The Winchester SXP Shadow Defender 20 Gauge 18-Inch Barrel Pump Shotgun is a pump-action shotgun chambered in 20 gauge with an 18-inch barrel (brand part no. 512327695). Winchester builds the SXP Shadow Defender around a curved pistol-grip stock with two interchangeable comb pieces and two 1/4-inch length-of-pull spacers. Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails are included for a light or other accessories, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases. A cylinder choke and ribbed forearm round out a gun made for home protection.

Key Specifications

• The gun is chambered in 20 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 barrel and receiver have a matte finish with black chrome on the bolt and other components, which is non-glare and resists wear.
• The synthetic curved pistol-grip stock has textured grip surfaces and two interchangeable comb pieces, which adjust drop at the comb for iron, electronic or optical sights.
• One Invector-Plus cylinder choke tube is installed in the Flush system, which handles both slugs and buckshot.
• The front sights are a traditional brass bead plus a removable TruGlo fiber-optic sight, which give a fast sight picture.
• The crossbolt safety is easy to operate even with gloves on.
• Overall length is 38-1/2 inches, which makes the gun easy to carry.
• The gun weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces unloaded, which affects carry and recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the stock be adjusted? The stock has two interchangeable comb pieces to adjust drop at the comb and two 1/4-inch length-of-pull spacers to fine-tune the fit.

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

Does it include accessory rails? Yes. Winchester includes side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases.

Buy the Winchester SXP Shadow Defender 20 Gauge 18-Inch Barrel Pump Shotgun, Pistol-Grip Stock

An adjustable stock, accessory rails and a scope-ready receiver make the Shadow Defender a pump you can set up for your own sighting system. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more pump-action shotguns.