Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Tan collimator (DFCCW-MRD3-T)

The Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Tan is an ultralight MRDS red dot sight designed specifically for concealed carry firearms. This model features a large aspherical lens with Armortek hard coating, a Shockfield insert for advanced shock absorption, a motion sensor to extend battery life, and uses the popular Shield RMS/RMSc footprint.

Designed for Everyday Concealed Carry
The Defender-CCW is ideal for anyone looking to mount a red dot sight on their pistol for daily use. It offers fast target acquisition, a slim and lightweight profile, and advanced technology for practical, reliable performance. While designed with self-defense and concealed carry pistols in mind, its compact size also makes it suitable for use on full-size frame handguns.

Key Features

• MRDS sight intended for concealed carry weapons

• TAN color scheme for a tactical look

• Compact and lightweight at only 27 grams

• Easy to carry and retrieve from under clothing

• Button lock to prevent accidental changes

• Large aspherical lens for a wide, clear field of view

• Armortek hard protective coating for lens durability

• Automatic shutoff to save battery life

• True 1× magnification, free of parallax error

• Motion activation for instant readiness

• Compatible with the Shield RMS mounting standard

• Shockshield polymer insert for extra protection

• Fast-Rack textured surface for enhanced grip when reloading

• 10-step brightness adjustment (8 daytime, 2 night vision settings)

Durable and Functional Design
The sight is made from precision-milled 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, making it both strong and lightweight. The housing is finished with hard anodizing for increased resistance to abrasion and scratches. The Shield RMS/RMSc footprint ensures easy installation without the need for extra mounting plates or gunsmith work.

The front features Fast-Rack fluting, allowing reliable racking of the slide using the collimator. The body is both waterproof and dustproof, with the Shockshield insert further improving its resilience to everyday bumps and recoil. The slim, low-profile design allows for unobtrusive concealed carry and easy draw from under clothing. The interface is simple, with large, accessible buttons on both sides of the housing.

Advanced Optics and Performance
The high-quality lens is coated with multi-layer anti-reflective coatings for maximum light transmission and a sharp, clear, parallax-free image. The aspherical optics ensure edge-to-edge clarity. The sight uses a 3 MOA red dot, balancing precision and speed, and provides click adjustments in 1 MOA increments. A metal tilt pad with a 1° bevel is included to assist with zeroing at longer distances. The lens is protected by Armortek coating against scratches and damage.

The control system and LED are engineered to withstand both weapon recoil and harsh environmental conditions. Powered by a CR1632 battery, the sight offers up to 9,500 hours of use at a medium brightness setting. The battery compartment is on top of the unit for convenient replacement without removing the sight. The unit has 8 brightness levels for daytime use and 2 settings for night vision compatibility. The motion sensor turns off the sight after 10 minutes of inactivity, switching it to sleep mode, and instantly reactivates it when the weapon is moved, so the sight is always ready.

Included in the box

• Picatinny mount

• 1° tilt pad

• Rubber cover

• Optics cleaning cloth

• CR1632 battery

• Adjustment wrench

• Set of 6 mounting screws

Technical Data

• Dot color: Red

• Magnification: 1×

• Reticle: 3 MOA dot

• Power supply: CR1632 battery (3 V)

• Adjustment per click: 1 MOA

• Footprint: RMS/c

• Housing material: Aluminum

• Maximum elevation adjustment: 110 MOA

• Maximum windage adjustment: 105 MOA

• Adjustment per rotation: 30 MOA

• Total length: 40.3 mm

• Weight: 27 g

• Warranty: VIP lifetime warranty from Vortex Optics

• Manufacturer: Vortex Optics, USA

• Supplier code: DFCCW-MRD3-T