Sun’s Out, Dots Out: Vortex Defender Now in Tan
Vortex has expanded its Defender lineup with new color options. The Defender-CCW, Defender-ST, and Defender-HR are now available in tan, offering the same performance in a new finish. Whether you're running a carry pistol, duty handgun, or competition setup, the Defender series now offers more flexibility in both function and appearance.
Vortex Optics @ TFB:
According to Vortex Optics, here are the bullet points for the Defender:
- Large Viewing Window – Provides a wide field of view and makes target acquisition faster, especially in dynamic situations.
- Aspherical Lens – Delivers a distortion-free sight picture with more accurate color representation.
- ShockShield™ Polymer Insert – Built-in impact protection helps absorb daily bumps and drops.
- Motion Activation with Auto Shut off – Turns on with movement and powers down after 10 minutes of inactivity to extend battery life.
With regards to battery life, quite an important topic for users of red dots, these are 25,000 hours except for the smaller CCW version which runs up to 9,500 hours.
Arm yourself with the green dot specifically built for modern, everyday carry.
·3 MOA Dot
·Shield RMS Footprint
MAP: $249.99 | MSRP: $349.99
Defender-ST™: The Do-It-All Micro Red Dot.
Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST™ delivers the adaptability your challenging world demands.
·3 MOA Dot
·DeltaPoint® Pro Footprint
MAP: $299.99 | MSRP: $449.99
Defender-XL™: Makes Fast Work of Fierce Competition.
Other dots are made for competition. The Defender-XL™ is built to win.
·3 MOA Dot
·DeltaPoint® Pro Footprint
MAP: $399.99 | MSRP: $599.99
My handgun red dot is metallic blue, and I have a bright red one for my Open competition gun. I can totally understand the all-tan Glocks above. How important is it for you that your red dot is in a specific color, or color-matched to your firearm? Let us know what you think.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Had one of these crack under 300 rounds, vortex replaced it without question which was nice though
Under pricing what does MAP stand for?