Adam Scepaniak 06.04.24
The Defender series of micro red dots from Vortex Optics has been exceedingly popular ever since their introduction. With the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST, shooters had options for their small carry guns and more full-size pistols. The next logical conclusion was a red dot that was slightly bigger for potentially rifles, shotguns, and even bigger handguns – and now that red dot is here! Vortex Optics has expanded their line of Defender red dots with the announcement of the Vortex Defender-XL with a more generous window and battery life.
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The Vortex Optics Defender-XL micro red dot has an MSRP of $599, and is available in either a 5 MOA or 8 MOA dot size. As with all Vortex Optics products, they give you a bevy of essential accessories and tools that you will inherently need with your purchase like mounting screws, plates, lens cloth, manual, battery, a wrench, and more. All of the important specs you may want to know are listed below as presented by Vortex Optics:
- 7075 ALUMINUM SIGHT HOUSING for added strength and corrosion resistance
- ULTRA-WIDE ASPHERICAL LENS for distortion-free sight picture and truer colors
- ADVANCED SHOCKSHIELD™ POLYMER INSERT to protect against hard, daily abuse
- FAST-RACK™ TEXTURED FRONT FACE that adds grip for racking slides
- ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS for customizable illumination settings
- 10-MINUTE AUTO-SHUTOFF to preserve battery life
- MOTION ACTIVATED for instant readiness when you need it
- DELTAPOINT® PRO FOOTPRINT for versatile mounting on pistols, ARs, and shotguns
- 5 or 8 MOA red dot options available
Barneveld, Wisconsin – Responding to the demands of serious competitors, Vortex® is excited to introduce a red dot that sets a higher standard for speed and accuracy in competitive shooting. Understanding the critical role of quick target engagement and flexibility in dynamic shooting environments, the Defender-XL™ is a new tool for shooters aiming to dominate the competition.
The ultra-wide sight window of the Defender-XL™ significantly enhances the field of view. This crucial feature means faster speed to target, quicker and more accurate follow-up shots. It also enables greater versatility in unconventional shooting positions, ensuring competitors can adapt swiftly in dynamic scenarios.
This logical progression from the Defender-CCW to the Defender-ST, and now the Defender-XL rounds out this micro red dot family nicely. Now, whether you are a competitive 3-gunner, shoot handgun leagues, or simply desire a red dot with more battery life and a very generous viewing window, you can have all of that in the Defender-XL from Vortex Optics. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Vortex Optics and the Defender-XL in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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