NEW: Viridian Lasers for Ruger LCP II

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Ruger recently announced their new LCP II which has caused significant interest among .380 ACP fans. The original LCP has been a longtime top-seller of Ruger’s and the updated, modern LCP II will likely match its predecessor (if not outdo it). Of course, new pistols require new accessories which is why Viridian has now unveiled their LCP II-compatible lasers and lights.

The new Ruger LCP II

The new Viridian laser and light accessories were designed specifically for the Ruger LCP II. According to Brian Hedeen, President of Viridian, they have been “working closely with Ruger for quite some time in anticipation of this very exciting new firearm.” Hedeen also praised the work of his engineering and R&D teams on what he describes as a “phenomenal new line.”

There are currently three new accessories being offered for the LCP II: the green laser model, red laser model, and tac-light model. Viridian is, of course, considered a leader in the industry when it comes to green lasers. Interestingly, they were the first company to manufacture a green laser for the original Ruger LCP and remain the only company doing so.

Lasers are popular accessories among gun owners carrying pistols for self-defense, especially those who keep guns close after dark. When it comes to daytime, green lasers are more easily detected by the human eye than red lasers are, but effectiveness also depends on the particular shooter’s eyesight.

LCP II Green laser model MSRP $239
LCP II Red laser model MSRP $149
LCP II Tac-light model MSRP $119

Take a look at Viridian’s lineup at http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/

Viridian can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Viridian.Green.Laser

Visit Ruger’s site to check out the new LCP II: http://ruger.com/products/lcpII/models.html

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  • Joel Joel on Oct 14, 2016

    Are their green lasers still synthetic or have they gone native yet?
    Going native has substantial benefits but companies are moving at a snail's pace on this one.

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    • Joel Joel on Oct 14, 2016

      @Richie F I believe that "synthetic" is a generic term meaning that the wavelength is changed away from that originally put out by the diode. It's not my experience that it is limited to a specific technology or method.

      In any case, green native diodes were announced many years ago by Corning. Yet they seem rare in this application (Lasermax may use them, there had been some comment on that). But they are rare even though they would resolve temperature sensitivity and battery life.

  • Chris Chris on Oct 15, 2016

    I have LCP with CT (red) original laser . But wouldn't want the ecr (instant on ) Viridian type !
    If I ever need to draw in stealth ,I wouldn't want to aleart every one around that I had accessed my gun ! When I need my laser I simply press the pad while maintaining a proper
    firing grip !

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