New Micro Red Dot From Vortex: The Defender-CCW

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @tommccormick9290
    @tommccormick9290 11 месяцев назад +5

    Just put one on my Hellcat Pro. Sighting in wasn't difficult. But I attribute my misses to caffeine jitters yesterday morning.

    • @levega9208
      @levega9208 4 месяца назад +1

      I have the same exact set up

  • @countrybiker
    @countrybiker Год назад +1

    Just put this optic on my M&P 10mm and I love it, had a problem with the buttons not working but changed the battery and works perfectly, appreciate the video

  • @82lowe36id
    @82lowe36id Год назад +1

    Looks like a great option. I really like Vortex for rifle optics, but never considered them for pistol. Will look forward to some info on how well these hold up.

  • @miketaylorID1
    @miketaylorID1 Год назад +1

    battery runtime is way down the list of deciding factors - if its measured in months & years - I’m good. I tend to swap batteries out considerably sooner than any manufacturers recommendations anyway when it comes to risk-based activities. why risk it?? lol thanks for the clear-eyed review - very helpful

  • @rich1958
    @rich1958 Год назад +1

    One of the most appealing things is the button layout. Holosun are so small and same side. Not one person mentioned this yet in any review I have seen. Would also like to see more detail on size comparison/width vs holosun 507/407k.

    • @nospam3409
      @nospam3409 Год назад

      We're talking about optics intended for defensive use on subcompact pistols. Why do you need buttons that are easy to adjust? It's not like a lethal threat is going to stop and wait for you to get your light intensity set where you want it before the try to kill you. Stuff like that is nice on the range, and thus absolutely has a place on full size pistols. Subcompacts are purpose built. In practical application, even the iron sights are somewhat insignificant. The threat is likely within 10 ft. If you need optics or sights to put hits center mass at 10 ft, you need more practice and no amount of tech is going to change that. Keep in mind, that I'm not talking about shooting the wings off of a gnat. I'm talking about making center mass hits under extreme duress from roughly 3 to 4 armlengths away. I'm not convinced that optics are helpful in such an endeavor, but I am certain that bigger or better buttons are not.
      Now, if you're competing or hunting or doing anything else that doesn't directly relate to trying to stay alive for the next 5 minutes, then by all means have buttons that are easier to use.

  • @timgoswick512
    @timgoswick512 Год назад +5

    I like it, more options is always good.

  • @sp22m3
    @sp22m3 Год назад +6

    This looks cool, especially the diamond texturing on the front for manipulating the gun off of stuff. The height may be a negative on an ultra-compact gun. Typically you'd go with one of those instead of something like a g19 because of ease of carry. The added height from a red dot contributes a good deal to printing. So the height is great for tracking the dot under recoil, but for a gun intended to be tiny and carry well, I prefer the lower profile window. YMMV. It's a shame they couldn't use a side-load battery and make this as an enclosed optic like the holosun eps carry. For this size, the enclosed option of the eps carry still puts it above this one in features.

  • @HawaiiFoodAndFun
    @HawaiiFoodAndFun Год назад +6

    As a long time Vortex user, the 12-14 hr made sense with the push button. You push it once at the start of your shift and its good. Having a shake awake + 14 hr doesn't make sense. Am I missing something?
    I've worked with people on duty, most optics ride in a trunk or on your belt and will be moved constantly. When those people put it down it is to be off-shift or to sleep. Even when the 9 hour shift guy goes home, his optic doesn't move for 10-12 hr. avg. That means these guy's optics WILL NEVER GO OFF during a work week.

    • @ccrkicksass00123
      @ccrkicksass00123 Год назад +2

      True. But, it could be on 24/7 for over a year before it dies, and with the 1632 battery type it uses only being 60¢/ea, I'm okay with it being on always. A 10 pack of batteries will buy me 10+ years of battery life, for $6

    • @HawaiiFoodAndFun
      @HawaiiFoodAndFun Год назад

      @@ccrkicksass00123 but will it last a year....

    • @artc873
      @artc873 Год назад +1

      14hr, 10seconds, doesn't matter with a ccw. The motion of your body will keep any shake awake alive all day

    • @HawaiiFoodAndFun
      @HawaiiFoodAndFun Год назад

      @@artc873 then shake awake doesn't matter

    • @matthewshelton9573
      @matthewshelton9573 Год назад

      @@ccrkicksass00123Where the fuck are you finding 1632s for $0.60 a piece?

  • @justme_gb
    @justme_gb Год назад +3

    Thank you Vortex but I'm saving my greenbacks for a Trijicon.

