Videos tagged with Viridian RFX45

This discussion covers practical firearm choices, accessory considerations, and understanding personal limits. Participants debate the balance between aesthetics and functionality in firearm accessories, particularly red dot sights. They also touch on the importance of practicing concealed carry draws and the varying costs and features of different firearm ranges.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Viridian RFX 44 and RFX 45 green dot optics, highlighting their unique design features and mounting options. The presenter emphasizes the growing adoption of optics in law enforcement and for civilian concealed carry due to increased accuracy and speed. Key features discussed include the top-mounted battery and emitter, which allow for a lower optic profile and better co-witness capability with factory sights. The video also covers installation on Glock MOS platforms and the possibility of slide milling for non-MOS firearms.

This review of the Viridian RFX45 enclosed green dot pistol optic highlights its ruggedness and performance. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, details its construction, features like shake awake and a 5 MOA green dot, and subjects it to rigorous drop, water, and racking tests. The review also discusses the benefits of closed emitter designs and compares the optic's value proposition at its $460 price point.

This video critically examines the trend of rebranded optics in the US market, where US companies import base designs from overseas manufacturers (primarily China), make minor modifications, and resell them at significantly higher prices. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise in optics and supply chains, uses tools like ImportYeti to uncover the origins of popular brands. While acknowledging that some rebranded optics can be high quality (citing the Viridian RFX45's durability), the core issue highlighted is the lack of transparency regarding the value proposition and actual improvements made by US resellers to justify the price markup.