The NEW Vortex Defender-CCW Red Dot Optic

Vortex just released this rugged and small Red Dot Optic and WE HAVE THEM!
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[@glockstore]

I'm super excited about this optic. I love how low it sits so that you can co-witness with factory height sights.

[@marksd5650]

Interesting, because the Humble Marksman sent his Defender back, and Vortex acknowledged that the red dot disappears at about the bottom 1/3 of the window. He made it sound as though there might be a recall. And he was also very excited about the Defender for the reasons you were/are. 🤷‍♂️

[@herbertayala1827]

CA complaint?

[@budgetcon9611]

@@herbertayala1827 anything that is remotely interesting is not CA Compliant. So No the G43/43x/48/MOS are not on the CA Roster

[@herbertayala6190]

@@budgetcon9611 Oh man! Thanks

[@mitchelldbarnes]

No, the Holosun EPS and EPS Carry are the game changers. This is just another lame, behind the times Vortex. They could have at least offered a green option.

[@JeffLackey-bs3gy]

We come by the shop at least once a month and we love it!

[@Cow_boy_up48]

I'm just waiting to hit the lottery so I can go on a Glock shopping spree lol

[@920WASHBURN]

He should do a 5000 dollar shopping spree every 6 months. Thatd be nice

[@DietWoke860]

Which two would you pick tomorrow if you could buy 2

[@Cow_boy_up48]

I would buy hollison and a vortex

[@DietWoke860]

@@Cow_boy_up48 👌

[@theccwdad]

Same ❤

[@josephkooiker]

This is such a throw back to qvc, and those late night knife sales on cable tv…lol

[@TLhike]

Luv me some Lenny! Passionate, thorough & bad ass

[@oklahomahank2378]

Longer barrel = higher velocity, longer sight radius, and less obvious, can be easier to conceal due to the “keel” principle. A longer gun below the belt can help push the grip in more.

[@sifterbox]

Nice video, Glad to hear you say you are in Tennessee let me know when you are 100% out of california not even a PO box left and I will buy from yall again.

[@blackicekck9family379]

Everyone is fighting with this set up on the compact and micro pistols 😂

[@stevemontana5974]

Excellent info. I didn't know about the rear sight placement on the MOS. I'm glad you pointed that out.

[@scottbryan803]

Trijicon makes a good one that fits.

[@stevemontana5974]

@@scottbryan803 Thanks

[@michaelwoodward5787]

If Glock would only put better texture on their grips like their competition.

[@Chris-ih6jv]

Just now got this and put it on my H-cat pro model, I'll test it out tomorrow and give it a rating.

[@BamaPewPew]

Surprisingly close look to the EoTech Eflx

[@justinstein3886]

Lenny your the best love your Glock videos

[@johnbicknell8512]

I have three Glocks and now only carry my G 26 Gen 5 . I have a two round extension on the magazines and is perfect for my little finger . I sometimes carry it with a G17 mag .

[@asianmovement]

It really is the perfect carry gun imo. I have cz, HK, SIG. I just go back to the 26 gen 5

[@DietWoke860]

Same setup here wanna get the 27 also

[@JD3917]

@@DietWoke860. I bought a G27 about 25 years ago when my department carried the G22. Eons later, we switched to the G19. All I had to do is get a $120.00 9mm conversion barrel and a standard short 9mm mag for the G27. Two guns in one now. I’d definitely recommend getting the G27 over the G26 if you want that option. I had no problem with the 40 cal round. It came out at the start of my career because of the failures of the 9mm ammo back then. Supposedly, the 9mm ammunition is better now, but that’s an argument for another day. A round that was a little bigger and heavier was ok with me

[@jeffadams9807]

Use The G19 Mag With An XGRIP, For More Ammo Capacity & A Better Grip...

[@johnqpublic2718]

I've been thinking about sending in my g20.3 sf for a slide cut and some laser stippling. Maybe I'll try one of these on it, instead of an eps.

[@grumpyowl3515]

I purchased my G43X a couple of weeks ago. I went to the range today and broke it in with a couple of hundred rounds of ammo. I wish I'd gotten the 43X before my other micro 9's. The 43X shoots better than any of the others for me. I'll be sticking with my 43X from now on.