  • @1804Defender
    @1804Defender Год назад +3

    I’m in the market to buy a RDS. But an opened emitter isn’t really my cup of tea anymore. And it’ll take Saged Dynamics at least 2-3 weeks before he drops a review. No thanks, Holosun EPS for the win! 😁

    • @project86xero
      @project86xero Год назад +1

      I prefer the 509. Mainly because it doesn't use a super odd battery. Plus Primary Arms has an ACSS Vulcan version as well.

    • @sofloflow
      @sofloflow Год назад +2

      ​@James Whitworth I hate how the 509T mounts tho. Have you looked at the new EPS? Its like a 509 but built on a 507 footprint.

    • @project86xero
      @project86xero Год назад +1

      @SoFloFlow An it takes a 1620... ever see that at a CVS? 2032 and 1632 are annoying enough as it is (especially the 1632).
      Also if you don't have an RMR or MOS cut the 509 is annoying. However, C&H makes several direct adapter plates for a lot of the most common guns. An if you use one of those plates, there's no tougher mounting system out there. Except maybe the ACRO, which is basically the same.

    • @sofloflow
      @sofloflow Год назад

      @James Whitworth interesting point with the batteries. Hadnt considered that. I have a 509T with a C&H plate. My issue with it is its a very tall mounting solution. Id rather it cowitness with the sights. Pros & cons to each I guess!

  • @Favrefan297
    @Favrefan297 Год назад

    Pros: durable. Mounts directly to MOS slide. Affordable. Top mounted battery. Can easily use factory height irons as backups.
    Con: relatively low battery life. Can be offset by manually turning it off when not carrying.

  • @freeman2u
    @freeman2u Год назад

    I'm really liking everything about the Defender that your review showed. I am a Vortex fan on my rifles. Did I miss the part where you showed a visual and compared the reticles side by side, on all three, as if I were shooting?? Not being a SA, just didn't catch it after watching twice. Thanks for the reviews!

  • @steveninaz9576
    @steveninaz9576 Год назад +1

    Thank you Sir

  • @jchew009
    @jchew009 Год назад

    Great review. I’m waiting on mine to arrive soon.

  • @operator001
    @operator001 Год назад

    I like it already by just seeing the 1st few seconds of the video. Will have to wait and see how it performs in many hands and the street price.

  • @popupheadlights
    @popupheadlights Месяц назад

    For people interested: they fixed the refresh rate and auto off time(10 minutes) much better optic now

  • @comekkck1473
    @comekkck1473 Год назад +1

    Yes. I do need a bazillion hrs of run time.

  • @jamesshirley5875
    @jamesshirley5875 Год назад +11

    I think it’s a viable option, just not enough for me to take my 507k off and spend the money on a lateral movement

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 Год назад +2

      Me, too.

    • @project86xero
      @project86xero Год назад +2

      The holosun may be better anyway if Vortex uses pulsing to adjust brightness, like all their other red dots. Personally, if you want an upgrade I'd look at Primary Arms new ACSS Vulcan version of the 507k. Which is an awesome reticle option on a carry gun.

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 Год назад

      @@project86xero Where is the Primary Arms optional made.

    • @nospam3409
      @nospam3409 Год назад

      @@project86xero With the ACSS reticle, there is NO comparison between the 507 and this Vortex. The 507 wins hands down and by a WIDE margin. The FOV is perceivably larger. Big deal. Its a red dot. OPEN BOTH EYES. The fact that Vortex didn't really take the ACSS reticle into account and try to do their own version of it means they really do not understand what a defensive pistol optic needs to be or do.

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад

      ​​@@nospam3409 You really have no idea what you are talking about. The acss is almost a 150 more and that belongs to PA. That has to be bought and done together with them. Holosun has to pay them to use that. It isn't a Holosun thing. There are patents and a lot more to it than you think. 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @jonnyl2001
    @jonnyl2001 Год назад +4

    Saw this last weekend at my range store and was baffled that no one had said anything about this yet.

  • @johnniefreitas3055
    @johnniefreitas3055 Год назад +1

    Great review, thanks

  • @SpicySnafu
    @SpicySnafu Год назад +4

    Taylor does want, however, also want to break.

  • @scottstinger6548
    @scottstinger6548 Год назад +1

    Can you set the standby time to 10 minutes? 30 minutes? Or is it only 14 hours until it turns off automatically?

  • @BuffRANGE
    @BuffRANGE Год назад +3

    Bravo Good Show :D

  • @scottjenkins6972
    @scottjenkins6972 Год назад +2

    Where is this Defender CCW made?

