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- Built for pistols, shotguns, or offset carbines, the Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot Sight delivers field-ready toughness, pinpoint accuracy, and all-purpose adaptability
- A large viewing window and aspherical lens provide a distortion-free sight picture, vivid color clarity, and an expansive field of view for fast target acquisition
- The bright 3 MOA red dot offers 10 daylight settings and 2 night-vision compatible modes, ensuring crisp, consistent visibility from blazing sun to low-light missions
- Unlimited eye relief and effectively parallax-free design make for instant target alignment from any stance, mount, or shooting position
- The ShockShield polymer insert defends the optic from hard field use, while the low-glare matte tan anodized finish resists corrosion and conceals reflections
- A Fast-Rack textured front grip gives you solid control, letting you rack your slide or manipulate the optic confidently off any surface
- Motion activation with a 10-minute auto-shutoff maximizes battery life, powering on with movement and conserving energy
- Button lockout prevents accidental brightness changes during use or carry, and the top-mount battery design allows quick swaps
- A single-piece, lightweight chassis is fully waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, built to thrive through recoil & harsh weather
- Men's Force On Force Multicam Camo Cap: Put your Vortex Nation pride on display with a snap back cap featuring mesh panels to keep you cool
Engineered for absolute performance across handguns, shotguns, or offset carbines, the VORTEX Defender-ST 3 MOA Micro Red Dot Sight is a precision-built, duty-tough optic designed for shooters who demand accuracy, adaptability, and rugged reliability in every environment.
The Defender-ST's large viewing window and advanced aspherical lens combine to produce a wide, unobstructed field of view with truer colors and edge-to-edge clarity, ensuring instant sight alignment and faster engagement. Its bright 3 MOA red dot features 12 total brightness settings - 10 daylight-bright levels and 2 night-vision compatible modes. With effectively parallax-free performance and unlimited eye relief, you gain effortless, non-critical head positioning for lightning-fast accuracy no matter your stance or platform.
Designed for relentless use, the Defender-ST integrates a ShockShield polymer insert to absorb impact and guard internal components against hard, daily field abuse. The Fast-Rack textured front grip adds a layer of tactical practicality, allowing you to rack your slide confidently off any hard surface.
Built with smart functionality, the Defender-ST features motion activation with a 10-minute auto shutoff, conserving power while staying ready to react the moment you move. A button lockout system ensures brightness settings remain secure during transport, and the top-mount battery compartment allows hassle-free changes.
Crafted from a single-piece, lightweight chassis, this optic is fully waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, engineered to withstand extreme recoil, temperature shifts, and harsh weather conditions.
Show off your Vortex Nation pride with the included snapback cap, built in the iconic Richardson 112 Classic Trucker style.
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DEFENDER-ST 3 MOA MICRO RED DOT SIGHT - TAN:
- Mounting Footprint: DeltaPoint Pro
- Dot Size: 3 MOA
- Dot Color: Bright Red:
- Battery Type: CR2032
- Battery Run Time: 25,000 hrs.
- Magnification: 1x
- Reticle: 3 MOA Dot
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
- Travel Per Rotation: 40 MOA
- Max Elevation Adjustment: 115 MOA
- Max Windage Adjustment: 145 MOA
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Deck Height: 9.7mm
- Length: 1.83"
- Weight: 1.48 oz.
FORCE ON FORCE CAP:
- 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester
- Structured, Mesh Snapback
