As many know, laser sights can be very beneficial; but there is one major flaw... ordinary red lasers can be next to impossible to see in most daylight conditions. The benefit of a green laser is that it is much more visible, allowing for it to be used anytime, day or night, indoors or outdoors, permitting you to track your target quicker and more accurately. Additionally, because green lasers are so much more visible to the human eye, you can actually see a very intimidating visible beam in low-light conditions.
Smartlaser Technology
Viridian Green Lasers are the only laser sights available equipped with SMARTLASER Technology. SMARTLASER Technology was developed in conjunction with local Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams to offer the most versatility and functionality ever before seen in a laser sight.
This Technology Features:
Four separate, unique modes of operation
The tactical teams wanted it... Now you can have it... Separate modes allow for individual laser recognition in tactical team situations. The 4 modes consist of 1 constant beam mode and 3 pulsing modes. You can always easily change modes while your Viridian is on so that you can quickly and effortlessly select a unique aiming point. Your Viridian green laser sight will remember your mode selection for your next use.
The four laser modes are:
Constant (Constant Beam)
Low Speed Pulse (5 Pulses per second)
Medium Speed Pulse (7 Pulses per second)
High Speed Pulse (10 Pulses per second)
Constant beam mode will always give you the maximum visibility; however, using one of the three pulsing modes will maximize battery life. Battery life will increase from approximately 4+ hours to 7+ hours in the pulsing modes.
Automatic power shut down
In the event the Viridian is accidentally left on, it will shut down in approximately 10 minutes after a brief warning period. If you wish to keep the power on, simply press either button. This will reset the power down timer.
Low-Battery indicator
Once battery power reaches a low level, the Viridian will blink once approximately every 10 seconds. The low battery indicator can be affected by temperature extremes or by using a battery other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Why Green Lasers are More Visible
Green is closer to the center of the visible spectrum, at 532 Nanometers, so it's easier for our eyes to perceive the color vs. a red laser at 635 Nanometers. In fact, a green laser can appear as much as 50 times brighter than the red equivalent and as can be seen from the below charts 532 nm is the ideal wavelength to maximize visibility during day or night.
