Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight (6 MOA Dot)

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Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight (6 MOA Dot)
Key Features
  • Large Hard-Coated Aspherical Lens
  • Motion Activated, 10-Minute Auto Shutoff
  • Fast-Rack Texturing
  • 8 Daytime, 2 NV Brightness Settings
Highly compact and lightweight for everyday carry, the Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight will get you on target quickly. The 6-MOA red dot illuminates in eight daytime brightness levels and two that are compatible with night vision gear, and the aspherical lens gives a distortion-free, virtually parallax-free sight picture with unlimited eye relief. Aggressive texture on the face of the sight allows you to rack your slide against any surface. The Defender-CCW is motion-activated and shuts off automatically after 10 minutes, and because the battery installs on the top, you don't have to re-zero your optic when replacing it (which won't happen often, given the battery's lifespan of up to 9500 hours.)
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Vortex Defender CCW Overview

Highly compact and lightweight for everyday carry, the Defender-CCW Red Dot Sight will get you on target quickly. The 6-MOA red dot illuminates in eight daytime brightness levels and two that are compatible with night vision gear, and the aspherical lens gives a distortion-free, virtually parallax-free sight picture with unlimited eye relief. Aggressive texture on the face of the sight allows you to rack your slide against any surface. The Defender-CCW is motion-activated and shuts off automatically after 10 minutes, and because the battery installs on the top, you don't have to re-zero your optic when replacing it (which won't happen often, given the battery's lifespan of up to 9500 hours.)

  • Large hard-coated aspherical lens provides a distortion-free sight picture
  • Motion activation and 10-minute auto shutoff, which saves battery life
  • ShockShield polymer insert absorbs shock to the 7075 aluminum body, protecting it from everyday abuse
  • Fast-Rack aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface
  • Top mount battery for easy battery changes without having to re-zero
  • Eight daylight-bright illumination levels aid in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions, plus two night-vision-compatible settings
  • Matching current industry practice, the small amount of parallax is considered parallax-free and will make a negligible difference in performance
  • Unlimited eye relief for rapid target acquisition
  • Waterproof with O-ring seals to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments
  • Fog resistant
  • Withstands a wide range of temperatures
  • Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact
  • Low-glare matte black anodized corrosion- and wear-resistant finish helps camouflage the shooter's position
  • Compact, lightweight single-piece chassis
UPC: 843829133289

Vortex Defender CCW Specs

Key Specs
Reticle
6 MOA Dot
Reticle Color
Red
Power Source
1 x CR1632
Runtime
9500 Hours
Mounting
Shield RMS/RMSc
Magnification
1x
General
Reticle
6 MOA Dot
Reticle Color
Red
Eye Relief
Unlimited
Power Source
1 x CR1632
Runtime
9500 Hours
Mounting
Shield RMS/RMSc
Quick Release
No
Optics
Magnification
1x
Anti-Reflective Coatings
,
Impact Point Correction
110 MOA (Elevation) / 105 MOA (Windage)
Adjustment per Click: 1 MOA
Physical
Environmental Resistance
Water-Resistant (Unrated)
Fogproof
Yes
Materials
Aluminum
Dimensions
L: 1.6 x W: 1.1 x H: 1.0" / L: 40.6 x W: 27.9 x H: 25.4 mm
Weight
0.9 oz / 26 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.54 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8 x 4.6 x 2.7"

Vortex Defender CCW Reviews

Perfect for my Revolver

By Julian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-14

I purchased this to mount on a Picatinny rail that attaches to my Ruger GP100 revolver. This sight is unobtrusive and is light enough not to throw off the balance of the revolver. It makes target acquisition a breeze and will be a favorite of mine for years to come.

Red dot that worked perfectly for my Hellcat Pro

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-28

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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