Description
The Viridian RFX42 Enclosed Green Dot Reflex Sight (Viridian part no. 981-0176) is a compact enclosed-emitter sight for concealed carry and defensive pistols. The enclosed design protects the emitter from dust, moisture and debris, which maintains a clear, uninterrupted sight picture in all conditions. A crisp 3.5 MOA green dot gives fast target acquisition, and Instant-On activation powers it up the moment you draw. It mounts directly to pistols cut for the Shield RMSc footprint.
Key Specifications
- The reticle is a 3.5 MOA green dot, a bright aiming point that stands out against most backgrounds.
- The emitter is enclosed, which keeps weather and debris off the emitter.
- The footprint is Shield RMSc, so it mounts directly to RMSc-cut pistols.
- Activation is Instant-On motion activation, so the sight powers up as you draw.
- Brightness has 8 daylight and 2 night vision settings, ten in all.
- Battery life is 28,000 hours on a single CR1620 battery.
- The battery sits in a side-load drawer, so you can swap it without removing the optic.
- The housing is CNC-machined aluminum with an IPX6 waterproof rating.
- The sight weighs just 0.9 ounce, which keeps a carry pistol slim.
- The lens is a fully multi-coated aspherical design for clarity and light transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What footprint does the RFX42 use? It uses the Shield RMSc footprint and mounts directly to RMSc-ready pistols.
How do I change the battery? The RFX42 has a side-load battery drawer, so the battery can be swapped without removing the optic. It takes a single CR1620 battery.
What is included with the sight? The box holds the RFX42, a CR1620 battery, a wrench set, a cleaning cloth, a logo sticker, a quick start guide and mounting screw sets.
Buy the Viridian RFX42 Enclosed Green Dot Reflex Sight, 3.5 MOA, Shield RMSc Footprint
An enclosed emitter is a solid choice for a daily carry optic, and the RFX42 adds a bright green dot and a side-load battery in a 0.9-ounce package. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and see more red dot sights while you are here.
Additional Information
| UPC | 850060550874 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Viridian |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 981-0176 |
| Dot Size | 3 |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Length | 1.60" |
| MOA | 3.5 MOA |
| Model | RFX42 |
| Mount | Direct |
| Mount Type | SHIELD |
| Optic Coating | Fully Multi Coated |
| Power | 1x |
| Product Type | Reflex |
| Reticle | Green Dot |
| Shipping Weight | 0.306 |







