Vortex Defender CCW Enclosed – Waterproof, Drop Test & Range Review

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What Happens If You Dunk Your Red Dot? Vortex Defender CCW Test

We gave the brand-new Vortex Defender CCW (and the ST sibling) one of the harshest real-world torture runs we could think of — water dunks, drop tests, heavy impacts, 600 rounds carried & shot, and zero checks on the range. In short: this is a full hands-on review for anyone considering the Defender CCW as an EDC or duty enclosed solar red dot.

What you’ll learn in this video:
Key specs: 150,000-hour battery life, uses CR2032 cell, solar assist, RMSC footprint (CCW), DeltaPoint Pro footprint (ST).

Reticle options: 3 MOA dot, 32 MOA ring + dot, or dotless ring.

Real durability: multiple drops, thrown in water, banged on steel, and over 600 rounds on a Bull Armory Ultralite Pro / Canik MC9 Prime.

Performance notes: window clarity (no blue tint), no fogging after dunk, no loss of zero after abuse, tactile clicks, lockout & auto-shutoff (shake awake).
MSRP guidance & expected street price.

If you want a concise verdict: after extreme abuse testing and daily carry for ~3 weeks, the Defender CCW held zero and showed no internal fogging — Hunt Fish Shoot gives it our approval for durability and EDC use.

🔧 Gear used in this video:
Vortex Defender CCW (enclosed solar)
Vortex Defender ST (comparison shots)
Canik MC9 Prime (range test)
Bull Armory Ultralite Pro (carry & 600 rounds)

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⏱ Video Chapters / Timestamps
0:00 — Intro / Quick Hook
0:06 — First look: Vortex Defender CCW
0:54 — Background / “I broke a red dot before”
1:25 — Battery & footprint details
1:51 — Plans: future thrash + Canik MC9 Prime test
2:16 — Waterproof demo & clarity / reticle options
2:42 — Features: brightness, lockout, solar + CR2032, RMSC footprint, MOS plate
3:15 — Aimpoint COA & why we dunked it
4:23 — Range prep & ST side-by-side mention
5:16 — Carry impressions
6:15 — First zero check & group (10 yards)
6:49 — Expectations & emitter history
8:08 — Abuse tests: throws, using optic as “hammer”
9:05 — Finish inspection: scuffs, glass check
10:05 — 10-minute auto off, and shake-awake behavior
11:10 — Final dunk & comparison to Aimpoint
13:24 — Price & MSRP vs expected street price
14:29 — Final wrap up: Hunt Fish Shoot verdict


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