Winchester SXP Defender
 

I am thinking about picking up a new shotgun, and have been looking at the Winchester SXP defender. The only thing that has been keeping me from buying one is the lack of after market parts. I am specifically looking to put a light and side saddle on the shotgun.

I recently found that Tacstar is making a side saddle for the winchester SX3, and I was wondering if anyone knew if this would fit on the SXP.

The SX3 is an auto-loader so I doubt the pins are in the same location. The SXP is basically a modernized Win 1300 and is a clone to the FNH P12. I have been playing with these a bunch lately and just did a class for a department that switched from the 870s to the SXPs. They were very happy with the choice.

Lights on the mag tube are simple. Integrated into the fore end, a little tougher. I used a CTC Railmaster 202 (white light) on a tube mounted pic rail and it has been working so far. There will be more aftermarket stuff for them soon.

I heard side saddles for a win 1300 are pretty close, but not an exact match, do you have any experience with a side saddle for a FNH P12 on an SXP

Sorry I don't. The group I was working with used the new Blade-Tech mini TMMS with the Carbon Arms TWinS in 8 packs which snap on their duty belt.

i saw there website say its tapped for scope bases now. Would it obstruct a bead if mounted or would it be low pro enough? Id want to mount a microdot of some kind and want a backup if it fails, ive been mostly looking at shotguns with ghost ring rails.

I put this setup on my SXP Defender. Not my photo, but looks just like this

http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-15_Acce...2X-T-MODC.html

http://imageshack.us/a/img571/3125/dsc5044f.jpg

^ I like it...

Barry, What light is that you have? Is that the L&M mount? I have the L&M on my gun, and it is slick.

SureFire G2X Tactical Single-Output LED with CDM MOD-C Shotgun Flashlight Mount

Thanks for the comments.

My wife gave me an SXP Defender for Christmas. So far I love it. Added an Uncle Mikes 5 shot shell holder to the butt stock and a cheap Cree 200 lumen flashlight using a Nebo clamp. Light works great and the clamp seems to hold so far.

Been thinking about a sling but not sure about that...is a sling apt to get hung on a door handle or something else around the house at a critical time...don't know. Haven't given up the thought.

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I have two Winchester Defenders, the older original Defender, and a model 1300...here you go.

Let me clarifly...top two are the original Defenders...bottom is Model 1300 with vent rib...Nebo Redline 250 lumen lights mounted with Nebo clamp...solid setup with three light settings, sos, and strobe mode.

I looked at the SXP today at Academy. balances well, very light, don't know about the 5 round capacity, but overall looked good for $300. I have Mossberg 500's but would like to see the SXP in action.