The Winchester SXP Defender Forged Carbon 20 Gauge is a short pump-action shotgun finished head to toe in a full-coverage Forged Carbon hydrodip pattern (brand part no. 512457695). Winchester pairs the finish with a composite stock, an aluminum alloy receiver and an 18-inch barrel with a chrome-plated bore and chamber. It takes interchangeable Invector-Plus chokes, so it can pattern small game or take accessory tubes for buckshot and slugs. The compact package is made for camp, truck and off-grid use as much as home defense.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20, with a 3-inch chamber that is chrome plated along with the bore.
• The barrel is 18 inches, a compact length that handles easily in tight spaces.
• The finish is Forged Carbon, a hydrodip pattern that covers the barrel, receiver and stock.
• The choke system is Invector-Plus Flush, and one cylinder choke tube is included.
• The front sight is a fiber optic unit for fast acquisition, and Winchester lists it as removable with a brass bead also provided.
• The tubular magazine holds five 2-3/4-inch shells.
• The stock is composite with textured grip panels and a cylinder forearm.
• The receiver is aluminum alloy, and the gun weighs 6 pounds with an overall length of 38-1/2 inches.
• The safety is a crossbolt design, part of the SXP pump platform.
• Sling swivel studs are installed, so a carry sling can be attached without modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What choke does it come with? One Invector-Plus cylinder choke tube is included, and the gun accepts other Invector-Plus Flush tubes for different loads.

Is the Forged Carbon finish just on the stock? No. The Forged Carbon hydrodip pattern covers the barrel, receiver and stock.

How many shells does it hold? The tubular magazine holds five 2-3/4-inch shells, and the chamber is 3 inches.

Buy the Winchester SXP Defender Forged Carbon 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun

If you want a compact pump with a finish that stands out from the usual matte black, this Forged Carbon Defender delivers it on a proven rotary-bolt action. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more pump-action shotguns.