AzRednek Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 I would think that you would need to try two identical powered lasers in day and night settings and see which one works better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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