WINCHESTER 1300 DEFENDER

[@PappyGunn]

This is the second gun I bought. In 1987. I was a young lad venturing in the world and I needed a home defense tool, however humble they may have both been. It just looked and felt right when I bought it. Didn't really know firearms back then. Now I do, and I also learn it's one of the best shotties ever made for this particular purpose. I lucked out. Still have it.

[@jimvac77]

Most underrated home defense shotgun ever. The speed pump feature is legit, it's 7+1 out of the box, and it's stupid reliable. I paid $199 for one in 1995 from Walmart. I stupidly sold it years later, only to buy another one that was like new years later at a gun show. Shame that US Repeating Arms stopped making these. The ones as of 2021 are Turkish made, plastic stocked, and 5+1 only.

[@NitroMonkey91]

I have the Turkish sxp in the marine finish. I mean… it’s nice and all. But I don’t think it’ll ever be as smooth as this 1300 is 🥺

[@Gieszkanne]

There is also a "High Capacity" version with a 20" and full length tube but it only hold 7 , The Mossberg 20" 590 hold 8. But its only on the international site not US. There is also a trench version with wood stock. On the other hand on the US site most version are also available in 20ga on the international site there are all just in 12ga.

[@polioe.4557]

I bought mine in 1995 also for a $100 dollars more than you $299, but I’m not disappointed in the least bit, I hope you find another one😉

[@jimvac77]

@@polioe.4557 I actually did find another, in excellent condition at a gun show...for $400. And I snapped it up. Walmart is where I bought my first one, what a deal.

[@briandishroon]

I added a heat shield to mine.

[@mlmperez1114]

Found one at the pawn shop for 99 bucks. The blueing was completely gone had it refurbished to a matte black kept the original wood stock & corn cob fore grip. Love it!

[@RIPPER334]

Years ago... In fact, it was the last year these were made, I found them on sale at a local Walmart for 259... I bought 4 of them total (one was in 20). I still have 2 NIB. What was funny, that year I gave my dad one for Christmas... Guess he had the same idea, because that's exactly what he got me. We basically just traded guns. You're not likely to find one anywhere near 200 bucks. The last time I saw one for sale, it was over 500.

[@scottdahlberg4890]

Bought mine in 93/94 and just decked it out 2 years ago. Now she is ready for War or when SHTF. My first gun I bought for myself when I lived on my own. Grandads .22, Browning Buckmark .22, Browning HP Practical in 9mm and the Winchester 1300 Defender and a Turkish 8mm Mauser. All I will ever need. My recevier is steel also. Good video.

[@michaelshanahan4965]

I have this gun, love it. What upgrades?

[@scottdahlberg4890]

@@michaelshanahan4965 I went stupid on it. Flashlight with contact pads and also a green laser with contact pads. Put on the Houge rubber stock and pump. Put a 5 shot bolt on frame side saddle. Put a sling on it that will old 25 rounds of 12 gauge. It is sick!!! Also weighs a ton now. Also a fiber tube glow sight. Wish I could post picks for you.

[@gud2go50]

I have one that I bought back in the 1990s and I will never sell it. All I added was the same side saddle you have and a flashlight due to my failing eyes. I also have an 870 that I tricked out, but it is way too heavy to tote around, so I always come back to my 1300. Not to mention that it saved my butt one day with 2 quick shots that dropped a hog who was determined to take me out. Great gun. I still wish they made them now. I would probably buy another one. Great video.

[@rmax2]

I think I bought mine in 1979, still have it and it's still one of my favorite shotguns. Countless rounds through that old gun and still as slick & reliable as it was when it was new! 👍

[@Deorse]

