Winchester's SXP Defender Series

According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a defender is “One that defends.” Winchester’s “one” is its lineup of SXP Defender Series shotguns. From the original Defender to the SXP Defender Extreme to the all-new Extreme Marine Defender, Winchester has you covered.

The look and design of most Defender shotguns suggests home defense. While the Defender Series makes a great option, all models in the line are excellent all-around shotguns. From small game to 3-Gun to turkey and deer, the SXP Defender shotguns do it all.

The OG of this legendary pump-action lineup, the SXP Defender, is available in 20- and 12-gauge models. Both wear 18-inch barrels with a tactical ribbed forearm for increased control. With a muzzle-to-pad length under 39 inches, the Defender is easy to pack and carry, making this do-all shotgun equally well suited as a camp protector and in the deer and turkey woods. An economical synthetic stock with a textured gripping surface ensures easy handling and maximum control when needed. 

The fully chrome-plated, fixed cylinder choked barrel ensures wide patterning to give you the confidence that you’ll hit what you’re aiming at. Instead of sending one bullet, you can unleash 100s of smaller pellets. The SXP Defender will also handle slugs and buckshot.

Other must-note features of this under $370 pump-action shotgun include black chrome protection on the bolt and other components and a hard chrome-plated chamber and bore. Winchester went the extra mile to ensure wear and corrosion resistance inside and outside. The drop-out trigger group means easy cleaning, and the cross-bolt safety is conveniently located and easy to operate.

The latest addition to Winchester’s extensive Defender lineup is the Marine Extreme Defender. This sweet-looking, pump-action 12-gauge shotgun has eye appeal with a matte black synthetic pistol grip stock with two interchangeable comb pieces and a matte chrome barrel and magazine tube. An excellent multi-purpose shotgun, the Marine Extreme Defender will help you dominate a 3-Gun course, jelly the head of a longbeard, and should you ever need it, protect you and your family. The 18-inch barrel is highly maneuverable, chambered in 3-inch, and comes with an Invector-Plus Door Breacher choke tube. This aluminum alloy receiver with matte finish pump-action heeds the versatility call.

The shotgun has a Picatinny optics rail for easy mounting and a ghost ring rear sight with blade front sight — a perfect tactical pairing to keep you on target. Side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails allow for the addition of tactical accessories. Another Winchester win, the Speed Pump rotary bolt system increases the speed at which you can pump the shotgun, ensuring faster follow-up shots.

Sleek, slim, and highly maneuverable, Winchester Repeating Arms’ SXP Extreme Defender FDE is an on-the-shelf stunner. The Flat Dark Earth finish on the composite pistol-grip stock, forearm, receiver, and barrel blends with the matte black Inflex recoil pad, Picatinny optics rail, and heat shield to give this shotgun a racy look.

Of course, when you opt for a Defender, you get much more than good looks. From the 3-Gun course to the turkey woods to leaning in the corner of the family camper, this hard chrome chamber and bore shotgun won’t let you down. A pair of interchangeable comb options and two 3/4-inch length-of-pull spacers ensure a custom fit. This shotgun promises consistent patterning whether optics are mounted, or you rely on the ghost-ring sight attached to the rail's front and single-front bladed sight. The gun has one Door Breacher extended choke tube, sports a 3-inch hard-chrome chamber, and wears side-mounted Picatinny accessory rails.

If you’re looking for a short, compact, maneuverable shotgun that will cut down longbeards, bust bucks, and give you a sense of security when you close your eyes to rest, look no further. Winchester's SXP Hybrid Defender - Woodland is a highly versatile pump-action shotgun with a tough-as-nails woodland camo hydrodipped composite stock and cylinder-style forearm. The aluminum alloy receiver and other metal parts wear a matte black finish to reduce shine, and the 18-inch barrel with Invector-Plus (CYL) choke tube ensures maneuverability and top-end pattern density and adaptability.

Though the shotgun comes with only the Cylinder choke tube, it pairs well with all Invector-Plus tubes, meaning you can hunt everything from small game to turkey to feral hogs and bucks. The hardened chamber and bore reduce wear and tear, and the drop-out trigger group ensures easy cleaning.

The Shadow Defender, the Stealth bomber of the Defender series, is a ghost. It is a pro-grade, high-technology pump available in 20- and 12-gauge models and is cloaked in a matte black finish. Like all SXP Defender models, the Shadow features a 3-inch chamber and a highly maneuverable 18-inch barrel. The total weight on the 12-gauge is under eight pounds, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for Winchester bases and rings, making adding a scope or electronic sight super simple.

Black chrome protection on the bolt and other components lasts longer than traditional bluing, and the brass bead and removable TRUGLO fiber-optic front sight ensure rapid target acquisition. The tactical ribbed forearm and easy-to-grip pistol-grip stock promise ultimate control when you need it most.

All told, there are 16 different SXP Defender models to choose from. Winchester offers an array of styles and color options to fit your needs. Visit your local dealer and add a Defender to your shotgun arsenal today.