Viridian C5L

[Joe A.]

Three weeks ago, I purchased a Viridian C5L to mount on to a Walther PK380. This past summer while home from collage my son obtained his concealed carry permit and wanted the Walther for his carry weapon.It was fairly easy to zero,using the sights to bring the laser into a "guess-ta-ma-tion", then started to fire three shot groups to fine tune the green dot and point of impact. Before he had fired two mags at 25 feet resting on sand bags ,he had a slightly smaller than quarter size groups. Before he had fired 30 rounds,the laser would shut itself off each time the Walther was fired. Returned the Laser to Viridian,where they stated that the circuit board was replaced and just received it back from them yesterday.Have not had a chance to re-zero and test this laser as of this posting.Just wondering what if anyone has experance with any of the Viridian brand of lasers.Will report how things go after it see's some range time...Thank you for any replies..Joe A. < aircavvietnam@yahoo.com >

[Sarge]

Never heard of it until now. It's not really an "open" pistol.

Hope it works out!

[toothandnail]

We,son,nephew,and I, bought 3 , 3 of the 3 had problems running both the light and laser, MAINLY when cold , under 35 degrees. 1 was cured with new battery , 1 got better over time ? ? ? and 1 had to be returned. That seemed to be a known problem , Viridian was VERY good to work with.

We've had NO recoil induced problems , 1 on a 9mm ,other 2 on .40's

[Joe A.]

Kevin and toothandnail, thanks for your replies. As an update, I went to the range to test and re-zero. The Viridian was quick to zero after setting it up using the sights as a reference. Within couple of mags,I had tight groups in my desired "x" ring at 25 feet. Kevin, you stated that a Walther PK380 does not an "open" pistol. The desire and use of this sighing system as far as my son's position has a past event that I wish to pass on so you will have some logic to his madness in the grander scheme of past and present time. My son has spent his past four years completing the necessary requirements to inter Veterinary school at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Va. The apartment complex that he and his roommate reside has a history of break-ins and had my Ruger P95 in his possession. His roommate had returned home for the weekend,so my son was by himself and did not expect anyone to be entering the apartment while he was studying. He was in the living room and for whatever reason,had the Ruger resting beside him. He heard the door being kicked in and rolled off the couch bring-ing the Ruger on to one of the two persons that were coming into the apartment. One of the individuals had a small revolver in his hand. Once these two realized that this situation was not in their favor,turned and made a hasty retreat. No shots were fired...After several minutes had past and my son composed himself,He notified the local police department to file a report. Now this is how he related his experience to me of the events...Over this past summer break,He has obtained his CCP. We have had several discussions about this event and he stated that it was a moment of terror and totally scared the crap out of him. His perception of the Blacksburg police was that, they were pleased that they had minimal paper work to write up and not a body count. He shares that attitude as well...He has pulled the trigger on hand guns,rifles and shot sheet since he was 13 years of age. He can hit the target,yet the crap moment is a different world unto itself...He discussed this event with local police officers and lawyers that are members of our gun club to better understand his legal aspects of this past event. His present opinion is that the Walther has the needed accuracy and the Viridian C5L could provide a low light advantage. I have stressed and He also understands that no electronic/laser system can not be relied on 100%...