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Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight, 3 MOA Dot

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Take your self-defense preparedness to the next level with the Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Red Dot. It’s perfect for compact EDC pistols and boasts the popular Shield RMSc footprint. A CR1632 battery powers the 10 brightness levels with a 9,500 hour runtime. Giving the battery an efficiency boost is an auto-off feature that shuts the optic down after 10 minutes of inactivity with motion activation. That way, it’s always ready when needed and turns on automatically when drawn from a holster. 

It’s built out of a single-piece aluminum chassis meant to withstand abuse and features the Fast-Rack™ Texture for easy one-handed slide racking. It’s fog proof, waterproof, shockproof, matte black anodized, and ships with the Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty. So, if it does somehow manage to break, it’s covered. It’s a lightweight optic that tips the scale at only .95 ounces with an overall length of 1.6 inches.

Windage and elevation are both adjustable in 1 MOA clicks. It includes a shim plate, a Picatinny rail mount, a rubber cover, a lens cloth, a CR1632 battery, a tool, and 6 sets of common mounting screws. 

If you’re finally ready to put an optic on your defensive pistol, then check out the Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot. Buy yours from Pyramyd AIR, today.

Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight, 3 MOA Dot

  • Red Dot
  • Dot size: 3 MOA
  • Footprint: Shield RMSc
  • Battery: CR1632
  • Battery runtime: Up to 9,500 hours
  • Magnification: 1X
  • Eye relief: Unlimited
  • Click value: 1 MOA
  • Max elevation: 110 MOA
  • Max windage: 105 MOA
  • Parallax free
  • Length: 1.6"
  • Weight: .95 oz
  • Waterproof
  • Fog proof
  • Shockproof
  • Window size: 20mm
  • Auto off after 10 minutes
  • Motion activated
  • Fast-Rack Texturing
  • 10 brightness settings (8 Day, 2 Night)
  • Black matte anodized
  • Single-piece chassis
  • Includes: 1 shim plate, Picatinny rail mount, rubber cover, lens cloth, CR1632 battery, custom tool, 6 sets of mounting screws
  • VIP Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Weight
0.1 lbs
Max Magnification
1 x
Max Windage
105
Max Elevation
110
Click Value
1 MOA
Click Adjustment Type
MOA
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This is how all products should be presented to the customer: Everything, literally everything you need to mount the CCW is included in the box, instructions are clear and precise, screws and tool are of excellent quality (I should know, I'm a mechanical engineer), this really is a plug-and-play experience. Many kudos to Vortex Optics for the amount or RESPECT they show to the end user. Definitely recommended!

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I got my ccw defender shortly after it released from my local store when I found out it was a direct bolt on for my HCP. I didn’t want to have to use a plate so I could co-witness the red dot with my irons. I want to update to the new one with the shorter timer but I been waiting and hoping for vortex to drop it in a green dot also. I have the Strikefire 2 + magnifier on my rifle and love that it swaps from red to green. Would love to have the green option on my pistol.

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The Defender CCW works great with my Carry Gun. I have on on the Sig365 AND on the Masada Slim. Works great with my holster and no other tools or plates were needed.

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Great red dot that looks really nice on a pistol and has a good size window for its size. Love how much you get in the box. The dots probably the brightest I’ve seen on a RDS making it easy to shoot on bright days. This RDS has been my go to for smaller pistols (i.e P365 XMacro). I currently own 2 CCW’s.

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I've been wanting a red dot on my CCW Springfield Armory XD compact 40 and XDs Compact 9. I finally got one for the 40 and mounted with the help of Outer Impact adapter plate as mine is not cut out for a red dot. Once I got the rear sight removed it was a breeze to mount and sight in. I plan to get one now for my 9. Easy to adjust for sighting in and once I got used to the dot location, I was on the target quickly and real tight groups. Great optic Vortex! If you're on the fence about a red dot, just do it and get a Vortex!

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I had several of the original Defenders with the 14hr shutoff and the alleged refresh rate issue. I never noticed the refresh rate issue unless until I watched YT reviewers complaining about it, and then I had to specifically looked for it. Only after looking for it did I realize that it impacted my shooting exactly ZERO. This newest CCW with the 10 minute shutoff and crisper led emitter takes care of all those previous issues that everybody except for me cared about. This newest Defender CCW is an absolute win win for anybody that wants a no hassle optic to mount on their concealed carry guns. There's no wondering what screws to use because they are included with the optic. Just grab your particular gun's listed screws and mount away.

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I mounted the Defender 6 Moa on my Bul SAS II 3.25 UL and I’am extremely happy with it. It is extremely strong I recommend it without hesitation and in fact a member of my club who tried it bought one directly.

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I purchased this a year ago. I haven't gone shooting for a few months. When I went to verify it was sighted in battery was DEAD. replaced the battery after ordering new ones, got off about 30 shots and unit stopped working. I would not recommend this if you need reliable. never had an issue with my Holosun, I assumed this would be upto Vortex normal quality, it is NOT.

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This review is for the absolutely brand new CCW with the 10 minute shut off instead of the 14 hour shut off let me tell you something I was impressed with the last one yes they refresh rate and the 14 hour shut off for a little bit of a pain but then this new one the dot is a lot crispier it's just really night and day they really hit it out of the ballpark with this new one great job vortex definitely recommend it

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I have tried several micro red dot optics for my every day carry and this has won me over. A solid, commonsense design, large window, extremely durable and reliable at a low price point. It is far superior to anything else in its price point in my opinion, and even some MRDOs at "higher quality" price points. I recommend it to anyone looking for advice on a mrdo for their concealed carry weapon, even some duty weapons! Personally I prefer the 6 MOA option that I mounted on my Hellcat Pro and wow, it has a great sight picture! Shaved of .10 seconds on my draw to first shot and seemed increase my accuracy slightly after making the switch from the Sampfox Sentinel/Holosun 407k. Two options I had tried in the past on my EDC, that don't stand up to the Defender ccw.

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