Reviews & Ratings for Viridian X5L GEN2 Universal Green Laser Sight, 178 Lumen Tactical Light w/TacLoc Holster — 27 reviews — Page 1

Ordered the X5L Gen2 green laser/light combo, for S&W M&P 40 full size (gen 1), with TacLoc holster included. Although the concept of a laser light combo with a fitted holster that activates the unit when dawn is a pretty nifty gadget, overall I am not impressed with this product. One of the biggest gripes that I have is that the light bezel is way too easy to remove. It only requires a 1/8 turn with very little pressure to remove the bezel, which is how the battery compartment is accessed. It is highly possible that this could occur from accidentally bumping the front of the unit on something, especially since the bezel protrudes beyond the end of the barrel. This would render both the light and the laser useless. A stronger spring or 1/4 or 1/2 turn design would have been more reliable.

The second gripe is that the product does not fit properly on the picatinny rail of the handgun. I tried this on both the full size M&P 40 as well as the Sig Sauer P226 Mk25. On both guns, the unit does not slide smoothly over the rail, and when tightened down, does not sit square on the gun. It appears that the distance between the rail clamps is too narrow, and also that the grooves in these clamps does not have the correct v angle. These issues cause the unit to sit canted to one side. There is no practical adjustability to correct this problem with the rail clamps. Once tightened down, at least everything feels secure. I had to make some large adjustments to the laser sighting (which wa...
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I've tried a few and this is by far the best in the market. There are two other products that are in this category: Surefire and Streamlight. First off; there is no match in the market for Viridian green laser. As far as light goes; Surefire and Streamlight have products with higher lumens, but that is just a marketing gimmick. Frankly, if you ever had to use your weapon to protect yourself at night; 200 lumens is more than enough. In fact, if there is too much light; you might give up your tactical advantage.
I bought mine with the intention of shooting plenty of rounds and putting the product through a real torture test, just to see if it would hold up. If it didn't; I would return it within 30 days. Well, I've owned my X5L Gen 2 for 5 months now and have shot at least 5000 rounds with the weapon that it is mounted on. Not a single hiccup. it is as sturdy as the first day. More importantly, after 5 months; I'm still on the first battery and it is going strong. Even though the Gen 3 is coming out (for $400 +); I'd rather get the Gen 2 again, since the strobe light on it is blinding.

Works well. Many options for lighting and laser. Easy to work. Only negative is the way the battery is held in place, during heavy training it could be possable to dislodge. Would recommend though. It would work well for home defense and a day at the range.

very cool light laser very bright and green laser is great in the day time and love the tacloc holester when u draw your firearm it activates light laser holester the firearm and it deactivates it only gave it a 4 rating because of the fitment on my xdm suppressor ready 9mm had to have the front sight removed because the suppressor ready blade was to tall was hanging up in holester and it does not fit the rail very well at all it is tight but rails on light laser are cocked when tightened

Brought one for my Glock 22 and liked it so much I bought another for my Springfield. Light/Strobe and Laser are Universial Mount ASN the holsters are designed for specific sidearms. Holster does not lock on the trigger guard, but on the X5L itself. Holsters hold it very securely with its retention feature. Turn on the strobe and Laser and holsters the weapon and it turns off... On the draw the strobe and Laser turns on instantly. No fumbling with switches. Many different strobe and light settings... Outstanding! No problems with holding zero.

I own several X5L laser/lights. I've never had a problem with any of them functionally. The activation switch is in a real good spot above the trigger well. It is an excellent choice for CCW/ identification of potential threats. The green laser is excellent day or night. The unit is not too bulky or expensive either.

I purchased the Viridian X5L Generation II Green Laser Gun Sight w/ TacLoc Holster for my newly acquired Smith & Wesson M&P Ported 9mm with High Viz sights. The light and laser work great, and it makes the firearm seem even more intimidating. The TacLoc holster works fine, but it is not configured for the taller High Viz sights, so some slight modifications are in order. Blackhawk makes the TacLoc holster. The version included in the light package is a paddle holster. A lot of Blackhawk's holsters come with hardware to make it a paddle holster or a belt slide holster depending on your preference, but not the TacLoc. I have since ordered the belt loop adapter hardware from Optics Planet and I look forward to getting it very soon. Thanks for a great product at a great price!

A good Laser/Light combo... however does not rest completely flush against trigger guard on picatinny rail like shown in picture. Actually sits slightly forward, just out of reach of your index finger. Also the TacLoc Holster IS ONLY FOR RIGHT HANDED FIRERS! I'm a Left handed firer and I assumed the holster was Ambi. It is not and Viridian does not make a TacLoc Holster at the moment for the X5L Gen II Laser that is Left Handed. The Laser/Light performs exactly as mentioned in the specs column. The battery is installed in the front behind the Flashlight Lens which twists very slightly and comes right off (seems flimsy and cheap). Over all you would think with the 300.00 + price tag that it would be a more precision product with a tighter fit, better battery lock, and wider variety of holster options for both left and right handed shooters.

It took 2 weeks to be delivered but it was worth waiting !
The laser is very bright and the range is good : More than 1000m at night.; ~100m in normal daylight; far less when it's sunny (25m on a white wall that is exposed to direct sun light).
Very easy to install and to adjust.
My P226-X5 fits perfectly into the holster but there is one issue : the ECR magnet seems to be a little misaligned : the laser does not always automatically turns off when the gun is inserted into the hoslter; the workaround is to pull the gun a few millimeters (while it's locked into the holster) : the laser turns off and won't turn on until you pull out the gun from the holster.

The price was great for a green laser and LED light and a holster! Works perfect with my Sig. Multiple setting for the green laser and LED light. Easy to put on. It's light weight. The holster is okay, it doesn't look like your traditional holsters.