chgofirefighter Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Pretty impressive dot for the price and features. Decided to swith my SRO, 5MOA for the Viridian, 3 MOA. So far, so good... I'm impressed! However, most testing needs to be done to test its durability, strenthgs, and weakneses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Ive found the brightness of the dot to sometimes flicker a little, but that might be from having it on a bare stainless slide. Nevermind, was that certain spots of the lens caused the dot to be dimmer. Probably just a dirty lens/emitter. Still need to test durability slide mounted on the Stock 2 over the off season. For the price it should at least make for a decent enough backup dot. Edit2: Viridian is RMA-ing the lens issue, so Im getting a replacement. Edited October 12, 2022 by BRuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Curious if the glass is vertical or laid back like the SRO? It seems that's the main cause of the double dot issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) On 10/19/2022 at 8:32 AM, jubi351 said: Curious if the glass is vertical or laid back like the SRO? It seems that's the main cause of the double dot issue. Did some staring at the sun yesterday. They don't seem to be nearly as affected by the sun reflecting off the emitter. If you are looking very close to the sun you can see the emitter reflecting, but it's not the same color or size as the real dot so it's not really distracting. These dots are made by the same Chinese OEM and rebranded by a bunch of companies: Viridian, Bul, and Vector Optics, for example. I have a 3 MOA red from Vector Optics, and the 3 MOA green from Viridian both slide ride on Tanfo Stock 2's. The red one might be considered too dim in bright sunlight. About the same as I remember my 3 MOA RTS-2. The green one seems like it should be bright enough. Haven't seen it against white steel with sand behind it. Edited December 5, 2022 by BRuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I have one currently sitting on a 22. Seems fine, but could stand if it could get a little brighter. Pretty tempted to put one on the slide of a 9mm just to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 I bought the RFX35 for my PCC and it is crazy bright. Every opportunity to shoot outdoor has been overcast so no chance to replicate double dot. Liking it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Just received one of thse. Glass is clearer and not tinted like an SRO, but the dot on mine is not as circular or clear as either of my SROs. Not sure if it's my vision or if this one is deffective. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 12/11/2022 at 8:49 PM, waktasz said: Just received one of thse. Glass is clearer and not tinted like an SRO, but the dot on mine is not as circular or clear as either of my SROs. Not sure if it's my vision or if this one is deffective. Thoughts? Any update on this sight? I love my Holosun 407-GR, but the lens is too small. A green SRO would be perfect for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbreath Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I know a guy who's broken at least one and had some QC trouble with others (loose glass, coating issues on the lens leading to dimming in various parts of it). Not sure if that was on his CO gun or in a frame mount, though. Mine shows a bit of the dimming in the upper left of the lens, but has been okay mounted on one of my revolvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 10:18 AM, Fishbreath said: I know a guy who's broken at least one and had some QC trouble with others (loose glass, coating issues on the lens leading to dimming in various parts of it). Not sure if that was on his CO gun or in a frame mount, though. Mine shows a bit of the dimming in the upper left of the lens, but has been okay mounted on one of my revolvers. The one that replaced the one with the lens coating issue was direct milled on a Stock 2 slide. After about 600rds that one's lens came loose. It was also warrantied by Viridian with a replacement sent within a week of receiving the broken one. This replacement looks to be a newer version. The housing is different, and it seems to be potentially brighter than the older ones I had. I'll have to see how it is when it's a bright day. I have it living on a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich406 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 12/11/2022 at 6:49 PM, waktasz said: Just received one of thse. Glass is clearer and not tinted like an SRO, but the dot on mine is not as circular or clear as either of my SROs. Not sure if it's my vision or if this one is deffective. Thoughts? Take a picture of the dot with your cell phone. Camera doesn’t distort like astigmatism can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 My SRO looks fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rich406 said: Take a picture of the dot with your cell phone. Camera doesn’t distort like astigmatism can. 3MOA RFX-35 next to 5MOA SRO. Both on max brightness with slight overcast. Edited January 21, 2023 by BRuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 12/5/2022 at 10:29 AM, BRuss said: Did some staring at the sun yesterday. They don't seem to be nearly as affected by the sun reflecting off the emitter. If you are looking very close to the sun you can see the emitter reflecting, but it's not the same color or size as the real dot so it's not really distracting. These dots are made by the same Chinese OEM and rebranded by a bunch of companies: Viridian, Bul, and Vector Optics, for example. I have a 3 MOA red from Vector Optics, and the 3 MOA green from Viridian both slide ride on Tanfo Stock 2's. The red one might be considered too dim in bright sunlight. About the same as I remember my 3 MOA RTS-2. The