{"id":61,"date":"2022-08-23T22:13:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T22:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=61"},"modified":"2022-08-23T22:13:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T22:13:02","slug":"viridian-gdo-22-review-a-green-red-dot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=61","title":{"rendered":"Viridian GDO 22 Review: A Green \u201cRed Dot\u201d?"},"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\/741226108?h=b71216cbef&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><span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span>he \u201cred dot\u201d has become ubiquitous. While not that long ago an electronic optic on your rifle would have been rare, today it\u2019s unremarkably common. But, while we tend to call them all \u201cred dots,\u201d is that always an accurate description? Not in the case in today\u2019s review of the new Viridian GDO 22 optic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-34186\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-Review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-Review-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-Review-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-Review-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>In this GDO 22 review, the author gives the new reflex sight from Viridian Weapons Technology a thorough\u00a0workout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those of you familiar with Viridian Weapons Technology, you can probably make an educated guess about what makes this optic unique. For the rest of you, Viridian has made a name for itself by offering an expansive line of green laser units for pistols and long guns \u2014 as well as red for those who prefer that color. (Read my thoughts on\u00a0<a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/whats-the-best-reflex-sight-dot-color\/\">red dot vs. green dot here<\/a>.) Viridian argues that green is much more visible to the human eye than other color options, and based on my own testing, I would say I agree.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34187\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review.jpg\" alt=\"GDO 22 Green Dot Review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GDO-22-Green-Dot-Review-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Viridian GDO 22 comes with a pair of QD mounts: one high and one low. This gives you the option of having a lower third co-witness with an AR\u2019s sights with the taller\u00a0mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>New to the Viridian line is the Viridian GDO 22, or \u201cGreen Dot Electro Optic\u201d with a 22mm objective lens. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<h2>Green Dot Details<\/h2>\n<p>If you are familiar with \u201cred dot\u201d optics, you\u2019ll be right at home with the green dot GDO 22. The Viridian GDO 22 is a 3 MOA green dot that comes with both high and low Picatinny mounts included, both of a \u201cquick-detach\u201d (QD) design with a throw lever. The taller mount offers 1\/3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0co-witnessing with back-up iron sights on an AR.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34188\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount.jpg\" alt=\"testing the GDO 22 with a cowitness mount\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/testing-the-GDO-22-with-a-cowitness-mount-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Mounting and removing the green dot sight is easy with the included QD\u00a0mounts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The body of the optic is made of high-grade aluminum for light weight along with rugged durability. Adjustments to the 1X, parallax-free and unlimited eye relief optic are made with 1 MOA guarded windage and elevation turrets that are finger-adjustable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34189\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian GDO 22 green dot sight review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-22-green-dot-sight-review-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Even with the Viridian 3X magnifier, the complete package is relatively compact and lightweight \u2014 something many shooters will\u00a0appreciate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The optic is powered by a single CR2032 battery that, according to Viridian, offers more than 30K hours of use at the middle setting. Speaking of settings the GDO 22 features one night vision-compatible and 10 visible settings. Operating temperatures of the optic are rated from -4 \u00b0F up to 125 \u00b0F.<\/p>\n<h2>GDO 22 Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the specs on the GDO 22 green dot optic:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Manual knob<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mount<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Picatinny QD high &amp; low mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CR2032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery Life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30,000+ hours (middle brightness setting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Objective Lens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>22 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Body Construction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High-grade aluminum alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating Temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-4\u02daF \u2013 125\u02daF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Waterproof Rating<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IPx4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6.6 oz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dot Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 MOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dot Color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Green<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SKU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>981-0029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>MSRP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$179<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Reaching Out<\/h2>\n<p>To my eye, the glass appears crystal clear and displays no parallax. The optic\u2019s green dot is extremely vibrant and crisp, with zero blooming or artifacting detected in varying lighting conditions both during my indoor and outdoor testing. Setting up the GDO unit on one of my <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-saint-edge-atc\/\">SAINT Edge rifles<\/a> was a breeze with the tall QD mount, and the highly visible green dot was easy to acquire rapidly. I also noted that it did allow for the 1\/3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0co-witness with the Edge\u2019s back-up iron sights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34190\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian GDO MAG 3x Magnifier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Viridian GDO MAG 3X smartly rotates in and out of position depending on your needs. It has a rubberized coating that protects it and aids your\u00a0grip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a perfect pairing to the GDO 22, I also took the opportunity to try out Viridian\u2019s GDO MAG 3X Magnifier unit. The GDO MAG 3X Green Dot Electro Optic Magnifier provides 3X magnification for your dot, and also features the 22mm objective lens for optimal paring with the GDO 22 unit. It includes a push button-style flip Picatinny mount and is adjustable to fit and align with your optic. The body of the optic is made from aluminum and features a rubberized armor coating.