{"id":1685,"date":"2023-11-29T22:52:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1685"},"modified":"2023-11-29T22:52:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:52:33","slug":"viridian-rfx45-review-closed-emitter-green-dot-optic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=1685","title":{"rendered":"Viridian RFX45 Review \u2014 Closed Emitter Green Dot Optic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/887769678?h=6bca0ae15e&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/scott-conditt\/\">Scott Conditt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>In today\u2019s article, Scott Conditt reviews the Viridian RFX45 closed emitter green dot reflex sight. Introduced in 2023 as an alternative to other duty-grade optics like the Trijicon RMR, the RFX45 is packed with features including a rugged, machined 6061 aluminum housing. There is fair amount of research to suggest that the human eye can see green easier than other colors, potentially making it a superior choice to a standard red dot sight. But, how does it perform in the real world?<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49284\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapons-technologies-rfx45-green-dot-sight-and-mount-on-saint-edge-ar-15-rifle.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapons-technologies-rfx45-green-dot-sight-and-mount-on-saint-edge-ar-15-rifle-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapons-technologies-rfx45-green-dot-sight-and-mount-on-saint-edge-ar-15-rifle-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapons-technologies-rfx45-green-dot-sight-and-mount-on-saint-edge-ar-15-rifle-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapons-technologies-rfx45-green-dot-sight-and-mount-on-saint-edge-ar-15-rifle-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Viridian Weapons Technologies RFX45 green dot sight is suitable for handguns and rifles. It is shown here mounted on a Springfield SAINT Edge rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">B<\/span>ack in 2006, Viridian Weapon Technologies disrupted the red dot status quo when it brought the green dot to market. Since its introduction, many shooters have favored this color when it comes to their dots and reticles in their optic.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Simply put, the percentage of people who see vibrant bright green \u201cbetter\u201d than other colors on the spectrum is greater. Viridian has built its brand around that science when producing quality green dot optics and other firearms accessories (while it does offer red laser options as well).<\/p>\n<p><em>[Be sure to read <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/whats-the-best-reflex-sight-dot-color\/\">What\u2019s the Best Reflex Sight Dot Color?<\/a> for additional information.]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The most recent of their green dot options is the RFX 45 Closed Emitter Green Dot Sight, the latest addition to the RFX line of electro optics. Green is one of my absolute favorite colors when it comes to dots, so I was extremely happy when I received one of the RFX45 units to test out at the range on both my Springfield Prodigy pistol and SAINT Edge 5.56mm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s in the Box<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m a sucker for quality and thoughtful packaging. Engineers and designers put a ton of time into developing the optics and products we buy, but poor packaging can really undermine the experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49285\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"viridian weapon technologies green dot sight on pistol springfield armory prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-weapon-technologies-green-dot-sight-on-pistol-springfield-armory-prodigy-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The closed emitter RFX45 reflex sight is rugged enough for use on a wide range of firearms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Viridian does a really nice job when it comes to how they present their products to the consumer, and I am not just talking about their spiffy boxes. They give you good value when it comes to the quality and amount of accessories, mounts, tooling, and instructions they provide in the box.<\/p>\n<p>The RFX45 came with a quick-start guide for the optic with mounting instructions, a good amount of mounting screws, a lower-third Picatinny mount and low Picatinny mount, installation tool, MLS mounting plate, LMR adapter mounting plate, battery, and the optic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viridian RFX45 Description<\/h2>\n<p>The RFX45 housing is precision machined from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, which is both lightweight and durable. Dimensions\u00a0are 1.9\u2033 by 1.1\u2033 by 1.13\u201d. The fully enclosed green LED emitter within the housing is shielded from dust, debris and possible occlusion from the elements, while also touting an IPX6 water-resistance rating. The footprint is the widely popular ACRO footprint (a Docter adapter plate is available), and the battery life is advertised to provide an impressive 50,000+ hours of life from a single CR2032 battery.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49286\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun.jpg\" alt=\"how to mount viridian rfx45 to springfield prodigy handgun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-mount-viridian-rfx45-to-springfield-prodigy-handgun-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Viridian green dot sight has an ACRO-type mount and comes with a tool that allows you to make adjustments to the point of aim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The highly visible green dot reticle provides a 5 MOA point of aim, and the unit affords \u201cinstant-on\u201d immediate and automatic wake-up when movement is sensed. It also features auto-off after two minutes of no movement.