#SundayGunday: Winchester SXP Extreme Defender FDE

Published on April 18, 2021
Duration: 2:53

This review covers the Winchester SXP Extreme Defender, a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun designed for home defense but adaptable for hunting. Key features include a pistol grip stock, 18-inch barrel with a hard chrome chamber and bore, an aluminum alloy receiver, and a flat dark earth finish. The shotgun comes with an extended door breacher choke and can be configured for turkey hunting with aftermarket chokes. It offers adjustable length of pull and comb height.

Quick Summary

The Winchester SXP Extreme Defender is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun designed for home defense and adaptable for hunting. It boasts an inertia-assisted slide action for speed, an 18-inch barrel with hard chrome lining, a pistol grip stock, and Picatinny rails for accessories. With a suggested retail price of $549.99, it offers a balance of features and affordability.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Winchester SXP Speed Claim
  2. 00:31Introducing the SXP Extreme Defender
  3. 00:49Core Specifications: 12 Gauge, Pump Action
  4. 00:56Flat Dark Earth Finish
  5. 01:0518-inch Barrel Features
  6. 01:18Door Breacher Choke
  7. 01:30Accessory Rails
  8. 01:40Ghost Ring Sights
  9. 01:50Trigger and Safety
  10. 01:58Magazine Capacity
  11. 02:02Stock and Ergonomics
  12. 02:20Recoil Pad and Sling Mounts
  13. 02:28Overall Dimensions and Weight
  14. 02:32Price and Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Winchester SXP shotgun the fastest pump-action?

Winchester claims its Super X Pump (SXP) shotgun is the fastest pump-action in the world, attributing this speed to its inertia-assisted slide action, which helps cycle the pump mechanism rapidly, allowing for quick follow-up shots.

What are the primary uses for the Winchester SXP Extreme Defender?

The Winchester SXP Extreme Defender is primarily built for home defense, featuring a pistol grip stock and an 18-inch barrel. However, its adaptable design also makes it a suitable option for turkey hunting, especially with aftermarket choke tubes.

What are the key technical specifications of the Winchester SXP Extreme Defender?

It's a 3-inch, 12-gauge pump-action shotgun with an aluminum alloy receiver, rotary bolt, and an 18-inch steel barrel featuring a hard chrome chamber and bore. It includes an extended door breacher choke and has a magazine capacity of five 2.75-inch shells.

Does the Winchester SXP Extreme Defender come with sights, and can accessories be mounted?

Yes, the shotgun is equipped with a steel ghost ring rear aperture sight and a steel front blade sight. It also features Picatinny rails on the receiver top and along the barrel for mounting accessories like lights or lasers.

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