The Winchester 1200/1300 series shotguns had a couple of different variations. To start out, Winchester came out with the 1200 series shotgun in 1964 to replace the more expensive Model 1912. The 1200 had many different models and congratulations and was manufactured by Winchester Olin Basic from 1964 until 1980, when the U.S. Repeating Arms ultimately took over production of Winchester repeating arms from Olin. 1200 Winchoke was a 4+1 turkey hunting shotgun with a 28 inch barrel. There were other hunting variations of the 1200 set up for slugs and buckshot (possibly called "slugger"). They had 1200 defender which was an 18 inch shotgun with a 6+1 configuration, a 1200 Riot also with an 18 inch barrel heat shield and a 6+1 configuration, and a trench model with a 18 inch barrel, heat shield, 6+1 tubular magazine and a bayonet lug for the surplus M1917 bayonets. US Repeating Arms would take over production of the Winchester Defenders and would make a revised version called the 1300. The 1300's would have their magazine tubes extended to 7+1 capacity to accept 3 inch shells and be accommodated with a 20 inch barrel, where as the older 1200's were only 6+1 with 3 inch shells and 18 inch barrels. A lot of the previous models and congratulations of the Defender would still be produced under the 1300 name, with exception of Riot and trench model, although many 1300 Defenders would be produced with heat Shields. The were some econo-box budget models of the hunting variation 1300 called the Winchester Model 120 and Winchester Ranger Model 120 produced to be sold at department stores like Sears, Kmart, and sporting goods stores like Cabela's. The Model 120 variations would come standard with either 28 inch vented rib Winchoke barrels for the turkey hunting variations or 24 inch slug barrel with raised forward and rear fiber optic sights, bother guns will come standard equipped with 4+1 shell capacity tubular magazines. The Model 120's would be produced from 1980 till about 1986 with roughly 5000+ total units in existence. The 1300 would also be produced with a shortened foregrip for youth model hunting variations. The the 1300 Defender was available in both hardwood furniture and synthetic polymer furniture for the later 1980's early 1990's Defenders. The 1300 series/1300 Defender would be produced until 2006 when US Repeating Arms would ultimately go bankrupt.

[@toviyyahjudah6828]

Thanks for the information. I actually just picked up me a 1200 defender that shoots both size shells. I haven’t shot her yet

[@JasonAlexVoorhees]

Actually the 1200 Defender also holds 7+1 shells and can also chamber 3" magnum shells. I own a 1200 myself and I love it to death.

[@AshleyShafty]

Got one last month and it's the most satisfying shotgun I have shot. You were totally right with the fast action and how people [even the sheriff in my family] wasn't ready for how fast it was. I wish I would have bought both while I could!

[@chuckydubree1925]

I found one of these the put a laminate stock on it and forearm I think he is a little high he is asking 400 is that a good deal ? Don't want to let it get away ,or get took what is your opinion , thanks

[@jtan1682]

My dad gave me his for home defense when my husband and I bought a house out in the country. Can't wait to try it out.

[@larsandreasrisy4402]

Good choice 👍 It's a sensible gun to have out om the country and enywhere else 😉 It's generous of your father to pass it along to you! Good man😊

[@robertezell1916]

Bought mine brand new in 1981 at a store called OTASCO. Still runs like a champ today. It stays close among other tactical/riot shotguns placed for easy access in my home and shop and pickup. No grandkids to worry about,,,,,yet, but hopeful. 😂 They come along I’ll change how I deploy my weapons in and around my home, but the old 1300 Speed Pump Riot gun, mine does have RIOT on the barrel will be among the first hard hitting weapons they are taught to shoot, just like their fathers were.

[@texas2wheeler446]

Good video, good to see someone else with passion for the 1300. I bought my defender new around 1985 - came with a black synthetic stock, only mod is an after market sling. Seeing your velcro on shell holder gives me an idea. I also own the 1200 with a 30" full choke non vented barrel (pre winchoke days). It was a Christmas present when I was in 7th grade. I still own and enjoy shooting both. In fact 47 years later the 1200 is still my dove hunting gun. Have always liked the fact on both the 1200 and 1300 that with just a little back pressure on the forearm ejecting a fired round and chambering the next is so fast. At the end and/or during a few Dove hunts other hunters questioned if it was a pump or a semiauto. Although my 1300 stands at the ready just out of site the matt finish is still almost like new thanks to a lightly padded socklike case. My 1200 is still in good shape with the exception of some warn blueing and nicks in the stock from years of hunting.

[@Garyscott7]

I picked one up used & cheap around 1982 or 3 because of the extended capacity. Since then I have had a few more shotguns, even a new Mossberg (horrible customer service) 930SPX tactical I thought I wanted. I but keep going back to the 1300 for the simple smooth reliable works, accurate quick action, shoots anything I put in it and great balanced "it just fits" feel. Lately is has gotten the 6 round side saddle ( although I like the Velcro idea) making it 7+1+6, and a $10.00 1" ring just ahead of the slide grip on the mag tube to hold a left side mounted Streamlight TLR-1. To light up the night and show my old eyes the the 2 1/2" plastic snap-on orange fiber front sight. Keep that tacicool stuff, this one does it all for me.

[@arthurbarrios888]

Glad my father bought two of these, love taking them to range, they have never failed me

[@backwoodswilly1288]

Awesome. Appreciate your sharing sir. My 1300 is my downstairs shotgun. My Remmington 870 is the upstairs SG. Everything you said is spot on.

