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Ladies and gentlemen, step up and meet the Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Red Dot Sight—the ultimate game-changer for your everyday carry! Designed for those who demand reliability, speed, and discretion, this compact powerhouse is built to keep you on target when it matters most.
Concealment Without Compromise: At just 0.95 oz and 1.59 inches long, the Defender-CCW’s slim, low-profile design ensures a snag-free draw and minimal printing, perfect for discreet carry on subcompact to full-size pistols. Carry confidently without sacrificing performance.
Unmatched Durability: Crafted from 7075 aluminum with a ShockShield™ polymer insert, this red dot is built to take a beating. Drop it, bash it, or submerge it—it’s waterproof, shockproof, and coated with ArmorTek® to resist scratches, oil, and dirt. Tested with thousands of rounds and extreme conditions, it holds zero every time.
Crystal-Clear Sight Picture: Featuring a large, aspherical lens—the biggest in its class—the Defender-CCW delivers a distortion-free view with true colors. Choose between 3 MOA or 6 MOA red or green dot reticles for precision or rapid target acquisition, with 10 brightness settings (8 daylight, 2 night-vision compatible) to adapt to any lighting.
Ready When You Are: Motion-activated with a 10-minute auto-shutoff (updated from 14 hours), the Defender-CCW powers up instantly and conserves its CR1632 battery for up to 9,500 hours of life. Never worry about your optic being ready when you need it.
Versatile and User-Friendly: With a true Shield RMSc footprint, it fits most optics-ready compact handguns without modification. Plus, it comes with a Picatinny rail mount and multiple screw sizes for easy installation on pistols, rifles, or shotguns. The Fast-Rack textured front lets you rack your slide off any surface with confidence.
Vortex VIP Warranty: Backed by Vortex’s legendary unlimited, unconditional, fully transferable lifetime warranty. If it breaks, we fix or replace it—no questions asked (excludes loss, theft, or cosmetic damage). Your investment is protected for life.
The Defender-CCW has earned its stripes, named 2024 Red Dot of the Year by Guns & Ammo. Testers have put it through over 1,000 rounds, dropped it on concrete, and submerged it for 24 hours—it still performs flawlessly. Users rave about its ruggedness, co-witness with stock sights, and crisp dot, even on compact carry guns like the Springfield Hellcat or Ruger Max 9.
Whether you’re a concealed carry enthusiast, a law enforcement professional, or a first-time optic user, the Vortex Defender-CCW is your go-to for reliable, fast, and accurate shooting. The 6 MOA dot is ideal for quick self-defense scenarios, while the 3 MOA offers precision for controlled shots—perfect for any situation.
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For customers purchasing in Colorado, please be aware that state law (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-302) prohibits the sale, transfer, or possession of large-capacity magazines exceeding 15 rounds of ammunition, with limited exceptions. To ensure compliance, we will block any magazine exceeding this capacity to limit it to 15 rounds. A fee of $15 will be charged for blocking up to 5 magazines per order. This fee covers the modification process to meet Colorado's legal requirements. Please contact us for additional details or if you have questions about your order.