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Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight, Color: Black, Tan, Battery Type: CR2032, Lithium Metal w/ Free Shipping — 4 models

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Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
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Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD5
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
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Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
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Vortex Defender-XL 1x Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA, Black, DFXL-MRD8
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Questions & Answers
Does the Vortex LX come with the correct mounting screws for a Springfield Armory Echelon? Expert Answer

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.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, March 25, 2025
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Night vision settings? Expert Answer

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

by Ethan, Gear Expert, April 17, 2026
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It's huge !!!! by K-9, Verified Owner, August 10, 2026
It's the Drive-In movie screen of Red Dots, I've got two H&K VP9's, The Tactical and the SK, I put the Defender on both of them, the ease of target acquisition is amazing. I'm also hooked on the "Shake n Bake" feature and since the SK is my carry it...
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Highly recommend by Mel, Verified Owner, August 30, 2026
This is very good dot for uspsa competition. Bright red dot made it easier to acquire target faster in a bright daylight.
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Incredibly Satisfied! by Robles, Verified Owner, November 22, 2025
After hours of watching and reading reviews, I finally settled on this as the optic for my concealed. I was ready to pay the +$500 price tag...imagine how happy I was to see the incredible deal OpticsPlanet had! 10/10! Not to mention the optic itself...
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Defender defense by Robert Faulk, Verified Owner, December 18, 2025
It is a great optic, and the performance is perfect. I would recommend this optic for all-around use.
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Nice Red Dot Sight by Mike, Verified Owner, December 22, 2025
Easy to install on a Canik SFx Rival-S w/ the factory supplied DPP plate. Took few minutes to sight in. The rotation of elevation and windage is opposite of some other RDS. Window is large easy to acquire target.
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Review of Defender-XL 1x25mm Red Dot sight by John Meissner, Verified Owner, January 3, 2026
Easy to install on my handgun, all necessary parts are shipped in the box with the sight. Everything listed on the parts included list were accounted for, and marked for make of weapon.
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Product Info for Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight

The rush of competitive shooting may bring us all together. But when you want an optic that sets you apart, depend on the Defender-XL. Target to target. Stage to stage. It's built tough as nails around a massive sight window that delivers greater peripheral vision and increasing speed for follow-up shots so you always come out on top.image

Specifications for Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight:

Manufacturer: Vortex
Magnification: 1 x
Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
Illumination Type: LED
Illumination Color: Red
Eye Relief: Unlimited
Adjustment Type: MOA
Adjustment Click Value: 1 MOA
Emitter Type: Open
Parallax: Parallax Free
Battery Type: CR2032, Lithium Metal
Battery Quantity: 1
Battery Life: 25000 hours
Weather Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
Shockproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Length: 2.03 in
Weight: 1.93 oz
Lens Finish: Fully Multi-Coated
Quantity: 1
Red Dot Sights-Footprint: Deltapoint Pro

Features of Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight

  • Large Viewing Window
  • Aspherical Lens
  • Shockshield Polymer Insert
  • Motion Activation with 10 minute auto-shutoff
  • Delta Point Pro Footprint
  • Fast-Rack Texturing
  • Fully Multi-Coated Lenses
  • ArmorTek
  • Waterproof
  • Shockproof

Package Contents:

  • Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight
  • Picatinny Mount
  • Custom Tool
  • Most Common Mounting Screw Sets
  • Lens Cloth
  • CR2032 Battery
  • Rubber Cover
  • Glock MOS Plate

Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Reflex Red Dot Sight Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Vortex Defender-XL 1x Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA Defender Dot Reticle, Black, DFXL-MRD5 , MPN: DFXL-MRD5 , UPC: 843829133319 , Code: VX-RD-DFXL-DFXL-MRD5
  • Vortex Defender-XL 1x25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 5 MOA, Tan, DFXL-MRD5-T , MPN: DFXL-MRD5-T , UPC: 843829145848 , Code: VX-RD-DFXL-DFXL-MRD5-T
  • Vortex Defender-XL 1x Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 8 MOA Defender Dot Reticle, Black DFXL-MRD8 , MPN: DFXL-MRD8 , UPC: 843829133326 , Code: VX-RD-DFXL-DFXL-MRD8
  • Vortex Defender-XL 1x 25mm Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight, 2 MOA Defender Dot Reticle, Black, DFXL-MRD2 , MPN: DFXL-MRD2 , UPC: 843829146296 , Code: VX-RD-DFXL-DFXL-MRD2
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