[@scottschuett7765]

I bought one in 1978 after turning 18. Still have it. It came with a synthetic pistol grip. Bought it at a gun show.

[@hockeyplayah7912]

Nice review and great to see the retro guns. First shotty I owned was that one and sad that they fell from favor. Like yours mine was butter smooth and I ran everything through it without a hiccup.

[@Mike88Actual]

I’ve owned two of these guns, both in 18”, one in synthetic and other in wood. Fast cycling, eats everything you feed it. Both got Surefire forends…having a shotgun with a light is now a nonnegotiable for me. It did change the balance and heft, but it’s a compromise. Last gun I ended up Cerakote’n in FDE, and it turns heads at the range. A very handy and intuitive gun to keep around, shame they are D/C’d.

[@vampire847]

Now that is one beautiful work of art. I look forward to more videos from you Matt. Good to see the video on youtube instead of facebook too. Facebook video players never work for me.

[@maplecityfirearms4818]

Well I appreciate you watching. I plan on uploading a lot more content to our KZbin page from now on.

[@blackwingnut16]

This too was my first gun (purchased by myself). Sadly it was stolen about 10 years ago. I found one on Gunbroker, an older model ...paid about 100 bucks more for it than what I paid on my original. Didn't care, definitely worth it. Good job on the video, thanks.

[@danav3387]

My 1st purchase was also a 1300. It was the marinized model, stainless steel looking. It was a beautiful gun. I regret selling it.

[@chrishoey61]

My Dad bought this exact shotgun after Hurricane Andrew in 1992 for fear of looters which was an actual thing. He passed it on to me and its a fantastic gun.

[@tbok75]

This was what I bought back in 94, sold it a couple years later tho. I was young and needed money quick.

[@0patience4flz]

I like the walls...i have the 1300 too...good video..get two defenders. Need a back up...i love mine ...im still excited about my TWO winchester 1300s. 😉 Horns up!!

[@realfire6883]

Nice review, I have the 1200 defender and it's a keeper!

[@jaysongiroux9156]

My Mom had a 77 defender. She was as about 100 pounds and never let anything hit the ground after her first shot. Also carried a 77 Python 6.5 in blue. Both were 150 from an old friend.

[@mv5203]

Thank you. Quick and interesting.

[@maplecityfirearms4818]

Much appreciated!

[@harveydarvey4585]

I found one online and the guy was only selling it for less than $300! The gun is so light and the perfect size for me. Gun had some rust and discoloring though it still functioned normally. Took it to a shop to get it restored and I can't wait to get it back.

[@JDMorris81]

Thanks for the review. I love and prefer the old school classic look myself. I was planning on buying a Maverick and replacing the synthetic with wood before I found out about these. Now I might just try to find one of these.

[@ModernTraveler]

I just bought one of these for $350 this week. I’m so excited

[@prestonmonaghan499]

The 1200 was discontinued because the bolt opens when fired due to the flex from the plastic wedge that holds the magazine tube in. The legal department thought it was best to stop producing it. Apparently, Winchester couldn't come up with a better cheap shotgun. New management came in through the doors, and the 1200/1300 rolled out the door. This time the marketing department called it an assisted action to put a positive spin on a problem engineering couldn't fix due to the construction of the receiver and magazine tube construction. A steel receiver would have made it more expensive than the competition. Today it is made in Turkey and sold as the Winchester SXP.

[@googlechicken]

They are great shotguns and I will prolly pick one up , right now I have a Stevens 320 which is an almost identical clone to the 1300 made in China. I paid 150 bucks for it and I actually really like it the action has broken in super smooth. But nothing beats the real thing and I love the wooden furniture and that corn cob grip

[@stevenlawson9460]

I have one bought it in the. 90s its a good gun still have it I use it for home defense

[@vinceruland9236]

I have a 1982 model. Been well used, but still functions perfectly. I want to have mine parkerized.

[@GirlCarpenter]

Got mine in 2019 for $250. Replaced a Mossberg 500 and love it!

