Viridian C5L

Just got my C5L yesterday. Haven't had time to get to the range, or even take decent pics, but I'll start with a quick "unboxing"/ run-down for now and then update with pics and range report later.

1 - It's easier to get it from Amazon (or something like that) that to get it from Viridian. They're claiming a wait.

2 - Packaging is nicely done. Sturdy cardboard. Foam insert that holds EVERYTHING securely; the unit, the extra rail parts, the extra screws, the 2 pair Allen keys for install and adjusting, and the CR2 battery.

3 - It's small. My HK45c has a standard Picatinny rail (though it's a bit short) so I have to use the largest of the rail adapters, and it still does not overhang the end of the barrel. Maybe a 1/4 inch shy.

4 - Plastic on/off push buttons, one on each side. I like that it's ambidextrious, and I like that it's a simple as push button for on, push again for off. However... I doubt that anyone will be changing modes on the fly. (laser only, pulsing laser only,laser/light, strobe/laser, light and pulsing laser, light only, and a DEEP SET mode, but I don't know what that does yet. Custom program maybe?) Set it and forget it. Oh... the buttons seems a little flimsy. The unit itself seems to be nice quality though.

5 - The laser is BRIGHT! Easily daylight visible. The light... 100 lumens (allegedly), is only so-so. However... I feel that for ID-ing a target in a home at night... it's probably adequate.

6 - Tiny allen screws for windage/elavation. Ideally I won't be mucking around with those too often. They're tiny. But, FWIW, they're easy to adjust with the included tiny allen keys (they give you a pair... if you lose one, or to keep with another piece... more likely if you lose it.)

So far, it's easy to install, it's nice and low profile, and should work great for nightstand duty.

I should be getting to the range in a day or two, so I'll get pics and a better idea on this thing. I've heard of a couple people complaining about it not holding zero... so I'll see after it gets some use.

More to come in a few days....