New from Viridian this year is a closed emitter green dot sight, the FX45. With a 5 MOA green dot, 6061 aluminum housing and fitting into the Aimpoint ACRO footprint, the Viridian FX45 is available at an MSRP of $459.00. Viridian is also offering a host of other new and updated sights, lights and lasers.
[SHOT 2023] New Viridian FX45 Closed Emitter Green Dot Sight and More
The Viridian FX45 weighs only 1.73oz and has sealed controls on the left hand side of the housing for brightness. The FX45 has 8 main brightness settings, plus 2 more for NV compatibility. The objective is 24×15.5mm and the glass lenses are multi-coated. The sight itself is IPX6 waterproof-rated as well, and has a battery life of 50,000 hours.
Per Viridian:
The all-new RFX 45 is packed with industry-leading features while offering a tremendous value to the shooter. A rock-solid machined 6061 aluminum housing, fully multi coated lenses, audible and tactile adjustability, INSTANT-ON activation w/ memory and auto shut off and a 50k hour battery life are just a few of the features that make the RFX 45 a must-have for any shooter.
RFX45 Specs:
- Footprint: ACROLens Dimension: 24mm x 15.5mmEye Relief: UnlimitedLens Coating: Fully Multi Coated GlassMaximum Adjustment: 90 MOAReticle: 5 MOA GreenPower Source: 1 x CR2032Battery Life: Up to 50k hoursSettings: 10 (8 Visible nad 2NV)Operation: INSTANT-ON + User ControlledDimensions: 1.9″(L) x 1.1″(W) x 1.1″(H)Weight: 1.73oz / 48.19 gramsHousing Material: Machined 6061 Aluminum w/ Hard Coat AnodizationEnvironmental: IPX6Operating Temperature: -4F to 130FWarranty: Limited Lifetime
The next new Viridian sight for 2023 is their smallest sight, the RFX11. Weighing in at a minuscule .44oz, the RFX11 is compatible with the shield RMSc footprint, has a 3MOA dot and has a battery life of 30,000 hours. MSRP for the RFX11 is $189.00.
Per Viridian:
The RFX 11 is the next in a long line of purpose-built, high quality, and highly visible aiming devices from Viridian. Its tiny size is at home on any optics-cut concealed carry pistol or as a close-range offset sight on your rifle. At a mere 4 ounces, the RFX 11 is one of the lightest reflex sights on the market. Packed with features including a highly visible and efficient Viridian green 3 MOA dot, INSTANT-ON and auto shut off, ambuent light sensor and over 30k hours of run time make the RFX 11 a must have for any firearm
Viridan RFX 11 Specs:
- Footprint: Shield RMScLens Dimension: 16mm x 22mmEye Relief: UnlimitedLens Coating: Multi Coated GlassMaximum Adjustment: 90 MOAReticle: 3 MOA GreenPower Source: 1 x CR2032Battery Life: 30,000 hours (middle setting)Settings: Automatic Brightness ControlOperation: Instant-On with Ambient Light SensorDimensions: 1.6″(L) x 1.0″(W) x 0.9″(H)Weight: 0.44oz / 12.47 gramsHousing Material: High Strength Thermomolded PolymerEnvironmental: IPX4Operating Temperature: -4F to 130FWarranty: Limited Lifetime
Also new for 2023 rom Viridan is their rechargeable CTL series of lights and lasers, compatible with Viridian’s safe charge magnetic charging cables, plus updated models of the C5 and C5L that are even smaller and lighter, and now have SafeCharge and HRF features added. Per Viridian:
Don’t let its tiny size fool you. The all-new CTL is the smallest most versatile weapon light on the market today. It boasts a 525 lumen peak output plus up to 60 minutes of run time. The CTL also packs in the industry leading features you expect from Viridian such as the legendary patented INSTANT-ON tech. Introducing patent-pending SafeCharge, the gotta-have ultra convenient rechargeable power source system that is ready when you are. Also new is HRF the built-in Holster Retention Feature for better holster compatibility than ever possible before.
The CTL+ is the perfect blend of performance and functionality. Kicking out 1,100 blinding lumens and up to 60 minutes of run time, the CTL+ is capable of handling any of your low light situations and is the most powerful weapon light ever built by Viridian.
Viridian invented green laser pistol sights almost two decades ago, ushering in a new era of visibility and inspiring change across the industry. Viridian is known for building the brightest and best green lasers on the market. The all-new C5 is re-introduced with a smaller size profile and a host of new features making it the best pistol laser ever built.
The C5L started it all – as the first ever compact green laser sight and light. Others followed but the C5L was always the original and the benchmark. The all-new C5L is better than ever and loaded with features making it the leader of the pack once again.
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