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Questions & Answers
What is difference between vortex defender-st enclosed solar and defender-cww enclosed solar?

The Defender ST uses the DeltaPointPro footprint, whereas the Defender CCW uses the RMSc footprint.

by Derek, Verified Owner, September 18, 2025
Dose is have night vision settings? Expert Answer

Yes, the Vortex Defender-ST features 10 Daylight settings, and 2 Night Vision.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, October 1, 2025
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
I bought both a Defender ST and the Defender CCW. I've owned Holosun, Gideon, Trijicon, and Meprolights enclosed pistol dots and I like these Defender enclosed dots the best. The glass has minimal distortion, the red dot doesn't flare out and gets ex...
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I bought both a Defender ST and the Defender CCW. I've owned Holosun, Gideon, Trijicon, and Meprolights enclosed pistol dots and I like these Defender enclosed dots the best. The glass has minimal distortion, the red dot doesn't flare out and gets ex...
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3/3 found this helpful
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1200 rounds in one day by Ty Ty, Verified Owner, October 24, 2025
Got this for my GTO and put 1200 rounds on it in like 2 hours. Dot was excilent the whole time. Threw the gun around/racked it off my boot/holster a LOT. Never lost Zero. Will be getting one to mount to other pistols and rifle.
3/3 found this helpful
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defender ST enclosed by trying, Verified Owner, October 29, 2025
You are not going to be disappointed with this dot. Its really is a great peace. I thought it would be bigger. Its basically the size of a SCS320 in window and overall size. I wish there was a green dot option. What would make it better if it was a 5...
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Vortex did it again! by Dana, Verified Owner, December 28, 2025
This is the second Defender -ST I've purchased through OP. Vortex has done an excellent job engineering this red dot. It has held zero after 1000's of rounds, and it looks good and is affordable.
1/1 found this helpful
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Vortex Defender ST Enclosed by Wade, Verified Owner, December 30, 2025
I got this as a gift for Christmas and mounted it on a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5". Took it to the range today , got it dialed in , and this thing is awesome. It's really rugged , the glass is clear,the reticles give you three choices, and it's e...
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Color:
Black
Reticle:
3 MOA Red Dot 32 MOA Circle
Illumination Color:
Red
Red Dot Sights-Footprint:
Deltapoint Pro

Code: VX-RD-IKJ9HG-DFST-MRD3-E

MPN: DFST-MRD3-E

UPC: 843829142854

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Product Info for Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro 1x22.5mm Reflex Red Dot Sight

Tough, adaptable, ready for anything the Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot gives you a no-quit edge on pistols, shotguns, and carbines. Its ultra-rugged, fully enclosed design protects the emitter against impact and the elements, keeping you on target in any condition. Battery and solar power keep it running as long as you do, while multi-reticle customization let you quickly adjust and lock on targets in any light day or night across any platform.image

Specifications for Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro 1x22.5mm Reflex Red Dot Sight:

Manufacturer: Vortex
Color: Black
Finish: Matte Black Anodized
Fabric/Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Magnification: 1 x
Objective Lens Diameter: 22.5 mm
Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot 32 MOA Circle
Illumination Type: LED
Illumination Color: Red
Brightness Settings: 10
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Adjustment Type: MOA
Adjustment Click Value: 1 MOA
Emitter Type: Enclosed
Parallax: Parallax Free
Optical Coating: Fully Multi-Coated
Battery Type: CR2032
Weather Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Shockproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Length: 1.83 in
Weight: 1.48 oz
Red Dot Sights-Footprint: Deltapoint Pro

Features of Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro 1x22.5mm Reflex Red Dot Sight:

  • Enclosed Aluminum Housing
  • Multi-Reticle
  • Solar w/ Auto D-Tec Technology
  • Large Viewing Window
  • Deltapoint Pro Footprint
  • Aspherical Lens
  • Motion Activation w/ 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff
  • Button Lockout
  • Side Load Battery

Package Contents:

  • Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro 1x22.5mm Reflex Red Dot Sight
  • Picatinny Mount
  • Custom Tool
  • Rubber Cover
  • Most Common Mounting Screw Sets
  • CR2032 Battery
  • Lens Cloth
  • Glock MOS Plate
  • Extended Torx T-10 Bit

Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro 1x22.5mm Reflex Red Dot Sight Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 1x22.5mm, 3 MOA dot with 32 MOA circle Reticle, Black, DFST-MRD3-E , MPN: DFST-MRD3-E , UPC: 843829142854 , Code: VX-RD-IKJ9HG-DFST-MRD3-E
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