ALL NEW Vortex Defender ST Red Dot

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The all new Vortex Defender ST red dot! It’s here and all new for 2024. This red dot comes in the 3 MOA and 6 MOA size and is an enlarged version of the Defender CCW red dot. It’s packed full of features and at a price which undercuts its competitors by a lot.
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The Defender ST from Vortex Optics features a Leupold Delta Point Pro footprint to maximize compatibility and is a great red dot optic for Sig P320 pistols. We mounted ours on the P320 AXG Legion got it zeroed. Although it has a much lower deck height than the DPP, it still has a large objective window with super crisp and clear glass. It’s a durable option to compete against the Sig Romeo 2 or Romeo 1 Pro. Although Sig recently developed the Romeo X Pro red dot, we still haven’t seen those hit the market for testing.
The Defender ST ships with a 2032 battery compartment on the top with screws for mounting it in any popular pistol on the market. It even included a Glock MOS plate to mount it on your favorite G19 or G17! This full size pistol red dot checks all the boxes and we put it through the paces. The best part of this, is the optic is backed by a lifetime warranty from Vortex with the VIP warranty plan! For testing we mounted it atop our Franchi Affinity 3.5 12 Gauge shotgun with the supplied picatinny rail mount. For testing we ran 3 1/2” 12 gauge turkey magnum loads and bird shit and then zeroed out dot on the P320.
We tested zero, round count, slide racking off the texted and reinforced housing to see durability! You want to see how it did, watch the whole video and see for yourself first hand. We are an honest group here and we owe it to our viewers so let us know what you think of our comprehensive review. But stay tuned for a follow up video and see how this does in the long run!
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@bs8713 5 ай бұрын

That's why I like this channel, real world tests and real world results!

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@DukeTolgo 5 ай бұрын

I’m a fan of Vortex and glad they are bringing out newer pistol dots.I like the design and feature set.I think it held up well all things considered.The strikes on the barricade is a lot of shock for a small electronic device.

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

I do to, I also feel like this was an anomaly. We tried a 6MOA variant without the same issue! It’s a great red dot!

@The2AExperiment 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I was curious about this optic. At least the Vortex warranty is top notch. I was able to simply take a Vortex UH1 back to the place I bought it, and they just handed me a new one and sent the old one back for me. That could just be a Fin Feather Fur Outfitters thing they do as a courtesy, but Vortex definitely backs their products.

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

They 100 percent do! The optic in this video which lost zero is at vortex right now for repair/replacement. I have owned many different brands and have had issues with almost all of them. Vortex is by far the best when it comes to customer service and satisfaction

@carterhealy4164 5 ай бұрын

Looks very nice. I still would love to see a head to head test between the Holoson 507c, rmr, and the defender st.

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@N_T1 4 ай бұрын

Great red dot! Especially for the price👌

@HuntFishShootChannel 4 ай бұрын

For sure!

@Legatus2kx 2 ай бұрын

I have a defender CC, i did my own in house test and nothing killed it. The only thing that messed it up was heat. I racked it on the table, on rock, on the back of my boot, i through it, through it in a bucket of water, mud, sand and the bastard didn't die, but a little bit of heat and then it messed up. I called vortex and within two weeks i got a new one, im sold. I put it in my p365XL and its not coming off, nice optic, good price and durable in moderate heat, not extreme heat though.

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t had the issue with heat on the CCW but that’s good to know. They do have a Gen 2 of the CCW now. We returned this dot for the video to vortex and had a new one in one week exactly including shipping both way. The current one is a tank and love it.

@GreymanEDC 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video man! I was super surprised to see it deviate from -0- after racking the slide . And the fact you couldn't get it back to -0- leads me to believe there was some type of physical break. I thought it would at least be able to handle what the ccw defender can. I have the CCW Defender and thats definitely one of if not the most durable red dot out there . Besides the ridiculous Cylee Bull XPro lol

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

We were very surprised as we did the same with the Defender CCW. After this video we took the 6MOA model off the shotgun and onto the 320. Did the same thing with it and no issues whatsoever! So that’s a huge plus. The 3 MOA model is at vortex now for replacement or repair and should have it back this week. I think ours failing was an anomaly to be honest but nonetheless it happened!

@GreymanEDC 5 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChannel aaahhh that's making more sense. You thinking some type of manufacture defect or something internal being out of spec that caused the first one to fail?

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Yeah possibly, it’s at Vortex now and their product development team is looking it over because it hasn’t happened in their recent testing and they want to be sure it wasn’t a batch issue or if it was just an anomaly! Either way they are being awesome about it and getting me taken care of!

@inurfaceson9722 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@JakeCamo 5 ай бұрын

I remember humble marksman or hop having an issue where it would disappear at the bottom of the window (worse if you cranked the elevation). Hopefully not still an issue?

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

I didn’t notice anything like that in our testing

@caesarselfreliance.4081 5 ай бұрын

Vortex Micro Red Dots will always be their Achilles heel. Their scopes however are excellent value.

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

They are much better and this thing is really good, I feel like ours was an anomaly. But we shall see!

@Amiga3000D 2 ай бұрын

This has been a great review. I have been impressed by the improvements of this optic over the Defender CCW. However, your failure happened three months ago and I know that Vortex usually fixes things in a couple of weeks at most. If you have received a repaired or new optic, I would love to see an update and final review of this optic.