[@lil_buddha9169]

If you ever feel like getting a longer barrel, throw on a 48 slide and barrel 🫡

[@grappler7343]

Tell me about it. I invested too much in my 365 and 365xl. I really should sell before they're outdated

[@miked2090]

Great to hear this since I just bought a new 43x today

[@90whatever]

@@grappler7343those sigs are great too. Don’t sell. Keep em. You will regret letting them go.

[@felixd7818]

Great music choice.

[@FreshFlyAir]

Wish I would’ve seen this before I wasted 400 bucks on a rmsc. As always great review.

[@333Kdigital]

I had to watch the beginning 38 times because of the way you said "shoOAHhP!"

[@josephfloyd5008]

You da man Lenny!!

[@AR-ZONA]

Lenny - I get a lot of good Glock information from Your videos

[@philiplintz56]

Why the 48? 1) longer slide longer barrel= more mass and less felt recoil 2) doesnt change your ccw profile at all because the length is in your pants anyway 3) like you said better sight radius 4) more rifling means better balance in the travel of bullet and higher velocities. That said i carry 43x mos because really none of that matters to me.

[@timoanez4668]

About time Vortex stepped up their game and the price is not bad.

[@17valleyforge76]

I carry a g45 mos with optic and light as a edc

[@raydelfa1125]

365 sig Macro tac ops is da king rite now Lenny. 18 rounds flush mag.

[@calebclark6739]

18 rounds just adds more weight

[@patricksutfin9374]

In the perps body​@@calebclark6739

[@TheLoneRanger745]

One thing I have found , the small difference in location, Some of My holsters don't fit with the 1/4" further forward location. Some can be modified, Some can't, just be aware there a difference between Non-MOS. and. MOS holsters. I'm considering changing from HS507k to the New EPS carry which is slightly wider again this effects iwb kydex holsters with the taller inside swet guard . The HS507k is flush to the slide and EPS carry is not , holster companies will have to make new iwb holsters for EPS carry. or you can heat up the kydex and reshape the fit if you know what your doing. The inside leg has to be straight up so it doesn't pinch around the housing for a clean draw stroke up, hope that makes sense.

[@theeye1176]

Great review. But I just can't stop picturing Bojack Horseman. It's Great!!

[@johnnau7275]

Vortex Defender would be a good optic if the auto-shutoff was better. With a 14 hpur shutoff time, it never would go off on my G48 which I carry daily and therefore the red dot ate up the battery. I took it off and put it on an occasional use target pistol. Replaced it with a Holosun with an adjustable turnoff time. More better...

[@gixsix6270]

In Canada, you needed a >4 inch barrel. *used to be.

[@bladeboysfv5646]

After seeing this I wanted it until I heard that Vortex is releasing an entirely updated version 2.0 of their current Optics so I want to see what date are going to offer before I make my choice, I'm kind of holding off for the newest Shield AMS enclosed pistol sight to be released, IM CONFIDENT that it'll become the optic all others are compared against!

[@viahj]

I don't have a Glock and have only shot one once (G19) but I do enjoy your videos.

[@Ou81269]

I think if you handle a 43x you will really like it. I was sold after holding one for the first time. No surprise it is so popular.

[@scoop-pm7lk]

just bought my 1st Glock today

[@vononthemoon]

Had a choice between the 43x and the 42 and chose the 42! I still conceal carry my G17 though 😅

[@WFORacer]

Even though I’m in Mexifornia I was able to get a 43 & 42. I wear shorts 24/7 and the 42 is so light I carry it most of the time.

[@davidscott3387]

Which do you prefer holosum or the vortex sights

[@tristanramsell8962]

Hey everyone, purchased this red dot a few months back. Installed to proper torque specs and shot once. Picked up my gun a day later and it did not hold zero. Could've been that particular optic, but I returned it. not sure if anyone else is having issues with theirs.

[@snowfort77]

Would be perfect if it had a much shorter auto-off. 14 hrs means basically always on if you carry every day and a much shorter battery life compared to HolosunAlso the buttons stick out too far and can be pushed in some holsters.

