The Winchester SXP Defender shotgun in 20 gauge with an 18-inch barrel (brand part no. 512252695) is a compact, fast-handling gun built for home and truck defense. Winchester finishes this SXP Defender in matte black with a composite stock and fits a cylinder choke to the short barrel for tight-pattern close work. A crossbolt safety and brass bead sight complete a simple, dependable defensive shotgun. Among pump-action shotguns, the 20 gauge SXP Defender favors shooters who want a lighter-recoiling defensive pump.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 20 gauge with a 3-inch chamber.
• Features an 18-inch barrel.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 5+1 capacity.
• Fitted with a cylinder choke.
• Runs a crossbolt safety.
• Equipped with a brass bead sight.
• Barrel finished in matte black.
• Built with a composite stock.
• Overall length is approximately 41.7 inches.
• Ships at approximately 7.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 20 gauge for a defensive gun? It gives lighter recoil than 12 gauge while keeping the same 18-inch, fast-handling barrel length.

What choke does it use? A cylinder choke, suited to close-range defensive work.

Buy the Winchester SXP Defender Shotgun

A compact, lighter-recoiling 20 gauge defensive pump is exactly what this SXP Defender delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.