The Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Green Dot DFCCW-MGD3 is a compact 1x reflex pistol optic with a 3 MOA green dot designed specifically for everyday carry and concealed carry handguns. This micro green dot sight with 3 MOA reticle works well for buyers who want a low-profile, high-visibility handgun optic for personal protection and serious range training.
Key Features
- Model and part number: Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Green Dot DFCCW-MGD3
- Magnification: 1x
- Reticle: 3 MOA green dot
- Dot color: green
- Illumination type: LED
- Brightness settings: 10 total, with 8 daylight and 2 night vision compatible levels
- Adjustment graduation: 1 MOA per click
- Maximum windage adjustment: 105 MOA
- Maximum elevation adjustment: 110 MOA
- Parallax setting: parallax free
- Eye relief: unlimited
- Battery type: CR1632 lithium coin cell
- Battery location: top-mount battery compartment
- Length: approximately 1.59 to 1.6 inches
- Weight: approximately 0.95 ounces
- Housing material: 7075 aluminum body with ShockShield polymer insert
- Finish: low-glare matte black anodized
- Mount type: Shield RMS/RMSc footprint compatible
- Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction
Special Features
- Large, hard-coated aspherical lens provides a distortion-free sight picture and a class-leading viewing window for a micro-sized carry optic.
- Motion activation system turns the dot on with movement and uses an automatic shutoff (around 10 to 14 hours depending on source) to help preserve battery life when the pistol sits still.
- ShockShield polymer insert in the housing helps absorb everyday knocks and slide impact, protecting the optic body in daily carry and training.
- Fast-Rack texturing on the front of the optic allows slide racking off a belt, holster, or hard surface when needed for emergency manipulations.
- Button lockout feature prevents accidental brightness changes once you set your preferred level for carry or training use.
- Top-mounted battery compartment lets you replace the CR1632 cell without removing the sight from the slide, so you keep your zero.
- RMS/RMSc footprint compatibility works with a wide range of optics-ready compact and micro-compact pistols and adapter plates.
Practical Benefits
- The Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Green Dot DFCCW-MGD3 gives concealed carry users a bright 3 MOA green aiming point that stands out in daylight and low light, helping you find the dot quickly from concealment draws.
- The slim housing and low profile help your pistol avoid snagging on clothing and reduce printing, while still offering a generous sight window for fast, repeatable sight pictures.
- Motion activation and auto-shutoff make this micro green dot ideal for everyday carry pistols, since the sight is ready when you move the gun yet conserves battery during storage.
- The rugged housing, ShockShield insert, and waterproof, fogproof design support frequent live-fire practice and daily carry without constant concern about durability.
- You get a capable tool for serious concealed carry and defensive handgun use with the Vortex Defender-CCW Micro Green Dot 3 MOA DFCCW-MGD3, making it a reliable pick for personal protection focused pistol shooters.
| MANUFACTURER | VORTEX |