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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
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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 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
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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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Does this defender-XL COME IN THE RMSc footprint. Expert Answer

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

by Ethan, Gear Expert, August 4, 2025
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Customer Reviews
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Awesome Red Dot used on a 480r Raging bull by Gunner, Verified Owner, February 2, 2026
Awesome red dot sight by Awesome company Vortex, it works on my 480ruger Taurus Raging Bull. Extremely accurate hunting revolver.
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So Far - So Good by SigMan69, Verified Owner, March 6, 2025
I shoot Sig's and I only use Sig optics. Specifically, the Romeo 1 Pro. It is a great optic. Best glass and dot quality in the business. I bought a P226 XFive and was going to order my regular dot for it but it was out of stock everywhere. Optics ...
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Vortex Defender XL by Bob, Verified Owner, January 26, 2025
I love this red dot. I have the holosun 507 comp as I wanted that 8 moa dot size but it has a dot with a horseshoe type around it and looks a little weird. The dot on the Defender XL is sharp, crisp and can be brighter if needed than the 507 comp. ...
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Better than Holosun 507Comp by m0b00st, Verified Owner, February 18, 2025
I prefer this to my 507comp for multiple reasons. The window is taller, the glass is just as clear, the dot is more crisp, the buttons are easier to use, the battery tray is far superior. Don’t hesitate to try this dot if you’re on the fence.
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Vortex Defender XL by Ghost, Verified Owner, March 3, 2025
Probably the best big window dot I've used. Beats the SRO in price and durability. Comparable to the 507 comp but I still like this one more. Vortex really made a good dot with this one, can't go wrong buying it.
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Great on a on a full sized XDM by Gary, Verified Owner, May 16, 2025
This is an excellent optic, the sight picture is second only to my eotech or Holosun 510C. It's not what I would use for CC but for a full sized pistol, competition shooting, bill drills I was able to easily and rapidly acquire. I have become some...
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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: Lithium Metal, CR2032
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 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
  • 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
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