Heading Indoors with Viridian
That brings me to this review.
For the exact same reasons, I wanted to evaluate and assess it for a static self-defense role.
Is this an ideal gun for the bedside?
Does the Viridian C5L turn the XD-M Elite 5.25″ Precision into the perfect defensive pistol? The author reviews the light and laser unit to determine the answer.
When we talk bedside guns, in my opinion, its absolutely critical to have a weapon-mounted light.
Identification of what or whom you are pointing a gun at is an absolute necessity.
I would not have a bedside gun without a light, PERIOD.
The author believes that having a weapon-mounted light is essential for any firearm that might be used onlow-light conditions.
The C5L is a green laser/white light combo and the only way to go in my opinion.
We already discussed why you need the light.
Could it get any better?
Combining a white light and green laser into one accessory allows you to have two tools immediately available if needed.
Viridian also makes the TacLoc Holster that is designed to house the C5L for your specific model of firearm.
The TacLoc, which is sold separately, provides an automatic activation with an instant-on function.
No need to turn anything on, no switch, nothing.
Viridian uses Instant On technology that — when paired with a compatible holster — allows you to activate the unit during the draw. Image: Viridian
Just pull and its ready to go.
Simply put it back in the holster and it shuts it off until drawn again.
You have nothing to remember but simply target identification.
Viridian designed the C5L with an easily accessible battery compartment on the front face of the unit. Image: Viridian
C5L Battery Installation
Viridian designed the C5L with the battery compartment facing forward.
This allows you to replace the battery without removing the unit from the Springfield pistol rail.
This saves you time as you will not need to re-zero the laser.
Even a muzzle flash doesn’t overwhelm the brightness of the Viridian green laser in this photo the author took during his testing.
However, the battery replacement procedure also requires a degree of caution.
(Watch avideo on field stripping the XD-M here.)
Using a coin or gunsmithing screwdriver, remove the aluminum cap holding the Viridian battery in place.
Slide the old battery out and install a new one by reversing the above steps.
The C5L uses a CR2 battery.
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ViridianC5L Combo Pack with Holster
XD-MElite 5.25" Precision
