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Vortex Defender CCW

The Vortex Defender CCW is an open emitter pistol optic on the RMSc footprint, offered with a 3 MOA Dot reticle in red. The window measures 0.59 x 0.80 in, and the aluminum housing measures 1.59 x 0.98 x 1.03 in and 0.95 oz. It runs on a CR1632 cell that can be changed with the optic still mounted, and adds shake awake and night vision settings. Measured against the 311 pistol optics in the index, it lands in the lightest quarter for weight (0.95 oz), in the smallest quarter for window area (0.472 sq in), and on the cheaper side for price ($250). It is one of 61 entries in the index that qualify as a RMSc footprint optic. The closest listed comparison is Vortex Defender CCW Solar, the same brand's RMSc footprint optic, priced at $350.

Vortex Defender CCW
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SeriesDefender
Reticle colorRed
Reticle options3 MOA Dot
Optic Removal for Battery ChangeNo
Window Size (in)0.59 x 0.80
EnclosedNo
FootprintRMSc
BatteryCR1632
Solar FailsafeNo
Shake AwakeYes
Night Vision CompatibleYes
MaterialAluminum
Weight (oz)0.95
Dimensions (in)1.59 x 0.98 x 1.03
Country of ManufactureChina
Average Price$250

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