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Green Vs Red Pistol Lasers


AzRednek

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With all the hoopla I'm seeing on the net about green being superior to red for pistol lasers. I'm wondering, is it real or is it simply a way to get the consumer to pay more. I have a red pistol laser and a green laser/light combo on a shotgun. If the green laser is supposed to be better. Better meaning more visible, daytime especially. I just can't see it. In my mind, dark red vs light green. I see the red better than the green. What'cha think?? Am I hard headed or is it real??

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Since green is near the end of the visible spectrum that has the shortest wavelength, isn't it easier to see? Especially at night? I believe the shorter wavelengths will scatter more, but are easier to see. But, its been a long time since Physics class.

 

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light/Lesson-2/Visible-Light-and-the-Eye-s-Response

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As far as night vision goes, the long standing rule was to use red because it didn't make your eyes constrict at night, that is, red indicators on electronics,etc, would not reduce your night vision. Then later they said that green was better. There's more than the physics of light involved, there's physiology of the eye at play too, and different people may experience one better than the other, and then there's the power involved and efficiency of the laser emitter. Many variables. As I said, probably just to try them out and see what works best for you.

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