The Winchester SXP Defender TrueTimber Midnight 12 Gauge 18-Inch Barrel Pump Shotgun is a pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with an 18-inch barrel (brand part no. 512450395). Winchester builds the SXP Defender around a fast, inertia-assisted pump action, and this version is dressed in TrueTimber Midnight camouflage on the composite stock and forearm with Gray Perma-Cote on the barrel and receiver. The short 18-inch barrel and a single Invector-Plus cylinder choke make it a compact gun for camp, truck and field duty, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for an optics base.

Key Specifications

• The gun is chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, which sets the longest shell it will chamber.
• The barrel is 18 inches long, which sets the sighting radius and swing of the gun.
• The magazine holds 5 2-3/4-inch shells, which is the capacity Winchester lists for this model.
• The aluminum alloy receiver and the barrel carry a Gray Perma-Cote finish, which protects the metal from wear and weather.
• The composite stock and forearm wear TrueTimber Midnight camouflage with textured grip panels for a firm hold.
• One Invector-Plus cylinder choke tube is included in the flush-mount choke system, and other Invector-Plus tubes can be fitted for different loads.
• The front sight is a removable TruGlo fiber-optic unit with a brass bead, which gives a fast, high-contrast sight picture.
• The reversible crossbolt safety can be switched to suit the shooter and is easy to reach.
• Overall length is 38-1/2 inches, which makes the gun easy to carry.
• The gun weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces unloaded, which affects carry and recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shell length does it take? The chamber is 3 inches, and Winchester lists the magazine capacity as 5 2-3/4-inch shells.

Which choke tubes does it include? It comes with one Invector-Plus cylinder choke tube, and other Invector-Plus tubes can be fitted.

Can I mount an optic on it? Yes. Winchester drills and taps the aluminum alloy receiver, so scope bases can be fitted for an optic.

Buy the Winchester SXP Defender TrueTimber Midnight 12 Gauge 18-Inch Barrel Pump Shotgun, Gray Perma-Cote

A camouflage stock, protective Perma-Cote metal and a drilled-and-tapped receiver make this Defender a compact pump for the truck, the camp and the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more pump-action shotguns.