, although it is not in stock right now. Prices will vary depending on where you price it.

 

[SoCalDep]

Where did you find it for $120? I just bought a CT red laser and paid $160 and thought I got a decent deal. Now that makes me consider returning it.

I like the look of this laser, and even more so the light that is apparently soon to be released... That said, don't go selling that CTC laser yet... The CTC uses a pressure switch under the trigger-guard which allows much more reliable and instinctive activation in a self-defense situation. While I've used several lights and lasers without pressure switches, I find they are often simply forgotten or ignored during stressful shooting incidents or scenarios. Training helps with this, and each system has it's advantages and disadvantages, but I think the pressure switch on the CTC is a very distinct advantage.

 

[robkarrob]

I have both red and green lasers. The green is much brighter than the red. At night, if humid, I can see the green beam going all the way out (reflecting off the moisture), but not the red beam. I would say the green is close to twice as bright as the red, and that is why it can be seen much better in the daylight. Yes it does use up the battery faster, as the way the green laser color is produced is different than the red, and uses more power. In daylight, I can point the green laser on a tree 50 yards away, and it is easily visible, but I can not see my other two red lasers, on that same tree trunk, in daylight. I can see the red lasers about 150 yards at night, where the green can be seen to about 300 yards. At 300 yards, the green dot appears to be about 6 inches in diameter.

Bob