Independent field journal · Practice, evidence, judgmentIssue No. 01 / Summer 2026
KGKNOWN GROUNDClarity and capability in a contested world
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Product record · Specifications checked July 23, 2026

Defender-ST

Duty-focused reflex optic.

Editorial status

current

Research record; not firsthand tested.

Key facts

optic

Weight: 1.48 oz
Dimensions: 1.83 in long; 0.38 in / 9.7 mm deck height
Compatibility: DeltaPoint Pro footprint

Typical price

Not listed

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Description

Duty-focused reflex optic.

Specifications

Documented specifications for Defender-ST
DesignOpen emitter
BatteryTop-loading CR2032
Reticle3 or 6 MOA red dot, depending on model
Adjustment1 MOA per click
Eye reliefUnlimited
Battery lifeUp to 25,000 hours
Magnification
Adjustment range115 MOA elevation; 145 MOA windage
Motion activationAuto-Shutoff with motion activation

Sources and verification

Reviewed pistol mounting paths

Published compatibility records for Defender-ST
Pistol configurationResultMounting detailsVerified
Glock G19 Gen6 Optic Ready
G19 Gen6 Optic Ready · Glock Gen6 Optic Ready
plate requiredGlock Glock Gen6 04 Plate (oem) — OEM screws.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato HD P4.5 HOST
Staccato HD P4.5 HOST · Staccato HD HOST
plate requiredStaccato Staccato HD HOST DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato HD P4 HOST
Staccato HD P4 HOST · Staccato HD HOST
plate requiredStaccato Staccato HD HOST DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato C2 Optic Ready
Staccato C2 Optic Ready (DPO) · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Glock G45 Gen6 Optic Ready
G45 Gen6 Optic Ready · Glock Gen6 Optic Ready
plate requiredGlock Glock Gen6 04 Plate (oem) — OEM screws.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5
Echelon 4.5 · Springfield Echelon VIS
direct mountNo plate required — Pin set 3; optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato HD C3.6 HOST
Staccato HD C3.6 HOST · Staccato HD HOST
plate requiredStaccato Staccato HD HOST DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato C Optic Ready
Staccato C Optic Ready (DPO) · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Glock G17 Gen6 Optic Ready
G17 Gen6 Optic Ready · Glock Gen6 Optic Ready
plate requiredGlock Glock Gen6 04 Plate (oem) — OEM screws.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Walther PDP Full Size — 2.0 Cut
PDP Full Size — 2.0 Cut · Walther PDP 2.0 Optic Cut
plate requiredWalther Walther PDP 2.0 DPP / Shield Plate (oem) — Use screws specified for the exact optic.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato XL Optic Ready
Staccato XL Optic Ready (DPO) · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Walther PDP Compact — 2.0 Cut
PDP Compact — 2.0 Cut · Walther PDP 2.0 Optic Cut
plate requiredWalther Walther PDP 2.0 DPP / Shield Plate (oem) — Use screws specified for the exact optic.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato XC Optic Ready
Staccato XC Optic Ready (DPO) · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato P DPO
Staccato P DPO · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato HD C4X HOST
Staccato HD C4X HOST · Staccato HD HOST
plate requiredStaccato Staccato HD HOST DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Staccato Staccato CS Optic Ready
Staccato CS Optic Ready (DPO) · Staccato DPO
plate requiredStaccato Staccato DPO DeltaPoint Pro Kit (oem) — Use the exact Staccato DPP/HOST kit instructions and optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 16, 2026
Not personally tested
Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C
Echelon 4.0C · Springfield Echelon VIS
direct mountNo plate required — Pin set 3; optic-manufacturer screws.Checked July 15, 2026
Not personally tested

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