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cup\u201d and \u201cdown\u201d brightness controls are featured on the side of the unit, which I prefer to rear housing-mounted controls, and they offer eight daytime and two night vision brightness settings for use in any lighting condition. The glass is 24\u00d715.5mm in dimension, and is clean and clear due to the fully multi-coated glass providing a distortion-free window.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RFX45 Specifications<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Footprint<\/td>\n<td>ACRO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>1.9\u2033(L) x 1.1\u2033(W) x 1.1\u2033(H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens Dimension<\/td>\n<td>24mm x 15.5mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eye Relief<\/td>\n<td>Unlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lens Coating<\/td>\n<td>Fully Multi-Coated Glass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum Adjustment<\/td>\n<td>90 MOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reticle<\/td>\n<td>5 MOA Green<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power Source<\/td>\n<td>1 x CR2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Battery Life<\/td>\n<td>Up to 50k+ hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Settings<\/td>\n<td>10 | 8 Visible and 2 Night Vision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operation<\/td>\n<td>INSTANT-ON + User Controlled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>1.73oz \/ 48.19 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Housing Material<\/td>\n<td>Machined 6061 Aluminum w\/ Hard Coat Anodization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Environmental<\/td>\n<td>IPX6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operating Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-4F to 130F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warranty<\/td>\n<td>Limited Lifetime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Range Time with a Closed Emitter Green Dot Sight<\/h2>\n<p>I mounted the RFX45 on my 1911 DS Prodigy pistol first and, although I have always favored as small a footprint as possible when it comes to pistol-mounted optics, I was excited to test out the RFX45. The benefits of a closed emitter for certain \u201cmessy\u201d situations and circumstances are clear, and the durability and longevity of the design pose some very valuable benefits for certain conditions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49287\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing.jpg\" alt=\"viridian closed emitter green dot sight mounted on 9mm handgun on the range testing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-mounted-on-9mm-handgun-on-the-range-testing-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Testing the RFX45 included extensive shooting at the range. The author found the optic to be extremely reliable and accurate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Running it casually for training at the range, I was curious how the larger enclosed housing design would impact my overall shooting experience on the Prodigy. Mounting with an ACRO plate on the pistol\u2019s AOS optics system was a breeze using the included mounting screws.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49288\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun.jpg\" alt=\"testing the viridian weapon technologies closed emitter green dot sight on a prodigy 9mm handgun better than holosun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/testing-the-viridian-weapon-technologies-closed-emitter-green-dot-sight-on-a-prodigy-9mm-handgun-better-than-holosun-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author found the RFX mounted low enough that he could co-witness the factory sights on his Springfield Prodigy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One thing I immediately liked about the RFX45 sitting atop the Prodigy was that the window within the housing sat low enough to co-witness my irons. A lot of enclosed optics have a large, high-set body that doesn\u2019t allow for a co-witness, so this was a definite plus. I expected it to weigh more than it did sitting atop the pistol, but it was not really that much of a difference from other reflex optics I have run in the past.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Loading up with Remington 9mm range ammo, I sighted in down range and found the large window to be extremely clear with no visible glass distortion. The brightness and visibility of the green dot against the harshly lit Arizona desert in mid-day sun on a 105-degree day was exceptional. I dialed my brightness to the mid-range of the available latitude, and it was more than adequately bright.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49289\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight.jpg\" alt=\"range test evaluation review viridian rfx45 green dot sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/range-test-evaluation-review-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-sight-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author found the glass lens was large and clear. He could not perceive any visual distortions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pressing off a few rounds at approximately 15 yards out, I made a few swift adjustments to my windage and elevation using the flush-set controls on the top and right side of the unit and was quickly able to confirm my zero. After running about four magazines through the Prodigy, the zero had held just fine and I was happy with the performance of the RFX45 on the pistol.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49291\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-800x571.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-400x286.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-768x549.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-600x429.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight.jpg\" alt=\"how to zero viridian rfx45 green dot red dot sight\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-800x571.