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Q&A for Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight — 50 Questions & 39 Answers

Name Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight (4.8)
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Scott, guest, from MI, United States, asked on August 19, 2024

Does the Vortex LX come with the correct mounting screws for a Springfield Armory Echelon?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 25, 2025

Yes, the Defender XL includes a set of compatible screws for the Springfield Echelon. Use Pin Set #2 included with your pistol in order to mount the optic.

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Harris, member, from IN, United States, asked on April 17, 2026

Night vision settings?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 17, 2026

The Vortex Defender-XL features 10 daytime, and 2 night vision brightness settings.

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stash, guest, from IL, United States, asked on August 04, 2025

Does this defender-XL COME IN THE RMSc footprint.

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 04, 2025

No, the Vortex Defender-XL uses the Leupold Deltapoint Pro footprint. The Vortex Defender CCW uses the RMSc footprint and can be found by using the link below:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-defender-ccw-1x-moa-red-dot-sight.html

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stash, guest, from IL, United States, asked on July 26, 2025

Will this sight fit the EAA/GIRSAN INFLUENCER-X 10MM 1911??

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on August 04, 2025

With the correct adapter, yes!

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Nathan Snider, guest, from CO, United States, asked on June 25, 2025

Will this fit a rmr cut

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 02, 2025

This will not fit an RMR-cut, unless an adapter is used. the XL employs the DPP footprint, otherwise.

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Durk, guest, from MT, United States, asked on June 24, 2025

Will this red dot fit a rifle?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on June 27, 2025

This can absolutely be mounted to a rifle!

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Maurice, guest, from IL, United States, asked on June 20, 2025

What is the window size and how does it compare to the Gideon Storm?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on June 26, 2025

Window size of the Defender-XL is 25.5mm wide, by 23.3mm tall!

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BC, guest, from GA, United States, asked on June 19, 2025

Will this fit an Sig P220 Legion ?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on June 26, 2025

With the correct adapter plate, or, if your pistol is cut for the Romeo-1 Pro, yes!

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Tom, guest, from NY, United States, asked on June 17, 2025

Will this fit a Henry 30/30 all weather rifle ?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 02, 2025

This will indeed with either a picatinny or Delta-Point Pro Mount!

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Nathan Snider, guest, from CO, United States, asked on June 13, 2025

Would this fit a Glock 34 with an RMR cut?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 13, 2025

With an adapter plate, this could be mounted to the RMR-cut. Otherwise, the Defender-XL wears a DPP cut.

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