Description
The Vortex Defender-CCW Solar Micro Red Dot is built for concealed carry where reliability is non-negotiable. Its fully enclosed 7075 aluminum housing keeps the emitter protected from dust, rain, and debris, while Solar + CR2032 battery power with Auto D-TEC intelligently draws from available light to maximize runtime. With a large viewing window, multi-reticle options (3 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle), and carry-focused features like Fast-Rack texturing and side-load battery, it’s designed to stay ready and acquire targets fast—day or night.
Key Features
- Enclosed 7075 Aluminum Housing: Fully enclosed emitter design protects against debris, moisture, and impact
- Solar + Battery Power (Auto D-TEC): Automatically switches between solar and CR2032 as needed
- Massive Runtime: 35,000 hrs (battery only) / up to 150,000 hrs (with solar assist)
- Multi-Reticle System: Choose 3 MOA dot or 32 MOA circle for different shooting needs
- Large Viewing Window: Faster target acquisition and wider field of view
- Aspherical Lens: Distortion-free sight picture with truer colors
- Fast-Rack Textured Grip: Aggressive front texturing for racking the slide off a belt/edge if needed
- Motion Activation + Auto Shutoff: Wakes with motion; 10-minute auto-shutoff preserves power
- Button Lockout: Prevents accidental brightness changes during carry/transport
- Side-Load Battery: Swap the CR2032 without removing the optic or re-zeroing
- Parallax Free + Unlimited Eye Relief: Quick, forgiving sight picture for defensive shooting
- Waterproof / Fogproof / Shockproof: Built to handle harsh conditions and recoil
Technical Specifications
- Mounting Footprint: Shield RMSc
- Reticle / Dot Size: 3 MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle (multi-reticle)
- Dot Color: Bright Red
- Magnification: 1x
- Battery Type: CR2032
- Battery Runtime: 35,000 hrs (no solar) / 150,000 hrs (with solar)
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
- Travel Per Rotation: 30 MOA
- Max Elevation / Windage: 110 MOA / 110 MOA
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Deck Height: 7.2mm
- Length: 1.59"
- Weight: 1.30 oz
Perfect For
- Concealed Carriers (CCW): Enclosed emitter reliability for daily carry in real conditions
- Micro-Compacts to Full-Size Pistols: RMSc footprint compatibility for a wide range of setups
- Low-Light & All-Weather Use: Solar assist + sealed housing keeps performance consistent
- Defensive Shooters: Fast acquisition with dot or circle reticle options
Why Choose the Vortex Defender-CCW Solar?
Because it’s engineered for carry: enclosed durability, solar-assisted always-ready power, and carry-practical features (Fast-Rack, side-load battery, lockout) that keep your optic dependable when it matters.
Upgrade your carry setup with the Vortex Defender-CCW Solar Micro Red Dot today.