Return of the C Series! Minneapolis-based Viridian Weapon Technologies is bringing its original green lasers and light-laser combo models back. And now they are rechargeable.
The initial (re)launch consists of four models: the C5, C5L, CTL, and CTL+. They all feed off a new quick-release mobile power system that Viridian calls “SAFECharge.”
Viridian C Series Spec Overview
C5 Model. Laser only -100 minutes of runtime, two activation modes (manual ambi buttons or instant-on when it clears the holster), adjustable universal rail mount.
CTL Model. Light/laser combo. Light is 525 lumens and 33k candela on high, with up to 60 minutes of run time. WML modes are low, medium, high, and strobe. Mounting, laser specs, and activation remain the same.
C5L Model. Light/laser combo. Light is 650 lumens and 55k candela on high, with up to 60 minutes of run time. WML modes are low, medium, high, and strobe. Mounting, laser specs, and activation remain the same.
CTL+ Model. Light/laser combo. Light is 1k lumens and 68k candela on high, with up to 60 minutes of run time. WML modes are low, medium, high, and strobe. Mounting, laser specs, and activation remain the same.
That SAFEcharge charger might be the most interesting part of the release, not to marginalize or malign the actual light-lasers. It utilizes an auto-waking magnetic charging connection that recharges your Viridian accessory and then goes dormant again once it is mission complete. This isn’t a new way to charge devices in general, but it’s a nice addition to the “tactical” recharge space — product imagery shows what appears to be a proprietary connection cord from the power bank to the weapon laser. Hopefully, that cord can be switched out with Micro USB, USB-C, and other attachments. That would give it some added versatility.
Viridian advises the power bank will recharge a C series device at least five times or more, depending on the model.
