Defender-ST™ Micro Red Dot - Product Overview

Perfect for any application that requires a lightweight, slim profile, do-it-all red dot, the Defender-ST™ is at the ready. From concealed carry pistols, to competition, to duty rigs, the Defender-ST™ joins the lineup of Vortex® red dots.
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[@CarRacerGVR4]

It's so awesome yall include all the screws so I don't have to run to the hardware store to mount my new optic!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Happy to help get you set up right away!

[@mousemx1534]

Ordering one today for my PDP Compact

[@Mrgunsngear]

nice

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Just about as nice as you! 🙌🙌

[@lordhuck2689]

Love you guys, but I'm tired of cleaning out lint with a q-tip. Please make Enclosed dot.

[@pyeitme508]

Amazing!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

You're that!

[@VanTheMan1099]

is there any plans on a FDE verison? I can see this being popular for the m18 and it would be nice to have a matching optic.

[@Mmmmmk247]

Wish you guys went with the full size Glock footprint like the defender did with the 43x

[@TMFShooting]

Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

HEYOOOO!🙌🇺🇸🙌

[@toddparsons2980]

Thank goodness for a more sensible sleep mode time 👍

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

You're welcome. We also updated the CCW with a new emitter and 10-minute auto-off.

[@ericthered7226]

​@@VortexOpticsUSA, awesome. That's great to hear. Any way of knowing which one you'd get when buying one? The 14hr one or the 10 minute one?

[@unclewyatt5111]

When does the big window competition model get released to everyone? I would love to replace my Leupold DPP with a Vortex!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Hang tight my friend!

[@fattigla]

Does this have a button lockout feature to prevent bumping buttons and changing brightness? Also what is the deck height with the glock mos plate?I'm liking the feature set of this sight.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Yes it does have a button lockout feature. To turn it on you press and hold the "up" button for three seconds. The plate is about 2.5mm and the ST is 9.5mm so should be coming in at 12mm!

[@Rhino5.7]

@vortixopticusa for the ccw does it fit with screws on the 5.7 m&p

[@borni4623]

Which set of screws are required to mount the optic on a Springfield Echelon ?

[@Jhonnyboi_loso]

Amazon’s has them listed for $329. Currently on the way. Any chance they will be an enclosed optic from Vortex?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤞🤞someday!

[@danielriley5535]

What’s up with the cowitnessing rear sight and the stock Glock front sight?

[@R1j0hn]

Every optic should be offered in FDE as well as black... Or at least a custom shop like Leupold.

[@Grand_Kanyan]

What screw set works best for the walther pdp?

[@UblinkNudie]

When does this come out because I can't find it any where but vortex

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

It's available through any of our dealers now!

[@lilbird254]

Will it fit any slide for the Glock 19?

[@3gungreg]

How tall do Irons need to be to clear the housing & be witnessed in the lower visual field of the glass?

[@mousemx1534]

I have the same question.

[@3gungreg]

@@mousemx1534 I called Dawson Precision: .360" rear and .370" front. I ordered these and they are installed and align perfectly on my Glock 47

[@dustinshaw2419]

I was impressed with all the mounting options that came with it, but not impressed with the emitter glare. Anything over brightness setting five the dot is useless

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Does this fit the venom footprint

[@CowboyWubWub]

No. Deltapoint Pro.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

It is DPP, however, we made up some plates for Viper/Venom to DPP so you can still run this. Contact our CARE team today to get yours!

[@eduardolucio194]

So this WON'T direct mount to a Glock MOS?

[@bravofox226]

how big is the window? its not listed anywhere

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Sorry about that, it's 20x23mm!

[@mig1nc]

Great update. Now update your 5X Spitfire so it can piggyback this bad boi.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

We made an adaptor plate for this, Contact our CARE team to get lined up with one. 1-800-4-VORTEX ext 2!

[@wjkgreen]

How wide is it ??

[@projXpat]

Was the refresh rate updated?

[@Pooppeepoopful]

Yes different emitter

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Different emitter, and yes, even the CCWs were updated with the better emitter and auto shut off after 10 minutes.

[@fourc3353]

​@@VortexOpticsUSAwhen is the updated CCW getting released? I see on the website it still advertised the previous features

[@conservative457]

When will yoi gus come out with a reticle dot. I love Vortex, but you guys need yo come out with better products, Holosun is better when it comes to new products, but their warranty sucks

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Possibly someday! Appreciate the feedback.

[@johndunbar2393]

What the frig? You made a red dot that won't mount on your Spitfire 5x? If you were going to deviate, why did you not use the most common footprint out there, the RMR footprint? I try to like you guys, but this shit makes zero sense.

[@smallgameslam1755]

The RMR doesn't fit the spitfire 5x....

[@johndunbar2393]

@@smallgameslam1755 No shit. Re-read my comment.

[@smallgameslam1755]

so your mad it doesn't fit the Spitfire 5x, but your double mad it isn't an RMR footprint.... Which also doesn't fit the Spitfire 5x. lol got it @@johndunbar2393

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Good thing we got you covered and we make Viper/Venom to DPP adaptor plates. Give us a call to get one today 1-800-4-VORTEX ext 2!

[@johndunbar2393]

@@VortexOpticsUSA Thank you! I will be doing that!

[@Rhino5.7]

@vortixopitcusa does the ccw come with screws for 5.7