That thing was as big as a paper towel tube and cost as much as a decent combat handgun.
Nowadays advances in microelectronics have made lasers both reasonably priced and ubiquitous.
How about the Viridian E Series, which nicely balances features and cost.
The older I get the better I was.
I remember that I was once strong, tough, bulletproof and immortal.
I had eyes like a hawk, and the reflexes of a rattlesnake.
Alas, reality might have been slightly different.
My creaky knees prevent me from running, while my grey hair keeps me honest.
The worst bit, however, is my eyesight.
Its called presbyopia, and it happens to most all of us.
The lens in your eye gets stiff and will no longer accommodate both up close and far away.
Practically speaking, this means we seasoned gunmen can no longer focus on our front sights.
Fortunately modern technology comes to the rescue.
Their products range from inexpensive to not so much.
Today we shall explore their very affordably priced E Series.
I use a Viridian laser on my Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2.
The range is listed as 25 meters in daylight and one mile at night.
This inexpensive Viridian sight does the same thing at much lower cost.
Activating the sight couldnt be easier.
A bilateral red pushbutton offers instant on and off.
In a crisis it can be tough to keep track of the little things.
With the Viridian E Series you just press and go.
The sight turns itself off if left unmolested for five minutes to save the battery.
Mounting up the sight takes maybe five minutes.
This process is utterly painless.
Zeroing the laser can be done indoors from the comfort of your recliner.
However, this difference is typically so mild it doesnt make much difference at reasonable engagement ranges.
I set mine for seven meters.
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It really couldnt be easier.
Just tap the button and put the dot on your target.
Squeeze the trigger and enjoy previously unimagined precision despite any age-related infirmities.
I have replaced the batteries in mine twice, and it has never missed a beat.
That way itll be ready when you need it.
The addition of the Viridian E Series laser to your XD-S does necessitate a dedicated holster.
Getting old is both unfortunate and inevitable.
However, nothing says you have to age gracefully.
The Viridian E Series keeps old guys dangerous and makes young shooters better.
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ViridianE Series
XD-S Mod.23.3"