green one seems like it should be bright enough. Haven't seen it against white steel with sand behind it. Most optics are made overseas, China. Just because an item is made overseas doesn't mean it's low quality or doesn't meet expectations. Viridian, like many other companies. For example, look at Holosun and how great their offering is. Anyway, it's always good to buy American but even American companies have their products built elsewhere. The FX35 was updated, now it's rounded instead of having that slight window uncurved spot on top. Now it's an all rounded glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 5:13 PM, BRuss said: The one that replaced the one with the lens coating issue was direct milled on a Stock 2 slide. After about 600rds that one's lens came loose. It was also warrantied by Viridian with a replacement sent within a week of receiving the broken one. This replacement looks to be a newer version. The housing is different, and it seems to be potentially brighter than the older ones I had. I'll have to see how it is when it's a bright day. I have it living on a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 now. I have on that's pretty dim on a 22. Maybe I should slap it on something bigger and kill it, then maybe I can get a updated one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 1 hour ago, chgofirefighter said: Most optics are made overseas, China. Just because an item is made overseas doesn't mean it's low quality or doesn't meet expectations. Viridian, like many other companies. For example, look at Holosun and how great their offering is. Anyway, it's always good to buy American but even American companies have their products built elsewhere. The FX35 was updated, now it's rounded instead of having that slight window uncurved spot on top. Now it's an all rounded glass. I was more speaking that you can find the "same" dot with different options from different brands (Viridian, Vector, Bul, etc). Similarly you can find RTS-2's from different brands (C-more, Toni Systems, Benthley). Viridian customer service confirmed that the housing for the RFX-35 has been updated, but that there were no other updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 10:14 AM, BRuss said: I was more speaking that you can find the "same" dot with different options from different brands (Viridian, Vector, Bul, etc). Similarly you can find RTS-2's from different brands (C-more, Toni Systems, Benthley). Viridian customer service confirmed that the housing for the RFX-35 has been updated, but that there were no other updates. Yup, I returned my original Viridian optic for their newest offering~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRuss Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 4:46 AM, chgofirefighter said: Yup, I returned my original Viridian optic for their newest offering~ You were able to just swap it out or you did a return and bought a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 hours ago, BRuss said: You were able to just swap it out or you did a return and bought a new one? Contacted their customer services and explained to them that I wanted their newest optic and they didn't have any problems accomodating my request. All I had to do was to return the original dot and get it replaced. Now that's customer service!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whan Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Bit of a necropost, but any updates on those with this dot? Also does anyone know if the latest version has a plastic or glass window? How is it holding up? Sort of interested in the dot since it’s got a low deck height and green dot appears to be around 5MOA. Have a holosun 507comp but really wish it was a 4-6moa instead. Find the 8moa ring to be too big (comparing to my 6moa EPS carry looks closer to 10moa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whan Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Ended up buying it since it’s only $184 on Amazon before tax, and very easy to return on Amazon as well. Initial impressions generally positive, the 3moa dot does look larger than that which I like, as I feel the SRO 5moa size is ideal. Seems to get pretty bright, will need to test on bright range day with tinted eyepro on. Some distortion at edges, a bit more than 507 comp but manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy27al Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 10:55 PM, whan said: Bit of a necropost, but any updates on those with this dot? Also does anyone know if the latest version has a plastic or glass window? How is it holding up? Sort of interested in the dot since it’s got a low deck height and green dot appears to be around 5MOA. Have a holosun 507comp but really wish it was a 4-6moa instead. Find the 8moa ring to be too big (comparing to my 6moa EPS carry looks closer to 10moa) One of the guys in my shooting group has one on his carry optics setup. It is not to far off from my SRO for a lot less he has put it through the ringer for several months with no issues. I’ve been very impressed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whan Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Glad to hear it’s held up well for him. Initial impressions for me positive, seems to get decently bright enough even for high sun days, although not nuclear like the green 507 comp. But don’t envision any issues Will be a while til my LO gun is built but will likely live there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy27al Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I had the opportunity to shoot one that my buddy put on his Carry Optics setup. It’s held up well through several matches and practice. looks like a solid SRO alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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