[@leesamuelson]

does not matter what optic you have the optic will be ON while carrying. no one sits that still ever during day.

[@MrSteveb1]

If you carry everyday it’s going to be on anyway and battery life is still over a year, non issue , also has a lockout feature for the buttons, I’ve never had an issue with my Shadow

[@868_av8r]

Hey I have a 43x, looking to get this optic. What's the difference between the 3 and 6 MOS?

[@brittwright1070]

I'm able to co witness with a chpws plate, a holosun 407k and factory sights on the 43x mos. Can just barely see to top of the sights but that's good enough.

[@shadyp-zv3uf]

I carry a G19 with a 17 mag in my waist, and wish it was a full size..lol idk a G19 with a +2 baseplate is perfect for me

[@davidscott3387]

Considering a 43x mos, how would you compare to the m&p shield

[@packratmatt]

Excellent video! I just received my defender ccw red dot. I am going to mount it on my new G19 gen 3. I will be using the Dove Adaptive Mounting Soulitions plate. It includes the front suppressor hight fiber optic site to co-witness the rear site cut into the plate. Keep up the great work 👍.

[@herbderbler1585]

That seems weird at first, but honestly it's probably a bit better for cowitness. I sometimes find when using the backup irons, it's slightly awkward having the rear sight clear as day but the front sight in seen through whatever glare and fingerprints inevitably end up on the glass of the optic. Having all the irons together on the far side of the glass might actually make it a bit easier for the mind to switch over and start doing the iron sight calculations.

[@am3ricanfrankenstein507]

Next time I'm in the vill I'm going to the glock store.

[@JD-nr1po]

Good video Sir. But i wanna now if i can use the vortex defenfer in a glock 17mos gen 5 with the factory sight like the glock43 or i need buy high sight ?

[@accord50]

I carry a Glock 26 Gen3 as an EDC, Can you do a cut on my slide so I can use an optic on my gun ? If you, what would be the cost and turn around ? I want to be able to co witness my standard sights.

[@MrPink652]

My 43X MOS has the Ameriglo Bold night sights from the factory. Will the Vortex Defender still co witness with the Ameriglo sights? Thanks

[@davidscott3387]

Which red dot system do you recommend for the most gen5 19

[@ucanon2662]

Always get an enclosed emitter.

[@walton121384]

Liked the optic but had to send it back. The brightness buttons were being pressed by the guard on my holster which resulted in the brightness of the dot being all over the place and battery life taking a dive.

[@MrSteveb1]

That’s what the lockout feature is for

[@13bredlegextraordinaire]

I personally Cary the 48 I feel like it’s a bit more accurate than the 43 I own both and both are very dependable guns

[@autophile-cv621]

Lenny. Your videos are great. My question is, can you just change the 43X MOS slide onto the 43X ?

[@azstevegiron]

of course yes. Or you can pay 130ish and have your 43x slide milled.

[@bullaaron]

I want one.

[@atillameydan4378]

Can it be mounted on Glock 47 MOS without using an adapter?

[@mikranger1078]

DOES the SCS320 direct mount to 43X MOS ?

[@guy-vp5fo]

What mounting plate for the defender on a Glock 40 mos?

[@andiionce]

Just bought a Glock 17 Gen 3 Pistole. Is it possible to instal Red Dot Optics on those 3 Gens? Thanks!

[@mellamolucero]

sweet

[@jcnikoley]

I’ve seen bad reviews on the Vortex micro dots. The main issue is the dot disappears in the lower portion of the glass. Have you noticed that to be an issue?

[@razorseal]

no. is on a duty issued secondary gun. Works perfect and very solid.

[@jcnikoley]

@@razorseal From what I understand, the issue arises if you have the elevation adjustment maxed out, it may not be a problem if you’re in the middle of the adjustment range.

[@hoosier_tactics]

will this fit a glock 19 mos i wonder

[@blackicekck9family379]

Psa was doing that cut first 7:42 Oueee

[@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324]

the rail on the MOS 43X is so thin it wont take a few items.....the O-light PL mini 2 valkyrie for one

[@jeffadams9807]

The BEST Light For It, Is The TLR-7 sub...

