From their web site, Veridian green laser sights appear to be currently available for the S&W M&P, Springfield XD, Taurus 24/7 and Walther P-22. All of the models appear to be styled to match the pistol they are made for such as for the S&W M&P below.
All models except for the P-22 are priced at $299 with the P-22 listing at $199. I'm not sure what would keep one from using the cheaper P-22 model (which appears to have identical specifications) on another model pistol as the P-22 appears to have a standard accessory rail.
The Veridian is listed as having four operating modes.
The four laser modes are:
- Constant (Constant Beam)
- Low Speed Pulse (5 Pulses per second)
- Medium Speed Pulse (7 Pulses per second)
- High Speed Pulse (10 Pulses per second)
But the main selling feature of the Veridian appears to be their "green laser". According to the web site...
As many know, traditional laser sights can be very beneficial; but there is one major flaw... ordinary red lasers can be next to impossible to see in most daylight conditions. The benefit of a green laser is that it is much more visible, allowing for it to be used anytime, day or night, indoors or outdoors, permitting you to track your target quicker and more accurately. Additionally, because green lasers are so much more visible to the human eye, you can actually see a very intimidating visible beam in low-light conditions.
The Difference is Clear
Which is more visible to you? On the left we see a red gun laser, compared to the green Viridian in broad daylight. The lasers were at a distance of 25 feet from the wall.
On the left you can see how visible the beam can actually get during dark or dimmer conditions. Please see the FAQ for additional information on this picture as well as beam visibility in general.
Shown to the left is an additional day shot, which again shows the dramatic difference.
Why Green Lasers are More Visible
Green is closer to the center of the visible spectrum, at 532 Nanometers, so it's easier for our eyes to perceive the color vs. a red laser at 635 Nanometers. In fact, a green laser can appear as much as 50 times brighter than the red equivalent and as can be seen from the below charts 532 nm is the ideal wavelength to maximize visibility during day or night.
So is the Veridian Green Laser superior to traditional red laser sights? Are they worth the extra cost? How do they compare with other green laser sights on the market?
Let me know what you think.
http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com
