Vortex Optics Defender CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Sight
The Vortex Optics Defender CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Sight is a compact, rugged solution for everyday carry. Featuring a brilliant 3 MOA red dot and a distortion-free lens, it ensures fast, accurate target acquisition. Motion-activated with a 10-minute auto-shutoff, it offers up to 9,500 hours of battery life. Built with a tough 7075 aluminium body, ShockShield™ polymer inserts, and Fast-Rack™ texturing, it’s waterproof, fogproof, and ready for any challenge. Lightweight, durable, and versatile, it’s perfect for personal protection.
The Vortex Optics Defender CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Sight is designed for modern everyday carry, combining a compact, sleek profile with exceptional performance. Ideal for personal protection, it fits seamlessly on full-size to micro-compact handguns, offering speed, accuracy, and reliability when it matters most.
Featuring a bright 3 MOA red dot and a large, distortion-free lens, the Defender CCW ensures rapid target acquisition in any light. Motion-activated technology with a 10-minute auto-shutoff extends battery life to an impressive 9,500 hours. With 10 brightness settings—eight for daylight and two for night vision—it adapts to any lighting condition with ease.
Built with a rugged 7075 aluminium body and reinforced by ShockShield™ polymer inserts, it withstands daily wear, recoil, and impact. The Fast-Rack™ textured face enables slide racking on any surface, while the top-mounted battery compartment allows quick changes without losing zero. Waterproof, fogproof, and featuring a low-glare matte finish, it delivers reliable performance in any environment.
Weighing just 0.95 ounces and measuring 1.6 inches, the Defender CCW is lightweight yet durable. Its Shield RMSc footprint ensures compatibility across platforms, and unlimited eye relief and parallax-free design enhance precision. Included are a shim plate, Picatinny rail mount, rubber cover, lens cloth, battery, and mounting screws—everything you need to get started. For those who demand the best from their everyday carry gear, the Defender CCW is an unbeatable choice.
- Mounting Footprint Shield RMSc
- Dot Size 3 MOA
- Dot Colour Bright Red
- Battery Type CR1632
- Battery Runtime 9,500 hours
- Magnification 1x
- Reticle 3 MOA Defender Dot
- Eye Relief Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation 1 MOA
- Max Elevation Adjustment 110 MOA
- Max Windage Adjustment 105 MOA
- Parallax Setting Parallax Free
- Length 1.6 inches
- Weight 0.95 ounces
- Motion Activation: Automatically powers on with motion and conserves battery with a 10-minute auto-shutoff.
- Daylight and Night-Vision Brightness Settings: Offers 10 settings (8 daylight and 2 night-vision compatible) for adaptability in any light.
- ShockShield™ Technology: Polymer inserts absorb impact, protecting the durable 7075 aluminium body.
- Fast-Rack™ Texturing: Aggressive texturing allows slide racking on any surface.
- Top-Mounted Battery Compartment: Enables battery changes without re-zeroing the sight.
- Waterproof, Fogproof, and Shockproof: Built to perform reliably in harsh environments.
- Low-Glare Matte Black Finish: Reduces reflection and resists wear and corrosion.
- Parallax-Free and Unlimited Eye Relief: Enhances rapid target acquisition and precision shooting.
- Large, Hard-Coated Aspherical Lens: Provides a distortion-free, clear sight picture.
- Single-Piece Chassis Design: Ensures lightweight durability and compactness.
- Vortex Optics Defender-CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Sight
- 1˚ Shim Plate
- Picatinny Rail Mount
- Rubber Cover
- Lens Cloth
- CR1632 Battery
- Custom Tool
- 6 Sets of Common Mounting Screws
Do I need to register for the warranty?
No, you get the warranty regardless of registration or purchase date.
Where are these red dots made?
The Defender red dots are made in China.
What footprint is the red dot?
The Defender-CCW is a Shield RMSc footprint.
How much does each click move the dot when adjusting?
Each click moves the dot 1 MOA (1 inch at 100yds).
What do I do if the red goes fuzzy, starry or "bleeding"?
Reduce the power intensity of the red dot and it should make the dot clear.
Download User Manual HERE
Download 3 MOA Subtensions and Window Dimensions HERE