    • @DTWCT
      @DTWCT Год назад +3

      Probably CHYNA

    • @scottjenkins6972
      @scottjenkins6972 Год назад

      @@DTWCT Yeah? Fuq Chyna. And fuq buying their sheit.

    • @ARFCOMNews
      @ARFCOMNews  Год назад

      It's made in China.

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад

      ​@@scottjenkins6972 All but one is China...

  • @robertreynolds2726
    @robertreynolds2726 Год назад +1

    I agree with most, 14 hour run time and no pick up to wake up is old technology. I'll stick with holoson

    • @wbowman1556
      @wbowman1556 4 месяца назад

      Lol and holosons shit 3 year partial warranty 🎉😂

  • @judy-tx
    @judy-tx Год назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @renegadearms
    @renegadearms Год назад +1

    I’m glad vortex did this I think one area they were lacking was in the pistol optic arena.

    • @nospam3409
      @nospam3409 Год назад +1

      Its a shame they didn't do a much better job. If you're a major player in the optics industry and you release a new product to expand into pistol optics and that product isn't measurably better than something like the 507K, and can't hold a candle to a 507K with an ACSS reticle, then that company has failed terribly.

  • @jackuber7358
    @jackuber7358 Год назад +3

    You didn't say, "I love you."

  • @Presscheckpino
    @Presscheckpino Год назад +2

    Nice specs

  • @secondamendment8773
    @secondamendment8773 Год назад

    Do you think the extra width will have any affect of kydex holster compatibility?

    • @joshuasaur5565
      @joshuasaur5565 Год назад

      I think if it has a hood then yes, but most just have a cutout so it shouldn't be an issue.

  • @zackbenedict9142
    @zackbenedict9142 3 месяца назад

    Does this optic direct mount to the P365 series?

  • @ronaldwilliams3495
    @ronaldwilliams3495 Год назад

    Great Video, Love mine!

  • @Kingsmen_556
    @Kingsmen_556 Год назад +1

    I’d like to buy that shirt with the Metalica fonts where can I order it ????

    • @ARFCOMNews
      @ARFCOMNews  Год назад +1

      We'll have them on our store soon. Next month maybe?

  • @chazdoomy1512
    @chazdoomy1512 Год назад

    What bag are you drawing from in this video?

  • @lordhuck2689
    @lordhuck2689 Год назад +4

    Open Emitter = Not interested. I would dearly love to be able to buy a closed emitter from an American company like vortex. Having to blow out the emitter With compressed air or clean it with a Q-tip it’s not a desirable feature of a concealed carry red dot.

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 Год назад +1

      Wholeheartedly agree. I commented a shorter version of that same thought before seeing your post. I struggle getting the back side of the glass in a 507K clean.

    • @not_your_business666
      @not_your_business666 Год назад +1

      100% agreed, the struggle is real. I hate open emitter with passion.

    • @Three60Crusader
      @Three60Crusader Год назад +2

      Yeah so hard

    • @fog8969
      @fog8969 Год назад

      @@Three60Crusader It is. Eats time, and time is life.

    • @justme_gb
      @justme_gb Год назад +2

      @@fog8969 For goodness sake. Really? You can't take three seconds/day to check the emitter? You can't take one minute to maintain your life insurance plan?

  • @fog8969
    @fog8969 Год назад

    I'm probably not going to buy another RDS that has the back side of its glass buried so deep in cover that it's hard to get to to clean.

  • @fog8969
    @fog8969 Год назад +1

    He says, "Beyond 25 yards, you'd likely struggle to get good hits even if you had a smaller dot simply due the the natural limitations of smaller pistols." Total bullshit. I'm not even a great shot, and I hit a 10 inch steel plate from 50 yards bang bang bang one after another with a 507K on a 43X. And for credit card shots at 25 yards, lower the dot down in brightness to make is as small as possible, and with a little practice you can do it. If you have a choice between 3 and 6 MOA, go with the 3.

    • @justme_gb
      @justme_gb Год назад

      Josh obviously has never watched the "Honest Outlaw" channel.

  • @Everydaycarpentery
    @Everydaycarpentery Год назад

    Why didn’t you just show the rmr cc?

  • @cameronharris4681
    @cameronharris4681 Год назад

    Will it work on a Walther?

  • @meanman6992
    @meanman6992 Год назад

    Also, nice infomercial!

  • @CuttinInIdaho
    @CuttinInIdaho Год назад +3

    So holosun pricing without the holosun features. 349 is a tall order when an epscarry with multi reticle is 399...or a 507k is 299 lol

  • @mishaellennon7793
    @mishaellennon7793 Год назад

    On setting 6 does the shake awake still work?

