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Winchester SX4 Defender 12ga 18.5″ 3″ Chamber Woodland/FDE

SKUTSW|162503 Conditionnew CategorySemi Auto Shotguns
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About this product

The Winchester SX4 Defender is a compact, semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun built for versatility across defensive, upland, and competition contexts. It pairs a compact 18.5-inch barrel with a 3-inch chamber and a Woodland camouflage synthetic stock with a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish on the receiver. The design incorporates an Active Valve gas system and back-bored technology to improve cycling reliability across a broad range of loads.

Key Specifications

  • The action is Semi-Auto for rapid follow-up shots and consistent cycling.
  • The gauge is 12 Gauge for broad ammunition compatibility.
  • The barrel measures 18.5 inches for compact handling in confined environments.
  • The chamber accepts 3-inch shells for extended ammunition capability.
  • The listed capacity is 4 (2.75″ shells) in the standard configuration.
  • The stock is synthetic with Woodland camouflage and includes a pistol-grip style for control.
  • The receiver is an FDE aluminum alloy with a Picatinny optics rail.
  • Sights are an LPA front and ghost-ring rear arrangement for rapid sight acquisition.
  • Chokes included are Full / Modified / Improved Cylinder (Invector-Plus flush type).
  • Operating system is a self-adjusting Active Valve gas system with chrome-plated chamber and bore.

The SX4 Defender combines compact dimensions and practical features to serve a range of field and defensive roles. Its configuration — compact barrel, robust gas system, ghost-ring sights, and included choke set — makes it a flexible platform for users who value reliable operation and straightforward ergonomics.

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Specs at a glance

Winchester SX4 Defender 12g… SPECS AT A GLANCE 18.5 inches SIZE
Editorial diagram — measurements verified during testing.

Key attributes

upc048702026454
manufacturerWinchester
manufacturer part number511320395
actionSemi-Auto
atf typeShotgun
barrel length18.50"
caliber/gauge12 Gauge
capacity4- 2.75" Shells
chokes includedFull/Improved Cylinder/Modified
colorFlat Dark Earth
modelSX4
package height3.0
package width9.0
product typeShotgun
safetyCrossbolt
shipping weight8.8
sightsLPA Front/Ghost Ring Rear
sights typeFixed Sights
length37.4000
Sources & methodology. Editorial review and rating by Declan Vance based on hands-on testing notes and published vendor specifications. Pricing verified at time of publication.
$932.99