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

Did get it fixed! The new one is perfect, we bought two more after this one and love them. Also the new defender CCW has an improved emitter, battery life and auto shutoff after 10 min of no activity

@Amiga3000D 2 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChannel Good to hear. Did you test the fixed unit like the original review? Will there be a follow up video with the results after getting it repaired? Thank you for your reviews. They have been informative and I know I a, not the only one that appreciates them.

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

@Amiga3000D yes we did! No issues and has been perfect, no follow up video at the moment but stay tuned!

@justinmoore4088 Ай бұрын

@Hunt Fish Shoot Good shit...love the fact you showed the optic failing. Your test was not too hard on the optic, we've all seen Cowan's RMR videos where he's punished those optics and they're GTG. It could be a one off failure and I'd love to see you do the exact same test on the new optic. I've already read comments from the Vortex nut huggers screaming from the hill tops about how much better this optic is..years of testing...😂 I guess we'll have to wait and see, though I'm not gonna hold my breath.

@HuntFishShootChannel Ай бұрын

I do feel like this was a one off but happy to show the results as they happened! I have three of these optics now with no issues and they have been perfect! I do recommend them now but was apprehensive at first!

@leesamuelson 5 ай бұрын

just got another new Defender CCW today.. They are already now shipping with the new 10 minute auto shut off.

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Yes they are!

@jose21932007 22 күн бұрын

Is there any way to tell if it’s 10 minute shut off, Besides waiting to see if it shuts off? Just got one a couple weeks ago

@leesamuelson 22 күн бұрын

@@jose21932007 the box it comes in say 10 minute auto shut off in the description.

@HuntFishShootChannel 22 күн бұрын

@jose21932007 the versions out now are all produced like that

@gearbarrel6237 5 ай бұрын

Guess you kinda get what you pay for. Thank you for and honest review

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Honesty is what our viewers expect! Unfortunate it happened but we shall see how the follow up goes!

@richardw2801 4 ай бұрын

Can you still see the iron sights mounted on the Mr920p?

@HuntFishShootChannel 4 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@GreymanEDC 5 ай бұрын

Im very excited to see if/when they release a closed emitter pistol red dot , when they do im definitely buying one for my Echelon!

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure they are working one! I agree with you! I’ll buy a pile of them 😂

@mr.tacticalpizza 5 ай бұрын

Did they fix the refresh rate from the smaller one? Everyone I’ve seen has had a terrible refresh rate

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

Yes they have and we only saw that issue with the 3 MOA Defender CCW not the 6 MOA. The ST series doesn’t have that issue with either of them!

@michaelrosen9217 5 ай бұрын

There is no refresh rate. The LED is constantly on.

@mr.tacticalpizza 5 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChannel thank you 🤙

@rich1958 2 ай бұрын

How does it compare to holosun with them being the biggest competitor right now.

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

It’s a DPP footprint and definitely one of the best options with that footprint, yet has a low deck height like an RMR with a big window like other DPP optics. The glass, dot, battery loading, battery size and looks are all better than the Holosun. We had an issue with this optic but with two others and a replacement, they have all been great.

@charles17508 2 ай бұрын

Delta point pro footprint what why would they do that and why would they make a top mounted battery why wouldn't they just do a side mounted ?

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

The delta point pro footprint is very popular and used by 320s and many competitive pistols have the footprint also. There is no issue with a top load battery when they have low deck height with this one!

@corruptbanjo27 5 ай бұрын

Does the box says what country its made in?

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

It is made in China

@JBLieder-vw4kc 2 ай бұрын

Will that red dot work will it work on mr920p?

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

We have a review video of the Mr920P and we have this mounted!

@brianfranklin5616 4 ай бұрын

Do you know if that will fit a Echelon?

@HuntFishShootChannel 4 ай бұрын

Yes it definitely does!

@AJohnSmith 2 ай бұрын

Vortex is like SIG: use purchasers as R&D. They’re better bc of the warranty. They’re building their coffers.

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

Sig definitely does that with their guns but so does many other companies

@Matthewdennis1 3 ай бұрын

Do you prefer a single dot or a dot with a circle?

@HuntFishShootChannel 3 ай бұрын

Always the plain circle dot!

@Matthewdennis1 3 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChannel that’s the one that doesn’t have the circle around it?

@HuntFishShootChannel 3 ай бұрын

Correct. Just a single dot, no halo.

@Matthewdennis1 3 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChannel thank you for the reply, also do you typically run a weapon light on all your edc pistols?

@HuntFishShootChannel 3 ай бұрын

@Matthewdennis1 I pretty much always use a weapon light. If it’s a defensive pistol, it gets a weapon light. The benefits far outweigh any reasons not to.

@chaoticcaninejb 5 ай бұрын

🤦‍♂️

@HuntFishShootChannel 5 ай бұрын

🤷‍♂️

@wintersoldier4335 2 ай бұрын

What about scratcjing Im finding Vortex coating scratch ultra easy ona pistol

@HuntFishShootChannel 2 ай бұрын

No issues

@wintersoldier4335 2 ай бұрын

@@HuntFishShootChanneli sent mine back Ive had both Venom.and this scratch easily tired of Vortex sending lemons....Venom wouldnt zero next scratched ....Vioer has been fine but discontinued....done w Vortex going Eotech Holosun or anytjing but