Vortex Defender-XL is the largest red dot sight in the Defender family, designed with dynamic, recreational and tactical shooting in mind.

Vortex Defender-XL – red dot sight for an IPSC pistol

The Defender-XL red dot sight offers a wide viewing window, a clear image with true 1× magnification and a range of modern technologies that make sporting competition considerably easier. The Defender-XL features an impressively large aspherical lens with a hard Armortek coating, a Shockfield insert that effectively absorbs impacts, a motion sensor extending battery life to 25 0000 and a footprint in the popular DeltaPoint Pro standard. The Vortex Defender-XL is intended for full-size pistols used by IPSC shooters and for users looking for a red dot sight that enables exceptionally fast target acquisition and equally rapid transitions between aiming points.

Features of the Vortex Defender-XL red dot sight:

• Red dot sight designed for sport, recreational and tactical shooting
• button lockout function to prevent accidental changes to settings,
• large aspherical lens providing a clear image across the entire surface,
• optics protected by a hard Armortek protective coating,
• automatic power-off system (after 10 minutes without movement) can extend battery life to as much as 25,000 hours,
• true 1× magnification with no parallax error,
• motion activation provides instant readiness,
• base with DeltaPoint Pro footprint
• Shocksield polymer insert protects against everyday damage,
• Fast-Rack - textured surface that increases grip when racking the slide,
• 10-level dot brightness adjustment (8 + 2 NV).

The sight body is precision-machined from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminium. This gives the unit a lightweight (just 54 g), durable construction resistant to recoil, drops and other unexpected events encountered during IPSC competition.

The aluminium body is finished with hard anodising for high resistance to abrasion and scratches. The sight base uses the DeltaPoint Pro footprint, eliminating the need to purchase an additional mounting plate or have the firearm modified by a gunsmith.
The front of the sight features aggressive Fast-Rack serrations, allowing the pistol slide to be racked securely using the sight itself. The sight has a waterproof and dustproof housing, supported by a polymer Shockshield insert that effectively absorbs impacts and firearm recoil. The sight has a simple, user-friendly interface operated by large buttons positioned on both sides of the housing.

Vortex red dot sights with a lifetime warranty — reliable red dot sights for sport and recreation

The Vortex Defender-XL features a high-quality lens with multi-layer anti-reflective coatings that provide high light transmission and a clear, sharp image free from parallax error. The sight stands out not only for having one of the largest lenses in its class, but also for the aspherical profile of its optics. This provides crystal-clear sharpness not only in the centre but also around the edges. The result is a bright, clear view of the target and comfortable use even in low-light conditions.

The aiming point has a click value of 1 MOA and can be adjusted over a range of 115/120 MOA (horizontal/vertical). The hard Armortek coating protects the lens against scratches and other external factors.

The control system and LED are resistant to firearm recoil and weather conditions, allowing the sight to operate reliably and efficiently even in demanding field conditions. The sight is powered by a CR2032 battery which, according to the manufacturer, provides up to 25,000 hours of operation at brightness setting 6. As on the Venom model, the battery compartment is located on top of the unit, allowing the power source to be replaced quickly and conveniently without removing the sight from the firearm. The user has 8 daylight settings and 2 night-vision-compatible settings. Extended operating time is aided by a motion sensor which, after 10 minutes without movement, automatically switches off the LED and puts the sight into sleep mode. To reactivate the sight, simply pick up the firearm. The motion activation system wakes the sight instantly, so it is ready to use immediately even after being stored for an extended period.

The Vortex Defender-XL set includes:

• Picatinny mount,
• Glock MOS plate,
• rubber cover,
• optics cleaning cloth,
• CR2032 battery,
• sight adjustment tool,
• set of 6 mounting screws.

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