Vortex Defender-CCW, ST, and XL Red Dots Get Dipped in Tan!
Adam Scepaniak 07.08.25

The Defender series of red dots from Vortex Optics – Defender-CCW, Defender-ST, and Defender-XL – have become extremely popular ever since they were brought to market. Now, you can get additional variants like green dots and even new tan body colorways. So, if your pistol, rifle, or shotgun is some type of FDE (Flat Dark Earth) color tone, you can match your optic to your rifle with the same quality and precision as before.
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Barneveld, Wisconsin – Defender already fits how you shoot, with three models to suit any scenario. Now, tan fans can have the dot they love in the color they choose with three new Defender Micro Red Dots available in tan.
Before we jump into the individual specifications for each of the Tan red dots, let’s take a look at all of the attributes that they all share or have in common with one another within the Vortex Optics Defender series of red dots.
- Large Viewing Window for fast target acquisition and large field of view.
- Aspherical Lens for a distortion-free sight picture and truer colors.
- ShockShield™ Polymer Insert to protect against hard daily abuse.
- Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.
Vortex Optics Defender-CCW™ in Tan
Carry with Conviction. Arm yourself with the red dot specifically built for modern, everyday carry.
- SKU: DFCCW-MRD3-T
- 3 MOA Bright Red Dot
- Shield RMS Footprint
- MSRP $349.99
Vortex Optics Defender-ST™ in Tan
The Do-It-All Micro Red Dot. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST™ delivers the adaptability your challenging world demands.
- SKU: DFST-MRD3-T
- 3 MOA Bright Red Dot
- DeltaPoint® Pro Footprint
- MSRP $449.99
Vortex Optics Defender-XL™ in Tan
Makes Fast Work of Fierce Competition. Other red dots are made for competition. The Defender-XL™ is built to win.
- SKU: DFXL-MRD5-T
- 5 MOA Bright Red Dot
- DeltaPoint® Pro Footprint
- MSRP $599.99
As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Vortex Optics and the new Vortex Optics Defender-CCW, ST, and XL red dots in Tan in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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