Vortex Defender St 3moa Red Dot

The Vortex Defender St 3moa Red Dot is the do-it-all micro red dot built to perform across a wide range of platforms. Whether you’re using handguns, shotguns, or offset mounting on a carbine, this optic delivers fast, reliable target acquisition with a compact, rugged profile. The Defender-ST features a precise 3moa dot, motion-activation, and a large viewing window that helps you lock onto targets in a fraction of a second. In real-world duty or training scenarios, you’ll appreciate the brightness range, parallax-free performance, and the ability to operate effectively from dawn patrol through dim evening shoots. This is the kind of optic shooters rave about when they talk about the ideal all-around red dot—ready when you are, wherever you need it.

From the first mount, you’ll notice the Defender-ST is engineered to withstand harsh environments while remaining simple to use. The large viewing window reduces the time needed to acquire a sight picture, so you can focus on the target rather than fidgeting with adjusters. An aspherical lens keeps distortions to a minimum, delivering truer colors and a clearer reticle image even at high speeds. The ShockShield polymer insert dampens daily abuse, protecting the lens and internals from impact and recoil that would degrade cheaper optics. And with fast-rack texturing on the optic’s face, you can rack the slide or place the optic on rough surfaces without worrying about slips—gloves or rain won’t slow you down.

Key features

• Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff: the optic wakes on movement and automatically powers down to save battery life when idle.
• Top Mount Battery: quick, uncomplicated battery changes without re-zeroing your optic after replacement.
• Daylight Brightness (10 Settings) and Night-Vision Compatibility: a bright center dot for fast center-point acquisition in daylight, while the lowest two settings work with night-vision gear.
• Parallax-Free: minimal parallax for consistent aiming across different eye positions and shooting stances.
• Unlimited Eye Relief: rapid target acquisition without strict eye placement, keeping you fast and flexible in dynamic drills.
• Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized: corrosion and wear resistance with a non-reflective finish for stealthier aiming.
• Single-Piece Chassis: compact, lightweight construction that enhances durability and reliability.
• Waterproof, Fogproof, and Shockproof: engineered to withstand harsh weather, temperature changes, and heavy use without performance loss.

Designed with practical versatility in mind, the Defender-ST is compatible with a DeltaPoint Pro mounting footprint, ensuring broad mounting options across handguns, shotguns, and carbine setups. Its 1x magnification keeps your field of view wide for rapid engagement, while the 3 MOA Defender Dot provides a crisp, easily identifiable aiming point even at close ranges. The optic’s eye relief is effectively unlimited, letting you acquire targets with speed and confidence from any stance or position. With its low-glare finish and robust, all-weather construction, this micro red dot stands up to the demands of duty use, competition, or serious training.

Specifications

• DeltaPoint Pro
• 3 MOA Dot
• Bright Red
• CR2032
• 25,000 hrs.
• 1x
• 3 MOA Defender Dot
• Unlimited
• 1 MOA
• 25 MOA
• 115 MOA
• 145 MOA
• Parallax Free
• 1.83 inches
• 1.48 oz

Beyond raw specs, the Defender-ST stands out for its all-around robustness. The waterproof, fogproof design keeps a clear sight picture in rain, snow, or humid conditions, while the shockproof build resists the abuse of recoil and impact encountered in duty gear or high-intensity drills. The combination of a large viewing window and a high-contrast 3 MOA dot ensures visibility across a wide range of lighting environments, from bright sunny ranges to low-light streets where even a small dot must remain distinct. This optic also minimizes maintenance headaches with a durable matte finish that resists wear, corrosion, and glare, helping you stay focused on the shot rather than the equipment.

For shooters who demand simplicity without sacrificing capability, the Defender-ST is a compelling choice. It pairs a straightforward, durable platform with advanced optics engineering to deliver quick target acquisition, reliable performance, and long battery life. With a compact footprint and the confidence that comes from proven field-tested reliability, it’s easy to see why this micro red dot earns high marks for versatility across disciplines—from competitive shooters to law enforcement professionals and everyone in between.

Upgrade your sighting system with a platform that works as hard as you do. Explore the Defender-ST today and see how it fits your firearm setup.