The Winchester SXP Shadow Defender 12 gauge is a pump shotgun set up for home defense (Winchester part no. 512327395). Winchester gave it an 18-inch barrel, a matte finish and a synthetic pistol-grip stock with textured panels and a tactical ribbed forearm. Two interchangeable comb pieces and two quarter-inch length-of-pull spacers let you fit the stock to iron, electronic or optical sights. Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails are included, and the forward rail suits a flashlight. The 3-inch chamber, five-shell magazine and cylinder choke make it flexible with slugs and buckshot.

Key Specifications

• The gun is a 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, handling 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch shells.
• The barrel is 18 inches with a matte finish and a chrome-plated chamber and bore.
• The choke is an Invector-Plus Flush cylinder tube, which Winchester says handles both slugs and buckshot.
• Magazine capacity is five 2-3/4-inch shells.
• The stock is a synthetic pistol-grip design with textured gripping surfaces and a non-glare matte black finish.
• Fit adjusts with two interchangeable comb pieces and two 1/4-inch length-of-pull spacers.
• Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails are included, and the forward rail is suited to mounting a flashlight.
• Sights are a brass bead front with a removable TRUGLO fiber-optic sight, and the alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases.
• The crossbolt safety is easy to operate, even with gloves.
• Overall length is 38-1/2 inches at 7 pounds 8 ounces, short enough to maneuver in tight quarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount an optic on the Shadow Defender? Yes. The aluminum alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the interchangeable comb pieces let you fit the stock to iron, electronic or optical sights.

Does it come with a light rail? Yes. Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails are included, and Winchester says the forward rail is well suited to a flashlight.

What shells does it handle? The 3-inch chamber accepts both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch 12 gauge shells, and the magazine holds five 2-3/4-inch shells. The cylinder choke handles slugs and buckshot.

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The Shadow Defender is the SXP set up as a home-defense pump from the factory, with the rails, comb pieces and spacers already in the box. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more pump action shotguns.