Vortex Defender-CCW™ 3 MOA Red Dot Sight – RMSc Footprint

Compact Precision for Every Scenario

The Vortex Defender-CCW 3 MOA Red Dot Sight is designed to deliver rapid target acquisition, unmatched full-metal durability, and top-tier performance in a compact, lightweight package. Perfect for concealed carry, home defense, or range use, this optic provides exceptional reliability and clarity, giving you confidence in every shot.

Features

3 MOA Red Dot

The crisp, precise 3 MOA reticle is ideal for fast target acquisition and pinpoint accuracy, whether engaging close-range threats or shooting at longer-distance targets.

Compact Design

Engineered for concealed carry firearms, the Defender-CCW seamlessly mounts onto most handgun slides directly such as the Sig Sauer P365, Glock 43X/48, and Springfield Hellcat to name a few.

Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff

The red dot powers on instantly with motion, ensuring your sight is ready when you are, and powers down when idle to conserve battery life. This technology allows up to 9,500 hours of runtime on a single CR1632 battery.

10 Brightness Settings

Adjustable brightness levels allow you to adapt to any lighting condition, from low-light environments to bright daylight. The lowest 2 settings are night vision compatible.

Ultra-Durable Construction

Built to withstand the rigors of everyday use, the Defender-CCW features a robust aluminum body that’s shockproof, waterproof, and designed for long-lasting performance.

Compatibility

The Vortex Defender-CCW uses the popular Shield RMSc footprint, which is compatible with various mounting plates and handgun models either directly mounted or with an adapter plate.

Lifetime Warranty

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Included in the Box

• 1˚ Shim Plate
• Picatinny Rail Mount
• Rubber Cover
• Lens Cloth
• CR1632 Battery
• Custom Tool
• 6 Sets of Common Mounting Screws

Specifications

• Brand: Vortex
• Model: Defender-CCW™ 3 MOA Red Dot Sight
• MPN: DFCCW-MRD3
• Reticle Color: Red
• Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot
• Material: 7075 aluminum
• Finish:
  • Glass – ArmorTek
  • Metal – Anodized
• Battery Type: CR1632
• Footprint: Shield RMSc
• Weight: 0.95 oz

RMS/RMSc Optic Firearm Compatibility

Also known as Shield, RMS, RMSc, RMSw, SMSc, JPoint, RomeoZero, Holosun K-style, 407K, 507K, EPS Carry, etc.

This optics compatibility chart is continuously updated based on the latest available information, but firearm and optics platforms evolve rapidly. If you notice your firearm isn’t listed below, please reach out to us directly: Contact Us. 

RMS/RMSc Footprint Compatibility Notes:
– Direct Mount: Mounts Directly to Slide
– Mounting Plate Required: Purchased Separately
– Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate: Included With New Firearm Purchase
– Need to convert your RMR Footprint Optic to RMSc: Use this optic plate

Note: Shield RMSc and Holosun K-style footprints are closely related, but not always identical. Some RMSc-cut slides may require modification or a plate for Holosun 407K/507K/EPS Carry optics.

BERSA

Direct Mount:
BPCC Red Dot / BP9CC Red Dot

BERETTA

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 80X Cheetah
Mounting Plate: 80X Cheetah with Holosun K-style optics
Mounting Plate: APX A1 Carry
Mounting Plate: APX A1 Carry with Holosun K-style optics

CANIK

Direct Mount / Factory Micro-Optic Interface:
TP9 Elite SC, METE MC9, METE MC9L, METE MC9LS, METE MC9 Prime

Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate:
METE SF, METE SFT, METE SFT Pro, METE SFX, METE SFX Pro, TTI Combat

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: SFX Rival, SFX Rival-S
Mounting Plate: TP9SFX, TP9 Elite Combat, TP9 Elite Combat Executive

CZ

Direct Mount:
CZ P-09 C Nocturne, CZ P-09 F Nocturne, CZ Shadow 2 Carry

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: CZ P-10 C Optics Ready, CZ P-10 F Optics Ready, CZ P-10 S Optics Ready
Mounting Plate: CZ Shadow 2 Optics Ready, CZ Shadow 2 Compact Optics Ready

FN

Direct Mount:
FN Reflex MRD, FN Reflex XL MRD

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: FN 509 MRD, FN 509 Tactical, FN 510 MRD, FN 510 Tactical, FN 545 MRD, FN 545 Tactical
Mounting Plate: FN Five-seveN MRD