<\/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>The clear 2.7\u201d eye relief and multi-coated glass for clarity and light transmission were extremely easy on the eyes. The aluminum alloy body felt well-designed and rugged. It did take me just a little bit of practice to re-train my muscle memory to activate the locking push button release design before being able to flip the unit over during transitions from the dot to magnified set-up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34191\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"green dot magnifier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/green-dot-magnifier-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The author noted the positive feedback and locking aspect of the magnifier\u2019s push-button\u00a0design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, after some training and manipulation, I did appreciate the positive feedback and locking aspect of the push-button design, which in theory could eliminate the possibility of accidentally bumping the unit into an active\/inactive position. The one feature I think would offer an added benefit to this unit would be having a similar QD-style mount with a throw lever as the green dot optic.<\/p>\n<h2>A Handy Option<\/h2>\n<p>The last Viridian accessory that I added to the Edge rifle before heading out to the range was the company\u2019s <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/viridian-hs1-handstop-laser-review-install-hack\/\">HS1 green laser handstop<\/a>. This ergonomic handstop is touted as the world\u2019s first AR hand stop with an integrated laser sighting device. It utilizes an <span class=\"nowrap\">M-Lok<\/span> mounting interface and features adjustable windage and elevation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34192\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian HS1 Handstop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-HS1-Handstop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Viridian HS1 is a great option to add redundancy to your SAINT\u2019s aiming\u00a0options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The laser itself is extremely bright and crisp, and also very easy to activate. Testing the unit in the studio, I was curious if accidental activation \u2014 and potentially giving up your position, unintentionally \u2014 was going to be an issue with this unit. Although it is easy to activate when desired, the tuning on the unit\u2019s push button is such that it does require conscious effort and adequate pressure to engage.<\/p>\n<p>Like all the tools in your toolbox, the difference between engaging the HS1 unit to be active versus not is going to rely on the amount of training and time you invest into understanding and running this particular piece of kit. Personally, I really dig the design and benefits it presents, especially for such a compact handstop.<\/p>\n<h2>Range Time with GDO 22<\/h2>\n<p>At the range the units ran well. The GDO 22 green dot was crisp and bright, and was very easy to acquire and place on target \u2014 even when running the unit in the harsh afternoon sunlight here in Arizona. The 3X magnifier was easy to manipulate both with and without gloves, and the enhanced capability of the magnification to identify and zero in on the steel target was a real benefit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34193\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian GDO MAG 3x Magnifier on rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Viridian-GDO-MAG-3x-Magnifier-on-rifle-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The GDO 22 and GDO MAG 3X worked well on the range. The aiming dot was bright and crisp, even in full\u00a0daylight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The HS1 handstop was ergonomic and a true benefit in terms of hand placement on the handguard for me. At dusk and then during some low-light testing, the laser\u2019s presence was a great benefit and an additional point of reference for shot placement and target acquisition.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>All in all, this suite of products from Viridian proved to be extremely complementary to one another and, when run in tandem, really added to the overall capability and performance of the Edge at the range for me. If you\u2019re seeking to enhance your capabilities with your AR, and if you\u2019re a high-tech gear junkie like me interested in innovative new designs, I would recommend checking out these products. Who knows, maybe we\u2019ll all be calling them \u201cgreen dots\u201d here soon!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: 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\/12458\/\">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-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/viridianweapontech.com\/products\/optics\/gdo\/rfx15-5\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 80%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/product-viridian-gdo-22.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/product-viridian-gdo-22.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian GDO 22 Green Dot Electro Optic\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Viridian <span>GDO 22 Green Dot Electro Optic<\/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:\/\/viridianweapontech.com\/products\/optics\/gdo\/rfx15-7\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 80%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/product-viridian-gdo-22-3x.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/product-viridian-gdo-22-3x.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian GDO MAG 3x Green Dot Electro Optic Magnifier\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Viridian <span>GDO MAG 3x Green Dot Electro Optic Magnifier<\/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:\/\/viridianweapontech.com\/hs1\" 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=\"margin-top: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/product-viridian-hs1.jpg\" alt=\"Viridian HS1 Laser Hand Stop\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Viridian <span>HS1 Laser Hand Stop<\/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\/saint-edge-556-ar-15-rifle\/\" 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-556nato\">556<sup>NATO<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/STE916556.png\" alt=\"SAINT\u00ae Edge\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>SAINT\u00ae <span>Edge<\/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\/\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 90%; margin-top: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.6rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/product-remington.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/product-remington.png\" alt=\"Remington\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Remington <\/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-gdo-22-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Scott Conditt The \u201cred dot\u201d has become ubiquitous. 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