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-zero-viridian-rfx45-green-dot-red-dot-sight-600x429.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjustments to the RFX45 were easy using the included tool. The optic does not need to be removed to adjust zero.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was comfortable, unobtrusive, provided co-witness capability with the irons, and was clean to view through. It was now time to transition the unit over to my carbine, the SAINT Edge, to see how it performed on a different platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going Long with the New RFX45<\/h2>\n<p>The SAINT Edge is always a treat to run, it\u2019s genuinely one of my all-time favorite carbines. I have used just about every available configuration of optic atop the Edge at this point, from LPVO\u2019s, holo-sights, dots, and various irons at both traditional and offset angle orientations. I was happy to see the RFX45 came with a riser in the box and found affixing it to the Picatinny rail to be an easy task.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49292\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle.jpg\" alt=\"viridian rfx45 review on springfield armory ar15 rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/viridian-rfx45-review-on-springfield-armory-ar15-rifle-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Viridian RFX45 is also suitable for use on a rifle like this SAINT <span class=\"nowrap\">AR-15<\/span>. A riser is included with the green dot sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I practiced a few drills with the SAINT Edge at approximately 50 yards out from my <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/infinity-targets-review\/\">Infinity Defense self-healing target<\/a> after confirming my zero. Going from low-ready to rapidly sighting down on target and performing the tried-and-true failure drills, the ample size of the glass really made getting a rapid sight picture and reacquiring the dot for follow-up shots a very efficient and intuitive process.<\/p>\n<p>The vibrant green quality of the dot that Viridian is synonymous with really can\u2019t be understated. Visually, it genuinely is a very easy-to-obtain dot, presents no flicker or aberrations, and I really enjoyed running this optic atop the Edge for its small form factor, crystal-clear glass, and ease of use when it came to dialing for zero and tactile brightness controls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the Viridian Weapon Sight<\/h2>\n<p>As for my personal takeaway from this testing with the RFX45, I really enjoyed the unit and will continue to work with it. Personally, I really enjoyed it atop the SAINT Edge and could see running this unit more often atop it. I also would like to do some heavy durability testing with it in the future to see what kind of abuse the housing can take. Based solely on my initial testing, I do think it\u2019s a really quality optic for general casual range training and was very reliable in terms of accuracy and holding zero for target shooting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed running this optic on the Prodigy pistol and SAINT Edge carbine, but if I had to choose a platform to primarily keep it on I would lean towards the rifle. I could definitely see how a good deal of pistol shooters would find this enclosed design a very positive benefit, particularly for those operating in adverse environmental conditions. In those instances especially, I believe it would be well-suited for their needs.<\/p>\n<p>In either case, the fact remains that the RFX45 presents usability and versatility between both pistol and rifle platforms, and for all of these reasons, I highly recommend you check it out for yourself if you get the chance.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/17101\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-two\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/viridianweapontech.com\/rfx45-green-dot-reflex-sight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 50%; margin-top: 3rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/product-viridian-rfx45.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/product-viridian-rfx45.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian RFX45 Green Dot Reflex Sight w\/ Adapters and Mounts\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Viridian <span>RFX45 Green Dot Reflex Sight w\/ Adapters and Mounts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-1911ds \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-ds-series-handguns\/1911-ds-prodigy-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 90%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PH9119AOSD-v2.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PH9119AOSD-v2.png\" alt=\"1911 DS Prodigy\u2122 Series\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>1911 DS <span>Prodigy\u2122 Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-saint \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/saint-series\/saint-edge-ar-15-rifles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/STE916556B.png\" alt=\"SAINT\u00ae Edge Series\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>SAINT\u00ae <span>Edge Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.remington.com\/handgun\/remington-range\/29-R27780.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 85%\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/product-remington-range-9mm-124-gr.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/product-remington-range-9mm-124-gr.jpg\" alt=\"Remington Range 9mm Luger 124 gr.\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Remington <span>Range 9mm Luger 124 gr.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/viridian-rfx45-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Scott Conditt In today\u2019s article, Scott Conditt reviews the Viridian RFX45 closed emitter green dot reflex sight. 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