Gear Review: Viridian X5L Laser Sight

If you find yourself in a situation where bullets are aimed in your direction, you may become strangely reluctant to leave cover. A weapon equipped with a laser sight may give you the extra confidence you need to return fire. By the same token, a laser dot radiating on a scumbag’s chest may give him pause for thought. And while we’re pausing, on the negative side, in the heat of combat, a laser sight might reveal your position. A lot of ink (if not blood) has been spilled debating these issue. But just like traffic lights and light sabers, it is generally agreed that green is better than red. Green lasers quadruple the distance of a typical red laser. Moreover, you can see the suckers in bright daylight. So, for a guy like me, a home defense-oriented rifle owner who likes options, how about a green laser sight with a built-in light? Don’t mind if I do . . .

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