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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
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Helpful Positive Review Vortex Enclosed Defender dots are amazing by GeneralKenobiWins, September 25, 2025
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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Most Recent Reviews Vortex Enclosed Defender dots are amazing by GeneralKenobiWins, September 25, 2025
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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Color: Black Reticle: 3 MOA Dot Illumination Color: Red Adjustment Click Value: 1 MOABattery Type: CR2032 Red Dot Sights-Footprint: Deltapoint Pro

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

MPN: DFST-MRD3-E

UPC: 843829142854

List: $529.99Save 28%
$379.99

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

List of Orderable Models

Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Prismatic Red Dot Sight, 1x22.5mm, 3 MOA Reticle, Black, DFST-MRD3-E , MPN: DFST-MRD3-E , UPC: 843829142854 , Code: VX-PRD-IKJ9HG-DFST-MRD3-E
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