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scrotix · 04-02-2007, 01:58 PM

I'm thinking about getting the new LaserMax guiderod laser for the XD .45 service but would rather wait for a green laser. I sent Dan Claffery and email with the following reply:

We are currently working on a Green Unimax that will be out later this year.
As for internal guide rods in green we continue to work on them but currently do not have a time frame for a release for them in green for any model gun.

Dan Claffey

Just thought others might be curious.

scrotix

Broadside · 04-02-2007, 02:01 PM

That could be very cool.

Zero · 04-02-2007, 02:03 PM

Is there an advantage to using green, as far as higher visibility, or...?

rodnocker1 · 04-02-2007, 04:21 PM

The green is supposed to be able to project farther and also be more visible in bright light (daylight, bright flourescent lighting, etc). The pictures from the SHOT show had a green laser projected something like 300' on a wall and it was clearly visible. Although I wouldn't be taking a 300' shot with my XD (well probably not anyway), that's pretty impressive for a handgun laser sight.

slugger6 · 04-02-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodnocker1

The green is supposed to be able to project farther and also be more visible in bright light (daylight, bright flourescent lighting, etc).

Good to know. I'll be looking for it to hit the market.

M2XD · 04-02-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodnocker1

The green is supposed to be able to project farther and also be more visible in bright light (daylight, bright flourescent lighting, etc). The pictures from the SHOT show had a green laser projected something like 300' on a wall and it was clearly visible. Although I wouldn't be taking a 300' shot with my XD (well probably not anyway), that's pretty impressive for a handgun laser sight.

I've tried a LaserMax indoors at a show in the convention center here in San Antonio, and experienced about the same range indoors with a red laser. I think the green's advantage is in daylight, but it has the disadvantage of being more visible back to the source!

Cheers! M2

Tomcat088 · 04-02-2007, 07:10 PM

YES, this is what I've been wanting for a VERY long time. If you look at the nature of light and wavelengths, the green is more visible than the red. There are alot of reds that are actually below our visual perception. The green color is the only thing that actually made me look at some AimShot lasers over the lasermax, but since they did not make any integral lasers, it was also not what I wanted. When they do eventually come out with an integral laser in green, I'll buy it immediately, lol. Thanks for the post, this information is exciting to me.

Mutilator · 04-02-2007, 07:14 PM

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/5a47/

Sure it's a laser pointer @ thinkgeek but it has some pics that show how much brighter a green laser is. I'd like to have one just for the hell of it, but I'm not going to spend $89 on a laser pointer.

You could also ask about a blue laser... but that'll set you back even more. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/896a/
And it'd probably make the bad guy think the aliens were coming for him again.

Glxso201 · 04-02-2007, 07:17 PM

It may be more visible back to the source, but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to activate it until I am ready and willing to shoot. There's no point in giving yourself away until you are actually ready to fire.

I wonder how bad that green would hurt if you flashed it in an intruders eyes along with a tac light

...it is on a higher frequency and technically brighter, so longer blindness correct?

Bulldog45 · 04-04-2007, 03:13 PM

What about the tactical? Will they be made for the 5" also?

04-02-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
scrotix XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	LaserMax in GREEN... I'm thinking about getting the new LaserMax guiderod laser for the XD .45 service but would rather wait for a green laser. I sent Dan Claffery and email with the following reply: We are currently working on a Green Unimax that will be out later this year. As for internal guide rods in green we continue to work on them but currently do not have a time frame for a release for them in green for any model gun. Dan Claffey Just thought others might be curious. scrotix __________________ 2 Boston Terriers XD .45 ACP Service PX4 9mm S&W 642 38 Sp. UNOS .22 INOX Last edited by scrotix : 04-02-2007 at 02:00 PM.

04-02-2007, 02:01 PM	#2
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,911	That could be very cool. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

04-02-2007, 02:03 PM	#3
Zero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 107	Is there an advantage to using green, as far as higher visibility, or...? __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. -- Thomas Jefferson

04-02-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
rodnocker1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leona, Texas Posts: 583	The green is supposed to be able to project farther and also be more visible in bright light (daylight, bright flourescent lighting, etc). The pictures from the SHOT show had a green laser projected something like 300' on a wall and it was clearly visible. Although I wouldn't be taking a 300' shot with my XD (well probably not anyway), that's pretty impressive for a handgun laser sight. __________________ Rodney

04-02-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
Mutilator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 100	http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/5a47/ Sure it's a laser pointer @ thinkgeek but it has some pics that show how much brighter a green laser is. I'd like to have one just for the hell of it, but I'm not going to spend $89 on a laser pointer. You could also ask about a blue laser... but that'll set you back even more. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/896a/ And it'd probably make the bad guy think the aliens were coming for him again. Last edited by Mutilator : 04-02-2007 at 07:16 PM.

04-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#7
Tomcat088 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 688	YES, this is what I've been wanting for a VERY long time. If you look at the nature of light and wavelengths, the green is more visible than the red. There are alot of reds that are actually below our visual perception. The green color is the only thing that actually made me look at some AimShot lasers over the lasermax, but since they did not make any integral lasers, it was also not what I wanted. When they do eventually come out with an integral laser in green, I'll buy it immediately, lol. Thanks for the post, this information is exciting to me.

04-02-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	It may be more visible back to the source, but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to activate it until I am ready and willing to shoot. There's no point in giving yourself away until you are actually ready to fire. I wonder how bad that green would hurt if you flashed it in an intruders eyes along with a tac light ...it is on a higher frequency and technically brighter, so longer blindness correct?

04-04-2007, 03:13 PM	#10
Bulldog45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Monmouth Cty, NJ Posts: 65	What about the tactical? Will they be made for the 5" also? __________________ SA/XD 45 acp 5" Tactical, Ruger P95 .9mm Colt Trooper MKlll .357 Mag, Ruger Super redhawk .480, Colt frontier scout sa 22 LR Glock 22 .40 S&W, Kimber Custom ll 45 acp Taurus Raging Bull .500 Mag 10" Various long guns.

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