Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Enclosed Solar Multi Reticle Micro Red Dot - RMSc Footprint
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Product description
Vortex Defender-CCW: Micro Enclosed Red Dot with Solar Power at 1.3 oz
Features
- Fully enclosed 7075 aluminum housing protects emitter from debris and impact
- Solar panel with Auto D-TEC technology automatically switches between solar and battery power
- 150,000 hour battery life with solar assist (35,000 hours battery only)
- Multi-reticle system – 3 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or combined dot and circle
- 12 brightness settings (10 daylight, 2 night vision)
- Motion-activated with auto-shutoff
- Side-loading CR2032 battery for easy replacement
- Aspherical lens for clear sight picture
- Large viewing window for fast target acquisition
- Shield RMS footprint for direct mounting to compact pistols
- Weighs only 1.3 oz with battery
- Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction
The Vortex Defender-CCW solves the size and weight problem for concealed carry by delivering enclosed emitter protection in a micro package that weighs just 1.3 oz with the Shield RMS footprint. This optic works well for daily carry on compact and micro-compact pistols where bulk matters, competition shooters who need enclosed reliability without added weight, and anyone wanting solar-powered battery life that reaches 150,000 hours. The fully enclosed housing protects against holster wear, rain, and debris that kills open emitter dots, while Auto D-TEC technology seamlessly switches between solar and battery power so you’re never caught with a dead optic.
Specifications
- Brand: Vortex Optics
- Model: Defender-CCW Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot
- MPN: DFCCW-MRD3-E
- Reticle Options: 3 MOA Dot, 32 MOA Circle, or 3 MOA Dot with 32 MOA Circle
- Magnification: 1x
- Brightness Settings: 12 (10 Daylight, 2 Night Vision)
- Battery: CR2032
- Battery Life: 35,000 hours (battery only), 150,000 hours (with solar assist)
- Power System: Solar with Auto D-TEC Technology
- Housing Material: 7075 Aluminum
- Lens: Aspherical
- Footprint: Shield RMS
- Mounting: Side-Access Battery
- Length: 1.6″
- Width: 1.2″
- Height: 1.1″
- Weight: 1.3 oz (with battery)
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fogproof: Yes
- Shockproof: Yes
What’s Included
- 1x Defender-CCW red dot sight
- 1x Picatinny mount
- 1x 1-degree shim plate
- 1x CR2032 battery
- 1x Rubber cover
- 1x Lens cloth
- 1x Custom tool
- 1x Extended Torx T-10 bit
- Mounting screws
RMS/RMSc Optic Firearm Compatibility
Also known as Shield, RMS, RMSc, RMSw, SMSc, JPoint, RomeoZero, Holosun K-style, 407K, 507K, EPS Carry, etc.
This optics compatibility chart is continuously updated based on the latest available information, but firearm and optics platforms evolve rapidly. If you notice your firearm isn’t listed below, please reach out to us directly: Contact Us.
RMS/RMSc Footprint Compatibility Notes:
– Direct Mount: Mounts Directly to Slide
– Mounting Plate Required: Purchased Separately
– Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate: Included With New Firearm Purchase
– Need to convert your RMR Footprint Optic to RMSc: Use this optic plate
Note: Shield RMSc and Holosun K-style footprints are closely related, but not always identical. Some RMSc-cut slides may require modification or a plate for Holosun 407K/507K/EPS Carry optics.
BERSA
Direct Mount:
BPCC Red Dot / BP9CC Red Dot
BERETTA
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 80X Cheetah
Mounting Plate: 80X Cheetah with Holosun K-style optics
Mounting Plate: APX A1 Carry
Mounting Plate: APX A1 Carry with Holosun K-style optics
CANIK
Direct Mount / Factory Micro-Optic Interface:
TP9 Elite SC, METE MC9, METE MC9L, METE MC9LS, METE MC9 Prime
Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate:
METE SF, METE SFT, METE SFT Pro, METE SFX, METE SFX Pro, TTI Combat
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: SFX Rival, SFX Rival-S
Mounting Plate: TP9SFX, TP9 Elite Combat, TP9 Elite Combat Executive
CZ
Direct Mount:
CZ P-09 C Nocturne, CZ P-09 F Nocturne, CZ Shadow 2 Carry
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: CZ P-10 C Optics Ready, CZ P-10 F Optics Ready, CZ P-10 S Optics Ready
Mounting Plate: CZ Shadow 2 Optics Ready, CZ Shadow 2 Compact Optics Ready
FN
Direct Mount:
FN Reflex MRD, FN Reflex XL MRD