[@nico3727]

Im surprised the 43x is selling tbh

[@benjaminthaxton5087]

I do not like a red dot for every day carry. For the simple fact of keeping it clean I like night sights for a every day carry red dots are great home defense or range shooting. Just my opinion

[@grandmastodon2848]

On my hellcat pro, I get perfect co witness in addition to the red dot.

[@ookotaoo6518]

I love this channel cause Lenny really does a TON with his 43x and favors it when it comes to the videos! I'm taking applications for a new dad, Lenny? Can I shoot you one via email? shoot. No pun intended.

[@thorsmith59]

Wouldn't it be more economical to just buy the slide that is already cut for the optic than send your gun back to have it cut and then be disadvantaged by having a shorter sight radius for the irons?

[@azstevegiron]

The sight radius does not change when using an optic whether it's a MOS slide or milled slide.

[@pittwm]

So the 43xMOS is cut to RMS footprint?

[@BWHeitmann]

RMSC

[@ianv.rodriguez8367]

Would you suggest this over the EPS Carry from Holosun???

[@dn8226]

the texture on the front of the defender is really nice but besides that i’d suggest the eps for its features

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

The EPS is easier to clean as well.

[@MrSteveb1]

@@wcstrawberryfields8011yes , it’s a closed emitter , I own both

[@billsfan8051]

Is this the first optic to direct mount to a Glock 43x?

[@bleu_chzst924]

No the rmsc shield was. Glock cut the slide to RMSC footprint. Any rmsc footprint optic will work but there are filler plates that you can buy that make holosun optics fit as well.

[@wesmonahan8488]

This thing needs 12 or more batteries a year!!!

[@Lee-xn8by]

@glockstore Will my 45 mos co witness with this optic?

[@briansmith9669]

👍🏻

[@kennytc6]

This video about the defender or the glock??

[@isaacbanks7947]

I'm currently having issues with your service, after sending in my slide and purchasing this setup for my G43X I've been told it WILL NOT co-witness with my handgun.....

[@glockstore]

We are not able to mill down the optic cut as far as the factory MOS due to the reasonings I provide at timestamp 5:25 in this video. We do, however, offer what we call the 'combat cut'; where we blow out the rear dovetail for the rear sight and remill the rear sight in front of the optic cut. This allows us to move the optic cut back and lower it.

[@isaacbanks7947]

@@glockstore I paid the extra 25$ for the combat cut, with this optic for my 43X and I’ve received several emails today stating it doesn’t co-witness like stated in this video…. I have no issue posting my order number to this thread!

[@hazerobinson3469]

Nice~ Hey, do you have ANY affiliated store or Range in SAN DIEGO anymore?!¿

[@glockstore]

We have moved from San Diego and are now located in the beautiful state of Tennessee!

[@hazerobinson3469]

@GlockStore who do you recommend in SD that has self-defense weapon classes similar to the real-life scenarios you used to offer before CommieCA drove you away~~ ‽

[@chrissewell1608]

Wasn't Lenny Magill a radio DJ, years ago?

[@JD3917]

If he wasn’t, he should’ve been. 😆 Great voice and a great speaker. 👍

[@gbreeze3786]

Great addition does this fit the G43?

[@glockstore]

Yes!

[@darrinfry2251]

Your website says your not shipping any guns, is this true ?

[@glockstore]

We are! We apologize for the confusion. that ticker is to keep you up to date how long shipping lead times are for orders not including firearms.

[@sleigh4019]

Why cause the .7 inches has no issue in concealment ..the grips the issue and that's the same sparky

[@fabsenbmx]

Can you also just drop a Holosun k optic on it without plate?

[@glockstore]

You have to modify the slide to remove the two back pegs and shorten the front two. We offer that as a service, just search SKU: 9119 on glockstore.com

[@robertwilliams5015]

I've been saying the same thing since its release. The G48 is an incredibly odd gun. I don't see a niche for it. It's like Glock combined the two worst parts of two great guns and made the G48.

[@davidgolden1726]

The G48 is the shit 🙌

[@johnnau7275]

Lots of good comments about the pistols. Too bad the video is about an optic! New gen A.D.D.