GLOCK MOS

Direct Mount:
G43X MOS, G48 MOS, G43X MOS-K, G48 MOS-K

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: G17 Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS, G26 Gen5 MOS, G34 Gen5 MOS
Mounting Plate: G17 Gen4 MOS, G17 Gen5 MOS, G17L Gen5 MOS, G19 Gen4 MOS, G19 Gen5 MOS, G19X MOS, G20 Gen5 MOS, G21 Gen5 MOS, G22 Gen5 MOS, G23 Gen5 MOS, G26 Gen5 MOS, G29 Gen5 MOS, G30 Gen5 MOS, G34 Gen4 MOS, G34 Gen5 MOS, G35 Gen4 MOS, G40 Gen4 MOS, G41 Gen4 MOS, G45 MOS, G47 MOS, G49 MOS

HECKLER & KOCH / HK

Direct Mount:
CC9

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: VP9 Optics Ready, VP9 Tactical OR, VP9L OR, VP9 Match, VP9SK Optics Ready, VP9A1 F, VP9A1 K, VP9A1 L, VP9A1 X, VP9CC

KIMBER

Direct Mount:
R7 Mako Optics Ready, R7 Mako Optics Installed

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 2K11 OR, 2K11 Target OR, 2K11 Stainless Target OR, 2K11 Pro OR
Mounting Plate: KDS9c Optics Ready models

MOSSBERG

Direct Mount:
MC2C Optics Ready, MC2SC Optics Ready

PALMETTO STATE ARMORY / PSA

Direct Mount:
PSA Micro Dagger Shield Cut, PSA Micro Dagger C-1 Shield Cut, PSA Dagger Micro Slides with Shield RMSc Cut

ROCK ISLAND ARMORY

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: RIA 5.0E

RUGER

Direct Mount:
Max-9 Optics Ready, RXM

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: MK IV, MK IV Lite

SHADOW SYSTEMS

Direct Mount:
CR920, CR920P, CR920X, CR920XP

Mounting Plate Required:
MR920, MR920L, MR920P, XR920, DR920, DR920P, DR920L when using the correct Shadow Systems K/EPS/RMSc adapter solution

SIG SAUER

Direct Mount:
P365 Optics Ready, P365X, P365XL, P365XL Spectre, P365XL Spectre Comp, P365 XMACRO, P365 XMACRO Comp, P365 XMACRO Tacops, P365 AXG Legion, P365 Fuse, P365-FUSE, P365 DH3, P322 Optics Ready

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: P320 Full-Size, P320 Compact, P320 AXG Carry, P320 AXG Combat, P320 AXG Legion, P320 AXG Pro, P320 RX / Pro Series / AXG, P320 RXP Compact, P320 RXP Full Size, P320 RXP XFull Size, P320 Spectre Comp, P320 XCompact, P320 XFive DH3, P320 XFull, P320 XTen, P320 XTen Comp, P320 XTen Endure
Mounting Plate: P226 XFive, P226 XFive Legion, Reserve Collection P226 XFive

SMITH & WESSON

Direct Mount:
M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready, M&P9 Shield Plus Carry Comp Optics Ready, Performance Center M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready, S&W Equalizer, M&P 5.7, M&P 22 Magnum, Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Optics Ready

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: M&P M2.0 C.O.R.E., M&P M2.0 Optics Ready Full Size, M&P M2.0 Optics Ready Compact, M&P M2.0 Metal Optics Ready, M&P M2.0 Competitor, M&P 10mm M2.0 Optics Ready

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

Direct Mount:
Hellcat OSP, Hellcat Pro OSP, Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP, Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP .380 ACP

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 1911 DS Prodigy AOS, 1911 AOS models
Mounting Plate: Echelon, Echelon Comp, Echelon 4.0C, other Echelon VIS models
Mounting Plate: XD-M Elite OSP, XD OSP, XD Mod.3 OSP, XD Mod.2 OSP, XD-M OSP

TAURUS

Direct Mount:
GX4 T.O.R.O., GX4XL T.O.R.O., GX4 Carry T.O.R.O., TX22 Compact, TX22 T.O.R.O.

Mounts with Factory Adapter Plate:
G3C T.O.R.O., G3 T.O.R.O., G3 Tactical T.O.R.O., 327 Defender T.O.R.O., 605 T.O.R.O., 856 T.O.R.O., Judge T.O.R.O.

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: 856 T.O.R.O. with aftermarket K/RMSc plate
Mounting Plate: Judge T.O.R.O. with aftermarket K/RMSc plate

WALTHER

Mounting Plate Required:
Mounting Plate: PDP Gen 1 Optics Ready
Mounting Plate: PDP Gen 2 Optics Ready, PDP Full Size, PDP Compact, PDP F-Series, PDP Pro, PDP Match, PDP Steel Frame, PDP Pro-X, PDP Pro-E
Mounting Plate: WMP
Mounting Plate: PPQ Q4 Tac, Q4 SF Optics Ready, Q5 Match, Q5 Match Steel Frame