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: FN 509 MRD, FN 509 Tactical, FN 510 MRD, FN 510 Tactical, FN 545 MRD, FN 545 Tactical
Mounting Plate: FN Five-seveN MRD
GLOCK MOS
Direct Mount:
G43X MOS, G48 MOS, G43X MOS-K, G48 MOS-K
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: G17 Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS, G26 Gen5 MOS, G34 Gen5 MOS
Mounting Plate: G17 Gen4 MOS, G17 Gen5 MOS, G17L Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen4 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS, G19X MOS, G20 Gen5 MOS, G21 Gen5 MOS, G22 Gen5 MOS, G23 Gen5 MOS, G26 Gen5 MOS, G29 Gen5 MOS, G30 Gen5 MOS, G34 Gen4 MOS, G34 Gen5 MOS, G35 Gen4 MOS, G40 Gen4 MOS, G41 Gen4 MOS, G45 MOS, G47 MOS, G49 MOS
HECKLER & KOCH / HK
Direct Mount:
CC9
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: VP9 Optics Ready, VP9 Tactical OR, VP9L OR, VP9 Match, VP9SK Optics Ready, VP9A1 F, VP9A1 K, VP9A1 L, VP9A1 X, VP9CC
KIMBER
Direct Mount:
R7 Mako Optics Ready, R7 Mako Optics Installed
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 2K11 OR, 2K11 Target OR, 2K11 Stainless Target OR, 2K11 Pro OR
Mounting Plate: KDS9c Optics Ready models
MOSSBERG
Direct Mount:
MC2C Optics Ready, MC2SC Optics Ready
PALMETTO STATE ARMORY / PSA
Direct Mount:
PSA Micro Dagger Shield Cut, PSA Micro Dagger C-1 Shield Cut, PSA Dagger Micro Slides with Shield RMSc Cut
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: RIA 5.0E
RUGER
Direct Mount:
Max-9 Optics Ready, RXM
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: MK IV, MK IV Lite
SHADOW SYSTEMS
Direct Mount:
CR920, CR920P, CR920X, CR920XP
Mounting Plate Required:
MR920, MR920L, MR920P, XR920, DR920, DR920P, DR920L when using the correct Shadow Systems K/EPS/RMSc adapter solution
SIG SAUER
Direct Mount:
P365 Optics Ready, P365X, P365XL, P365XL Spectre, P365XL Spectre Comp, P365 XMACRO, P365 XMACRO Comp, P365 XMACRO Tacops, P365 AXG Legion, P365 Fuse, P365-FUSE, P365 DH3, P322 Optics Ready
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: P320 Full-Size, P320 Compact, P320 AXG Carry, P320 AXG Combat, P320 AXG Legion, P320 AXG Pro, P320 RX / Pro Series / AXG, P320 RXP Compact, P320 RXP Full Size, P320 RXP XFull Size, P320 Spectre Comp, P320 XCompact, P320 XFive DH3, P320 XFull, P320 XTen, P320 XTen Comp, P320 XTen Endure
Mounting Plate: P226 XFive, P226 XFive Legion, Reserve Collection P226 XFive
SMITH & WESSON
Direct Mount:
M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready, M&P9 Shield Plus Carry Comp Optics Ready, Performance Center M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready, S&W Equalizer, M&P 5.7, M&P 22 Magnum, Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Optics Ready
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: M&P M2.0 C.O.R.E., M&P M2.0 Optics Ready Full Size, M&P M2.0 Optics Ready Compact, M&P M2.0 Metal Optics Ready, M&P M2.0 Competitor, M&P 10mm M2.0 Optics Ready
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Direct Mount:
Hellcat OSP, Hellcat Pro OSP, Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP, Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP .380 ACP
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 1911 DS Prodigy AOS, 1911 AOS models
Mounting Plate: Echelon, Echelon Comp, Echelon 4.0C, other Echelon VIS models
Mounting Plate: XD-M Elite OSP, XD OSP, XD Mod.3 OSP, XD Mod.2 OSP, XD-M OSP
TAURUS
Direct Mount:
GX4 T.O.R.O., GX4XL T.O.R.O., GX4 Carry T.O.R.O., TX22 Compact, TX22 T.O.R.O.
Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate:
G3C T.O.R.O., G3 T.O.R.O., G3 Tactical T.O.R.O., 327 Defender T.O.R.O., 605 T.O.R.O., 856 T.O.R.O., Judge T.O.R.O.
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 856 T.O.R.O. with aftermarket K/RMSc plate
Mounting Plate: Judge T.O.R.O. with aftermarket K/RMSc plate
WALTHER
Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: PDP Gen 1 Optics Ready
Mounting Plate: PDP Gen 2 Optics Ready, PDP Full Size, PDP Compact, PDP F-Series, PDP Pro, PDP Match, PDP Steel Frame, PDP Pro-X, PDP Pro-E
Mounting Plate: WMP
Mounting Plate: PPQ Q4 Tac, Q4 SF Optics Ready, Q5 Match, Q5 Match Steel Frame
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You see, it doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was or where you purchased it. If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, they promise to take care of you. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and monoculars.
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