The Winchester SXP Black Shadow 3.5-inch Magnum 12 gauge pump shotgun (Winchester part no. 512251292) is a matte black working gun with a 28-inch barrel and a 3-1/2-inch chamber. Its non-glare finish will not flare birds, the synthetic stock and forearm have textured gripping surfaces, and the rotary bolt locks up on four lugs. The 3-1/2-inch magnum chamber and 28-inch barrel give the Black Shadow the reach for waterfowl and turkey loads. It is an SXP from Winchester, built for hunters who want a fast, durable pump without a high price tag.

Key Specifications

• Gauge is 12 with a 3-1/2-inch chamber, chrome plated through the chamber and bore.
• The barrel is 28 inches, a back-bored .742-inch bore that opens up patterns with Invector-Plus chokes.
• The magazine holds 4 shells of 2-3/4 inch length, and a 3-shot adaptor with a speed-plug system comes out without tools.
• Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder) are included, with a flat wrench.
• The front sight is a brass bead, a simple, fast sight picture for wingshooting.
• The aluminum alloy receiver and barrel carry a non-glare matte finish with black chrome on the bolt, slide and action bars.
• The synthetic stock has textured gripping surfaces, an Inflex 1 recoil pad and sling swivel studs.
• A rotary bolt with four lugs gives a strong lockup, and the inertia-assisted pump action is quick to cycle.
• A reversible crossbolt safety is easy to work, even with gloves on.
• The shotgun weighs 7 pounds and measures 49 inches overall, with a 13-3/4 inch length of pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it fire 3-1/2-inch magnum shells? Yes. The chamber is 3-1/2 inches, and Winchester states the action fires factory 2-3/4 inch, 3-inch and 3-1/2-inch steel, tungsten, bismuth and lead loads.

What is the barrel length? The barrel is 28 inches, with an overall length of 49 inches and a weight of 7 pounds.

How many shells does the magazine hold? It holds four 2-3/4 inch shells, and the 3-shot adaptor with a speed-plug system comes out without tools.

Buy the Winchester SXP Black Shadow 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28-Inch Barrel, 3-1/2-Inch Magnum Chamber, Matte Black Synthetic

A 3-1/2-inch chamber on an SXP frame gives hunters a magnum pump at a working price. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more pump action shotguns while you are here.