Is this going to be the hottest accessory of 2026?

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January 18, 2026, 06:46 PM

mrprovy

Is this going to be the hottest accessory of 2026?

...if it's released by the summer? No cuts, direct replacement for the rear sight on the BG 2.0, and very slick.

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January 18, 2026, 07:02 PM

12131

Slipping the gun into the pocket sans holster just like that, huh? A striker fire gun with no manual safety no less.

January 18, 2026, 07:46 PM

OttoSig

Optics ready slides aren’t tough. This is a 20th century solution for a non-existent 21st century problem.

January 18, 2026, 09:07 PM

pedropcola

I can’t see how this is even desired. And yea sticking that thing in your pocket makes him look like a moron.

January 19, 2026, 07:00 AM

mrprovy

Not that I would get one, my go to is still my standard P365, but I've seen a lot of people that not only insist on having an optic, but there are even more that must have the "latest & greatest" to carry around for a half hour/day.

That aside, I Can see how someone who wants an optic, would want one that isn't wider than the slide

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January 19, 2026, 08:50 AM

oddball

quote:
Originally posted by mrprovy:
...if it's released by the summer?

It is available now, for $229.
https://viridianweapontech.com...light-sensor-auto-on

Will it sell? Yes it will, being the Bodyguard 2.0 is one of the most popular selling conceal carry guns right now.

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January 19, 2026, 09:41 AM

pedropcola

I should clarify. I love red dot sights. I abhor dovetail mounts. Abhor. Eventually S&W will offer an optics mount that isn’t this. Until then I’m good. Honestly with this gun I’m probably good never getting an optic but that’s me. It barely fits into my pockets. No way is it fitting with an optic.

January 19, 2026, 09:49 AM

YooperSigs

I bought a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 Gear Up package and the gun had an optic pre mounted. A Viridian. And it was made of...Plastic. The Echelon now has a Holosun mounted. The plastic Viridian may go on a .22 rifle.

January 19, 2026, 10:58 AM

GCE61

Those are gonna fly off the shelf, not for me but I can see a large target audience putting those on their pistols.
https://viridianweapontech.com...light-sensor-auto-on

January 19, 2026, 11:01 AM

pedropcola

I have never owned a Viridian that I’m aware of. I have owned off name brand stuff that came free with a gun. For a real gun, not a range/comp gun, I want big name reliability. My go to guns have Trijicon or Aimpoint. And some Holosuns but I have had more quirky stuff with them than the other two but I still trust Holosun but make no doubt I bought Holosun for the price.

Viridian? Not so sure.