[@Tier1GearEDCReviews]

I like the milling on the face to rack it on your belt or… well… anything really lol.

[@Lv-sl3rm]

7 minutes in an 11 minute video and I've learned more about the G43X than the Vortex Defender... what is the subject of the video supposed to be?

[@lpdoc3369]

It’s a red dot, all you need to know is

[@Lv-sl3rm]

@@lpdoc3369 Dude if I click on a video that advertises itself as a video on a red dot then I expect it to be on that red dot. Also won't go into full details here and you probably already stopped reading but there's a LOT more that goes into a dot. Surprising how much you can screw one up.

[@lpdoc3369]

It’s Lenny bro he’s the Glock guy. He can’t help himself in tearing off into a Glock rant😂

[@perrymiller1098]

Vortex vs Holosun SCS?

[@mikranger1078]

The Holosun SCS 320 is a closed emitter (Not sure if that's the SCS ur tasking about ) BUT that's the difference & I think the SCS 320 is direct fit as well (on 43xMOS)

[@GHOSTsq]

Dopeeeeenesssssssssssw

[@antekknoll6568]

Safety ck ???? 😂😂😂

[@YouTubeCensorshipStinks]

I think I'm probably gonna gut my collection of firearms and stick to Glock. Most manufacturer warranties suck and disappear for the slightest of reasons, so may as well have a gun where literally every working part is easily. replaceable.

[@greggblankenshipp8202]

Mr. Lemmy,according to the Glock Reference Guide 2nd edition book by Robb Manning,printed by GunDigest,on page 173 it says Canadian law prohibits handguns with a barrel length of 105mm or less, G19 barrel measures 101.89mm in length so Glock went ahead and fixed that with the G48 giving the barrel length of 106.2,thus making it a non-restricted firearm in Canada,it goes on to say that for those of us who are metric-impaired,that's a difference of 0.18 inches....Just thought you might like to know,since you have the Best Glock store in America!

[@BIDENSNIFFEDMYSISTER]

8:25

[@acuraman25]

soooo no information on how the red dot looks turned on or anything..... just that it fits different slides and glocks....

[@FangFrenzy]

He said it was a 3MOA dot only reticle

[@mos9546]

Its trash i put it on my hellcat and while shooting the refresh rate makes it hard to rapid fire. Blink blink blink blink sucks i threw away the box before going to the shooting range. Stuck with it now.

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Vortex said that even with the outrageous 14 hr auto shutoff, the battery will last 9500 hours or one year. But on what brightness setting? (Lowest?)

[@MrSteveb1]

5 or 6, plenty bright

[@paulrhoads1367]

Vortex made in China

[@theccwdad]

The day i become a resident of the united states and not a resident of California is the day i buy a 43x mos. Want so bad 😭😭😭

[@Jroc06120]

Price is not bad but the Optic still sucks...Holosun has optics around the same price and out perform this one...I bought that Vortex same week it came to market and returned it the following week for a holosun.

[@AlexanderRodriguez-ym7we]

You can't beat the Ruger Max 9 with a galloway precision trigger and a Ruger ready dot optic as far as a micro compact, in my opinion.

[@juicebox22a]

How does your Ruger compare to your Glock48 or the Glock43x?

[@defectedintelligence]

This video could have been 4 minutes

[@CaliAAA72]

Sorry but your video is the only one that says good things about that optic. Too many bad reviews from other creators so I’m going to pass on this optic.

[@americanonstrike6027]

They're all made in the same factory 😄

[@tokahontas9990]

@@americanonstrike6027not they’re not stop saying that’s stupid shit about everything 🤣 regardless it’s not the same as a different optic, regardless of who makes it

[@noboshow]

personally, the only thing an optic does is help you shoot better at the range. in a real combat situation no one's lining up a dot......

[@MsJacksims]

Why buy a glock just to spend money to upgrade it to a reliable usuable weapon ? 😂

[@KILLxBULLYx]

I have a Vernon vortex 3 moa, will that fit this type of slide cut ?

[@KongKing-jp8tr]

All the manufacturers are trying to copy what holosun has done. Interesting 😅😅😅