Vortex Defender Price History & Deals
Headline price stats describe new deals (42 of 46 priced). Other conditions are broken out below, never averaged in.
Built from GunDealAlerts’ own price record — 13,342 tracked prices across 1,928 products from 891 retailers since 2024.
The last tracked Vortex Defender deal was $225 on Jul 16, 2026 — 20% above the $187 90-day street price across 4 tracked deals.
48 deals tracked from r/gundeals
Great deals exist. The Vortex Defender has dropped as low as $119 (tracked Mar 23, 2026) on r/gundeals, which is 45% below the average price of $218.
A good deal is anything under $179. A great deal is under $150. We've tracked 42 priced deals, so this data is solid.
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Vortex Defender Market Analysis
The Vortex Defender typically sells for around $200 on r/gundeals, placing it in the value segment. Across 42 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $119 to $329, with most transactions landing between $179 and $280. That's a 96% spread between the lowest and highest prices, meaning timing and retailer selection matter significantly for this product.
Over the past 19 months, Vortex Defender prices have dropped by approximately 17%. Recent deals have averaged $197 compared to $238 for earlier listings, which could indicate promotional pricing, increased competition among retailers, or a newer model release shifting demand.
The best prices on Vortex Defender have come from Bass Pro, averaging $160 across 6 deals — roughly $58 below the overall average. Historically, December tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $173 — about $45 below the yearly average.
Refurbished Vortex Defender models average $162, a 33% savings compared to new at $242. Across 2 tracked refurbished deals, prices have ranged from $125 to $200. For buyers open to pre-owned, this represents meaningful savings on an otherwise identical product.
If you're cross-shopping, the EOTech EXPS averages $452 across 71 deals. Deal frequency and pricing history for each can be found on their respective product pages.
Vortex Defender Price History
Price Distribution
Vortex Defender Price by Condition
| Condition | Deals | Avg Price | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbished | 2 | $162 | $125 | $200 |
| New | 44 | $242 | $119 | $1200 |
What You Should Know About Vortex Defender
- Best retailers: Bass Pro and Aaoptics have had the best prices on Vortex Defender, averaging $162 — about $355 less than other retailers.
- Best time to buy: Historically, the best Vortex Defender prices show up in December and March. If you can wait, timing your purchase around those months could save you money.
- Save with condition: Refurbished Vortex Defender models average $162 vs $242 new — a $80 savings. These are typically cosmetic-only differences.
- Community favorite: The most popular Vortex Defender deal earned 219 upvotes at $150 — a price the r/gundeals community rated highly.
- Price range: Vortex Defender prices vary widely — from $119 to $329 (a 96% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Vortex Defender deals appear about every 13 days on r/gundeals. Set an alert so you don't miss the next one.
- Target price: Aim for under $179 — that puts you in "good deal" territory.
Tracked Vortex Defender Deals
48 total