The Winchester SX4 Defender Woodland 12 gauge shotgun (Winchester part no. 511320395) is a gas-operated semi-auto built on the Active Valve system, with a 18.5-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. A Woodland camouflage synthetic stock pairs with a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote barrel and aluminum receiver, and an LPA front sight and rear ghost ring sight ride on a Picatinny optics rail. The controls are oversized, the grip area is reshaped for a surer hold, and a reversible crossbolt safety keeps the right or left thumb in charge. It is an SX4 from Winchester, built for hunters and field shooters who want a semi-auto that cycles a wide range of loads.

Key Specifications

• Gauge is 12 with a 3-inch chamber, and the barrel is an 18.5-inch length that handles easily in tight cover.
• The barrel carries an Invector-Plus flush choke system, and three tubes (Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder) are included with a flat wrench.
• The magazine holds 4 shells of 2-3/4 inch length.
• Sights are an LPA front sight and a rear ghost ring sight, set up for quick sight pickup.
• A Picatinny optics rail on the receiver accepts a red dot or other optic.
• The barrel and aluminum receiver wear a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish that resists weather and wear.
• The synthetic stock is finished in Woodland camouflage, with textured gripping surfaces and an Inflex 2 recoil pad.
• The action is a semi-auto, gas-operated Active Valve system, with a spring-loaded ejector and a drop-out trigger group for cleaning.
• A reversible crossbolt safety can be set for left or right-handed operation.
• The shotgun weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces and measures 39-1/2 inches overall, with a 14-1/4 inch length of pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does it have? The barrel and aluminum receiver are Flat Dark Earth Cerakote, and the synthetic stock is finished in Woodland camouflage.

Does it have a rail for an optic? Yes. A Picatinny optics rail is built into the receiver, and the LPA front sight and rear ghost ring sight remain usable.

How many shells does the magazine hold? The magazine holds four 2-3/4 inch shells, and the 3-inch chamber also accepts 3-inch 12 gauge shells.

Buy the Winchester SX4 Defender Woodland 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 18.5-Inch Barrel, FDE Cerakote with Ghost Ring Sights

Woodland camo on the stock and Cerakote on the barrel give this SX4 a field-ready look, and the 18.5-inch barrel keeps it short for the blind or the truck. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto shotguns while you are here.