  • @not_your_business666
    @not_your_business666 Год назад

    2023 >>> New open emitter pistol dot...
    You gotta be kidding me.

  • @DomoArigatoRobot0
    @DomoArigatoRobot0 Год назад +1

    But...but do you love me? Well, 784th Like anyway. Stay classy ARFCOM 😁

  • @nospam3409
    @nospam3409 Год назад +2

    If you're going to make an advertisement, just say so. Don't call it a review. You guys are better than that.

  • @Eli-pf5og
    @Eli-pf5og Год назад

    In all the shooing sequences you let aaall the way off the trigger after each shot. Ever hear of trigger reset?

  • @SuspiciousGanymede
    @SuspiciousGanymede Год назад

    Not going to hate on vortex making new pistol optics, but I'll wait until MSP approves it first.

  • @justme_gb
    @justme_gb Год назад +1

    Being Arfcom, I usually instantly hit the thumbs-up. But this video sounds more like an infommercial for an overpriced, meh product. I still hit the up thumb after toggling.

  • @project86xero
    @project86xero Год назад

    I love Vortex scopes but every red dot I've seen from Vortex uses pulsing to adjust brightness. As a result it's very distracting while shooting at distance or on the move. Not sure if that's the case here but if so it's a deal breaker.
    Also Primary Arms ACSS vulcan 509, 507C, and 507k optics awesome for dynamic shooting. Pluse the new v2 segmented circle cuts down of battery usage and is even more eye catching under atress.

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад

      The acss is only really when you have a hard time finding the dot. Once you get good at finding the dot, you won't see the circle around the outside, it disaapears. That is the principal of it. Basically it is a red dot with training wheels. They are good but once you get used to one, it won't be much of an issue anymore.

  • @spektr540hemi
    @spektr540hemi Год назад

    Anyone know if a green dot version is in the works ?

  • @StagArmslower
    @StagArmslower Год назад

    What are the stories of limiting view at the bottom of the glass at certain settings ? Can you respond to this please

    • @Favrefan297
      @Favrefan297 Год назад

      Just got one and can see the dot anywhere on the glass.

  • @Artburg
    @Artburg 8 месяцев назад

    Sold

  • @Quality_Guru
    @Quality_Guru Год назад +5

    Curious why the Vortex design team didn’t add wake-up/auto shut off feature on their MRDS. Trijicon, Holosun, Sig, and even Primary Arms have it. I wonder what lame excuse someone is going to come up with. Not into paying the same to get less than. I guess this one is for the fan boys.

    • @project86xero
      @project86xero Год назад +1

      If you're carrying it or it's in a moving vehicle, it's on anyway. Some people don't actually like shake awake because it's just one more thing that could fail. To be fair, that's probably one of the least likely things to fail on a pistol dot. An even if it does, you should have backup irons.

  • @joenuclear4445
    @joenuclear4445 Год назад

    $ and availability?

  • @nickconol1428
    @nickconol1428 Год назад

    Is it made in the philippines?

  • @SeanTownsendStormrider
    @SeanTownsendStormrider Год назад +4

    They are too late. Everything you said singing the praises of this optic is overshadowed by the existence of the Holosun EPS. Prior to the EPS, this would have been a serious contender. The EPS does everything this optic does with the same small footprint, and it's an enclosed emitter. The only thing the Vortex beats it on is Vortex's customer service reputation and warranty.

    • @not_your_business666
      @not_your_business666 Год назад

      Yup, you gotta be out of your mind to buy an open emitter dot for anything but a range toy.

    • @Three60Crusader
      @Three60Crusader Год назад

      @@not_your_business666 Quit spilling your mom spaghetti on it and shouldn’t be a issue. Wth 😂😂😅

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад +1

      Eps carry is 150+ more too. That is a big difference. Everyone acts like the EPS carry has been around forever and is the only standard now. Closed emitters on compacts have only existed for a year and been readily available for a couple months. Open emitters have been the standard and go to for years now. They aren't going away anytime soon.

    • @SeanTownsendStormrider
      @SeanTownsendStormrider Год назад

      Everyone says that until they own a closed emitter pistol optic. There's no going back.

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад +1

      Eps carry DOES NOT have the same small footprint either. It uses a K footprint not the rmsc footprint which is much more common. Running a plate defeats the purpose of cowitness. A company will follow with a closed emitter soon and it will be a rmsc footprint that is much friendlier.

  • @wjkgreen
    @wjkgreen 10 месяцев назад

    Using words such as "New" within video titles may not be prudent, unless the plan is to edit them a year later, such as now.

