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There is a reason so many folks are gravitating toward 20 gauge defensive shotguns lately, and the Winchester SXP Defender in Flat Dark Earth is a good example of why. You get real stopping power with noticeably less recoil than a 12 gauge, wrapped in a gun that weighs right around 6.25 pounds. At 38.5 inches overall with an 18 inch barrel, it swings quick in tight spaces and stows easily in a cabin, camper, or behind the seat. The 3 inch chamber gives you flexibility on loads, and the tube holds five 2.75 inch shells with one more in the chamber.
The SXP earned its reputation on speed. The inertia-assisted slide action uses recoil energy to start the pump stroke for you, so follow-up shots come fast and the action cycles slick right out of the box. A four-lug rotary bolt locks up tight, the chrome plated chamber and bore shrug off wear and clean up easy, and the Inflex recoil pad takes the edge off what little kick a 20 gauge produces. The crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it.
This version dresses the Defender up with a Perma-Cote Flat Dark Earth finish on the barrel and receiver, which holds up better than traditional bluing, paired with a Woodland camo composite stock and ribbed forearm. It looks sharp, but the practical touches matter more: a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight that grabs light in dim conditions, a receiver that comes drilled and tapped for optics, sling swivel studs already installed, and an Invector-Plus threaded muzzle with a cylinder choke included. That last bit is a nice upgrade over fixed-choke defensive guns, since you can swap chokes and turn this into a legitimate small game and camp gun.
This one makes a lot of sense for smaller-framed shooters, anyone recoil sensitive, or a household where more than one person needs to run the gun comfortably. It is light enough to carry all day and quick enough to trust when it counts. A dependable pump gun that pulls double duty without complaint.
Yes, and it is a smart pick for a lot of households. The 20 gauge delivers serious defensive performance with a good bit less recoil than a 12, which makes it easier to control for smaller-framed or recoil-sensitive folks. The 18 inch barrel and 38.5 inch overall length keep it maneuverable indoors, and the 5+1 capacity is right in line with other defensive pump guns.
You can. The aluminum alloy receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a rail or a red dot base is a simple job. It also ships with a TruGlo fiber-optic front sight that is quick to pick up in low light if you prefer to run it as-is.
It does, which is a nice bonus at this price point. The barrel is threaded for Winchester's Invector-Plus system and comes with a cylinder choke installed. Swap in a tighter choke and this doubles as a handy small game or camp gun, or run the cylinder choke for buckshot and Foster-style slugs.
The chamber handles both 2.75 inch and 3 inch 20 gauge shells, so you can run anything from light target loads to full-power buckshot and slugs. The magazine tube holds five 2.75 inch shells. Capacity drops slightly if you load longer 3 inch shells.
| UPC | 048702024412 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 512435695 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Chokes Included | Cylinder |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Length | 42 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 9.1 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 7.8 |
| Sights | Brass Bead |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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