Reviews - Viridian Green Lasers Viridian C5L w/ TacLoc holster for Smith & Wesson M&P 9/40 C5L-PACK-C2 Reviews - UT-LS-C5LLSR-C5L-PACK-C2

Author: wdj123 , na, from blacklick oh on May 12, 2013
Pros:  Green laser and flashlight are worlds apart from any other laser on the market (2nd to none)
Cons:  C5l laser and flashlight rarely worked not reliable or dependable
Would recommend:  no

wdj123 wrote:

I've owned two C5L Veridian lasers over the past 60 day's. I returned the 1st one about 3 weeks after I got it and Optics-Planet immediately credited my credit card. I thought, the 1st laser that I purchased had some type of fluke problem and I just happened to be the unlucky person to have a defective laser delivered to my house. So I turned around and took a 2nd chance and used the credit that I got back from Optics - Planet to order a 2nd C5L laser. The 2nd C5L laser arrived 5 days ago, I installed it on my S&W "M&P40C" and I carry that on me throughout the day. "I have a CCW license". And sure enough just like my 1st C5L, the 2nd C5L is doing the exact same thing, which is: Each morning before I head out, I do a safety check of the gun, which includes turning on the C5L, and of course when I press the on switch nothing happens, so I either have to loosen, tighten or remove the battery cap to get the laser to activate. Several times during the day, while out running ...
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Author: Huckleberry (verified customer) , Male, from Iowa on Apr 18, 2013
Pros:  Size
Cons:  Cost
Would recommend:  yes

Huckleberry wrote:

Great laser for my Springfield XDS, one of the very few to fit and deliver excellent quality!

Author: Noclue (verified customer) from FL on Mar 27, 2013
Pros:  Bright green laser, good mounting options
Cons:  Pricey, but you get what you pay for
Would recommend:  yes

Noclue wrote:

Great laser - easily visible day or night. Comes with multiple rail options for most applications. Well built but light. Green laser is significantly brighternt eye than red laser and no one has done green lasers longer or better than viridian.

Author: kiwigate (verified customer) from Colorado Springs on Mar 18, 2013
Pros:  Tiny. Bright. Green laser.
Cons:  None yet
Would recommend:  yes

kiwigate wrote:

This thing is night and day better than anything out there. It is tiny and the computer programming of the light and laser is unbelievably configurable. Stop looking at anything else for a pistol.

Author: shinbone (verified customer) from Whittier, CA on Mar 10, 2013
Pros:  Size; Power and brightness of laser and light; Mode adjustment;
Cons:  Polymer case and mountain material is weak. High cost.
Would recommend:  yes

shinbone wrote:

I had been considering this compact laser/light combo for over six months. I read and watched all of the reviews and Youtube vids and got tired of reading about the issues with the cross threading of the battery cap. That being said, during the initial battery installation it took me about 10 minutes to get the battery cap on, even using the company recommendations of turning the cap counter-clockwise first. The threads felt as if they were already crossed on the polymer case. The installation of the C5L on the HK45C was a breeze. However, I tried carrying the gun with the C5L installed on an inside the waistband soft side holster and the laser kept switching on. The laser also became misaligned leading me to believe that the polymer case and brackets don't provide the most stable mount. I recently purchased a custom made Whitehat Max Tuck Kydex holster and have carried the gun daily for over two weeks. I've checked the alignment of the laser in relation to the iron sights on several ...
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Author: ocinsomniac (verified customer) from Acworth, GA on Feb 11, 2013
Pros:  Visibility, easy set up, easy to sight in, holds zero even after repeated range use
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

ocinsomniac wrote:

Was very pleased with my C5 which I mounted on my S&W MP9 FS, so I thought I'd try the C5L with the tactical light on my MP9c compact. Was very disappointed when it arrived as I received a defective unit - the threads for the battery plug were stripped and would not enable the plug to complete the electrical circuit. Called Optics Planet and they immediately emailed the form for a stock replacement. Within 2-3 weeks I received a factory new replacement that performed to all my expectations. This green laser sight will project a visible beam further than you will ever shoot any pistol, great product!

Author: James (verified customer) , retired, from Plainville, Kansasa on Feb 4, 2013
Cons:  can't use is
Would recommend:  no

James wrote:

I bought a C5l over 2 years ago, but can't use it because it will not attach to my Walther 22. I have been promised parts for 2 years without success.

Author: Richard G (verified customer) from Franklin, TN on Jan 22, 2013
Pros:  Easy to install, laser good duting day, excellent at night
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Richard G wrote:

Best you can buy in the inexpensive range