  • @bmartin863
    @bmartin863 Год назад

    The RMR is not the gold standard . I stand by my statement. Fight to the death if you disagree.

    • @not_your_business666
      @not_your_business666 Год назад

      RMR is outdated piece of trash, only stubborn boomers are still buying it along with DPP.

    • @ARFCOMNews
      @ARFCOMNews  Год назад +2

      We'll send Josh your way 🤣

  • @inferninx
    @inferninx Год назад +1

    At this point if it’s not an enclosed design or a large, open design that’s built for competition and potential carbine use, I’m not really interested.
    We as consumers need to start steering these companies into bringing the closed emitter tech that just a few companies are implementing into the mainstream.

  • @RambunctiousHamster
    @RambunctiousHamster Год назад +2

    So you just see minimal battery life as a non-issue?
    What of your truck only had an 8 gallon tank? Would you still be ok with just filling it up 5 times more often than everyone else around you? See the flaw in your logic? After a while, you'd be looking for a new truck because you'd feel it's absolutely ridiculous that your truck manufacturer cheeped out and gave you an undersized tank.
    This is Vortex, they need to do better. Offering 10 year old battery tech on a reddot their trying to sell today is just sad.
    But if you enjoy replacing your batteries and filling up your gas tank constantly for no reason other than you just decided to buy a product with a tiny battery /tank in the first place, go for it.
    I'm happier making better decisions in the first place and picking a reddot that doesn't have these issues at all. Nothing this reddot offers is worth its downfalls, and you know that even Vortex knows how much they messed up considering the massive price drop they had to employ just to move it off the shelves.. No one would buy it for anything close to its MSRP. This video makes you sound like a total sellout for constantly making excuses for all the reddots faults.
    It's just so sad to watch someone loose all of their credibility because they can't make a single negative comment about this product. Way to go sellout.

  • @Bender_B._Rodriguez
    @Bender_B._Rodriguez Год назад +1

    does this get in the way of our twice weakly pure propaganda?

    • @ARFCOMNews
      @ARFCOMNews  Год назад +1

      Andrew is on Vacation this week. Regular programming will be back next week on Wednesday

  • @mitchculpepper738
    @mitchculpepper738 Год назад +3

    Vortex has been over rated since its inception! Why would I even consider buying an optic without shake awake and only 9,000 hours of battery life when the industry standard was set by Holosun at 50,000 years ago!! I wouldn’t replace my 407 with this POS and your comparing it to the 507!
    Don’t be fooled by paid influencers, this is a $99 Barska optic!

    • @stlwolf71
      @stlwolf71 Год назад +1

      Your claim is as ridiculous. Not a Holosun k that will go 50000 hours EVER!! If you change your battery once a year, which you should on a top mount battery, then it makes no difference. You would never know. Personally, I think Holosun customer service sucks! I have them and yes they are good....but not God. Not even close. It is still made in China. For about the same price as a 407, I would try it any day.

    • @cowboyx9380
      @cowboyx9380 Год назад

      Funny your beloved holodun is made in the same factory in china, this sight is made in…and the holosun will not cowitness!

  • @fishfuxors
    @fishfuxors Год назад

    No thanks.

  • @wishuhadmyname
    @wishuhadmyname Год назад

    Unless there are QD mounts for pistol red dots that I have somehow missed, I'll stick with irons on guns that shouldn't be used outside 15yd anyway.

  • @meanman6992
    @meanman6992 Год назад

    “Struggle to get hits past 25yards due to the limitations of smaller pistols” *looks down at G45 on hip* yep that’s why I don’t carry one… I’m good out to 100yards with this thing.

    • @joshuasaur5565
      @joshuasaur5565 Год назад +1

      Only losers would miss taking shots under pressure at 100 yards with a handgun lol

  • @Andy-ot8cu
    @Andy-ot8cu Год назад +5

    Lol imagine coming out with an open emmiter dot in 2023 🤦‍♂️ fail

    • @peterdarlington4117
      @peterdarlington4117 3 месяца назад +2

      You mean like trijicon and basically everyone else? The SRO is one of the most popular dots on the market and it’s open emitter so I would say win if you’re looking to sell dots!😂 unless you plan on getting into a gun fight in the deserts of Afghanistan you’ll be fine with an open emitter. For a concealed carry gun it’s perfectly fine. I’ve carried one for years now with no issues. But I gotta admit you guys crack me up with this stuff.

  • @jackthereaper3860
    @jackthereaper3860 Год назад

    Hey guys, here's a challenge. How about this year you make damainted Joe Brandon the April Fool?