viridan cl5

[Smoke Eater 0]

Anyone have one? Pros vs cons?

[MandM 2]

I have one. It's not bad overall. I normally mount it on my HK45c.

 

Pro: Fits great, doesn't extend past the muzzle at all. The laser is bright, easy to see. Set it and forget it (I mount/unmount it pretty regularly and it continues to retain zero). The 2 button system is simple enough to use. (Use 1 button for on/off, press both at same time to cycle through the modes. It remembers the last mode you use.) 

 

Con: The flashlight could be brighter, considering what the current LEDs can do, but it is more than adequate for the average sized room/hallway in my house. The allen-head screws for adjustment are really really tiny, don't lose the allen wrench. (Pro: they do give you 2 allen wrenches though. ) CR2 batteries are tiny, mediocre life.

 

Overall... decent purchase, especially if you find a deal somewhere. I'm more than satisfied with it, and it's especially good on a smaller "compact" gun (like a PPQ, HK45c, P2000, M&P9/40c, etc.) because it doesn't extend past the muzzle.

[Smoke Eater 0]

Wow thanks for the review. I want one for hd... but I only have 1 handgun and i use it as a carry gun and dont wanna have to buy all new holsters. So knowing it will hold zero is a huge plus! Thanks again.

[Boejoula 0]

I have one. It's not bad overall. I normally mount it on my HK45c.

 

Pro: Fits great, doesn't extend past the muzzle at all. The laser is bright, easy to see. Set it and forget it (I mount/unmount it pretty regularly and it continues to retain zero). The 2 button system is simple enough to use. (Use 1 button for on/off, press both at same time to cycle through the modes. It remembers the last mode you use.) 

 

Con: The flashlight could be brighter, considering what the current LEDs can do, but it is more than adequate for the average sized room/hallway in my house. The allen-head screws for adjustment are really really tiny, don't lose the allen wrench. (Pro: they do give you 2 allen wrenches though. ) CR2 batteries are tiny, mediocre life.

 

Overall... decent purchase, especially if you find a deal somewhere. I'm more than satisfied with it, and it's especially good on a smaller "compact" gun (like a PPQ, HK45c, P2000, M&P9/40c, etc.) because it doesn't extend past the muzzle.

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I have one mounted on my P226. the button is easy to reach with your index finger. i like the strobing like to disorient the "enemy"

 

[Smoke Eater 0]

Haha i have a stream light strion that has a strobe function! I love it. Now I need to find a place who has these lights on sale

[Boejoula 0]

i had gotten a decent deal on amazon for mine, plus i have prime.

[Smoke Eater 0]

What did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

[Boejoula 0]

$279, there is on on there now for $269.

[Smoke Eater 0]

Ok cool ty