Description
Arm yourself with the red dot specifically built for modern everyday carry. Slim profile for discreet concealment. Motion activated. Fits full-size to micro-compacts. The large sight window and brilliant bright dot combine for first-shot speed to target in any light. Meant for those who prioritize personal protection, the Defender-CCW™ delivers the function, quickness, and accuracy you need to come out on top when life is on the line.
| Mounting Footprint | Shield RMSc |
|---|---|
| Dot Size | 3 MOA |
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Battery Type | CR1632 |
| Battery Run Time | 9,500 hrs. |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Reticle | 3 MOA Defender Dot |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Travel Per Rotation | 30 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 110 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 105 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Length | 1.59″ |
| Weight | 0.95 oz. |
Large Viewing Window For fast target acquisition and large field of view.
Aspherical Lens For a distortion-free sight picture and truer colors.
ShockShield™ Polymer Insert To protect against hard, daily abuse.
Fast-Rack™ Texturing Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface.
Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.
Button Lockout Prevents accidental brightness adjustment during use or transport.
Top Mount Battery Easy battery changes without having to re-zero your optic.
8 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions.
Night-Vision Compatibility The lowest 2 settings are night-vision compatible.
Parallax Free All red dots and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered “parallax free” and will make a negligible difference in performance.
Unlimited Eye Relief Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition.
Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter’s position.
Single-Piece Chassis Compact and lightweight.
Waterproof Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Fogproof Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Shockproof Designed to withstand the highest levels of recoil and impact.
Additional information
| Weight | .95 oz |
|---|---|
| Reticle | 3-MOA, 6-MOA |
Compliance
NFA (National Firearms Act) compliance is crucial for legal ownership and transfer of regulated firearms and accessories like short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and certain types of ammunition, ensuring adherence to federal regulations to avoid legal penalties and ensure responsible firearm ownership.
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MA
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I recommend this product
02/13/2025
Nice
Better glass than the Holosun I had to compare it with. But between the two, there’s no wrong choice.
BG
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02/13/2025
Loving it!
Great follow up shots ! Works perfectly g43x.
TH
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02/12/2025
Vortex Defender CCW surprises!
I was reluctant to purchase the Defender CCW because I was not a fan of the stippling on the front face. Much to my surprise, it looks WAAAAY better in person. The stippling does not jump out near as much as all the press photos. The red dot is really small but appears to be well built. I am very happy with the purchase.
AG
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02/07/2025
Great optic
Vortex products are the best. Only ones I buy
T
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I recommend this product
02/05/2025
Very nice
Just got this in. Construction looks nice. Nice assortment of accessories. Dot is extremely crisp (most crisp out of my two Aimpoints, Romeo 4 and Romeo 8). This is the updated version with ten minute shut off, and corrected refresh rate, which I believe were the two main problems people seem to have with this optic. We'll see how it holds up.
