Vortex Defender-XL 5 MOA Tan collimator (DFXL-MRD5-T)

Vortex Defender-XL 5 MOA Tan is the largest model in the Defender collimator family, created for dynamic, recreational, and tactical or combat shooting. It is designed especially for full-size pistols used in IPSC competitions and for users who want fast target acquisition and the ability to quickly move the aiming point.

This sight features a wide viewfinder, a bright image with true 1× magnification, and advanced technology to make shooting in competitions or under pressure easier. The large aspherical lens is protected by Armortek hard coating, while the Shockshield insert absorbs shock from drops and recoil. A built-in motion sensor extends battery life up to 25,000 hours, and the sight uses the popular DeltaPoint Pro mounting standard.

Key features of the Vortex Defender-XL 5 MOA Tan collimator:

• Designed for sports, recreational, and tactical shooting

• Tan military color finish

• Push-button lock prevents accidental changes

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

• Armortek hard protective coating for extra durability

• Automatic shutoff after 10 minutes of inactivity for longer battery life (up to 25,000 hours)

• True 1× magnification with no parallax error

• Motion activation for instant readiness

• DeltaPoint Pro footprint for straightforward mounting

• Shockshield polymer insert for enhanced protection

• Fast-Rack textured front for reliable slide manipulation

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

Durable and easy to use
The housing is precision-milled from 7075 aircraft aluminum, resulting in a strong yet lightweight construction (only 54.7 g). The hard-anodized finish provides high resistance to scratches and wear. The DeltaPoint Pro footprint allows direct mounting with no need for extra plates or gunsmith work. Aggressive Fast-Rack grooves on the front allow the sight to be used confidently for racking the slide. The sight is waterproof and dustproof, and the Shockshield insert protects against everyday impacts. Large side buttons make the interface easy to operate.

Optical quality and performance
The lens uses multi-layer anti-reflective coatings to ensure high light transmission and a sharp, clear, parallax-free image. The aspherical profile ensures edge-to-edge clarity. The 5 MOA red dot is optimized for fast, instinctive aiming under stress, making it ideal for IPSC and similar competitions. Adjustments are made in 1 MOA increments, with up to 115 MOA of windage and 120 MOA of elevation adjustment. Armortek coating protects against scratches and damage.

Power and advanced features
The sight is powered by a CR2032 battery, providing up to 25,000 hours of operation at mid-level brightness. The top-loading battery compartment enables fast and easy battery changes without removing the sight. There are 8 brightness settings for daylight and 2 for night vision. The motion sensor automatically puts the sight to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity and reactivates it instantly when the weapon is moved, keeping the sight ready at all times.

Included in the box:

• Picatinny mount

• Plate for Glock MOS

• Rubber cover

• Optics cleaning cloth

• CR2032 battery

• Adjustment wrench

• Set of 6 mounting screws

Technical data:

• Dot color: Red

• Magnification: 1×

• Reticle: 5 MOA dot

• Battery: CR2032 (3V)

• Adjustment per click: 1 MOA

• Mounting footprint: Leupold DeltaPoint Pro

• Housing material: Aluminum

• Maximum elevation adjustment: 120 MOA

• Maximum windage adjustment: 115 MOA

• Adjustment per rotation: 25 MOA

• Total length: 51.5 mm

• Weight: 54.7 g

• Warranty: VIP lifetime warranty from Vortex Optics

• Manufacturer: Vortex Optics, USA

• Supplier symbol: DFXL-MRD5-T