[@guynall4025]

Just picked up one today as my second home defense shot gun will be adding a light to it as I have one on my other hdf shotgun. Confused a bit mine holds 7 plus 1 in chamber says made in Connecticut but says speed pump on the side I was told the speed pump is a Turkish gun with only 5 rounds

[@larsandreasrisy4402]

Nice video and great gun👍😊 I own a satin black 18" cylinder bore Defender 1300, composite stock and frontgrip/pump grip. I got it from a close freind that bought it new in 1990 and ONLY shot 25-50 skeet loads thru it and put it away😁 I live in Norway,so we obviously have other currensy than us dollars here,so i paid the equivalent of 250$ for it in as good brand new condition from him.. Here this is s bargain..so as i said,hi is a close freind 😊 It was the first long gun i got for many years and it's a good gun i really like and it have served me well😊 I really liked your Shotgun with nice finish and pretty wood stocks and to see your video and review😊 I'm subscribing on your channel now😊 Keep up the good work 👍

[@toddkilby8582]

Years ago A reputable gunsmith told me that the Winchester 1300 was the best pump shotgun for the money. That includes the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 Express. He did specify that the 1300 was better than the Express not Wingmaster .

[@blakewebb7776]

Liked the video brother, quick question you said you cleaned up the receiver and wasn't going to re-blue it what did you use to help clean it up I have a great Winchester 1200 made in 1974 the receiver has a lot of scratches on it now and I wanna make it look better without re-blueing it any help would be great

[@SamSquids]

I'm actually kinda thinking of buying one just to add to my "Cool Video Game Guns" collection (so far I have only a Nova Tactical), since this shotgun is in Max Payne, that and I just think it looks pretty slick with that wood furniture and bluing.

[@rico989]

I've went through 2 shotguns so far a Remington 870 older model with rifle sights. As well as a Mossberg 500AT sold both of them. Really looking at one of these from a local pawnshop really like the look and the action seems so smooth. Really thinking about selling my 10/22 take down model for one of these.

[@jakejimenez7973]

This was my first gun to ever own it used to be my dads

[@automandan]

That's such a nice why have I never heard about it? Simple because of Remington and Mossberg. When you think of self defense shotguns you think of the Remington 870 and a mossberg 500 series . So sadly to 1200 and 1300 series shotguns kind of got lost by the wayside. And they never got to play blissett I that the model 12 GOT

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Thank you

[@kennethhill613]

What would you says better 870 or 1300 defender?

[@johnross5909]

I've bought two for myself and one for each of my 4 kids.

[@billdollar7011]

I've had my 1300 (in black) for 22 years. It has seen off 7 big cobras in that time. But I've always found the comb angle too acute....I have to grind my right cheek into the stock to line the sights up. Apart from that....magical...

[@jimvac77]

Cobras? Yikes, where do you live?

[@coryferguson8234]

I had 1 in 1999 for awhile but the circumstances I existed in at the time didn't allow me to keep 😢

[@brannder982]

I love mine! I traded a Jennings .22 and a .22 revolver for it. What a sucker 😂

[@Mossy500A]

That shotgun was in Max Payne.

[@Shankdaddy16]

Mossy500A That’s why I got mine lmao

[@barryschugart6941]

what was the price on the gun .

[@michaelbrininstool4515]

Your looks just like mine (my first shotty), which I purchased in 1990 for ~$195. I was wondering if it is possible to turn it into a 3 gun competition shotgun (8-12 in the tube, screw in chokes). I.e. can the tube and barrel be changed out or is the defender series non-alterable? I remember reading somewhere that implied that normal 1300 barrels and tubes would not work on the defender. My Mossberg 500 is set up for turkey and I don't want to change it. My Remington 870 is antique, so I won't alter it.

[@JohnDoe-zl6ph]

I bought one in 94 for $200 brand new. It sleeps an arms length away from where I sleep. 😉

[@Daniel-xq7ny]

I love the Winchester SXP defender Dark Earth better. It's as light, the same action and the "dark earth" comes with removable Invector Plus chokes. Just less rounds in the magazine is the down side of the SXP defender vs the 1300 defender.

[@tylerdirden3416]

Question is: I got a 1200 gauge that only accepts 2 3/4, cn I buy a 18in defender barrel and mag tube and screw it into the receiver and only run 2 3/4 out of it and not foresee any problems with the chamber?

[@johncaccamo]

Tyler Dirden yes. Can shoot 2.75 but not 3”. I put a 1300 defender on my 1200...kept the 4 round tube, though...

[@prestonmonaghan499]

Check out an exploded view of the magazine tube. To remove it you drive it through the receiver. Your problem is two very small screws that hold the guide rails the bolt carrier rides on inside the aluminum receiver. They work loose and fall out or get struck by the carrier group and get torn out of the soft receiver. There is no fix for it. Really, this is a cheap shotgun. People like it, but it could have been better designed, but Winchester wanted to drive Mossberg out of business.

[@michaelshanahan4965]

If you want to upgrade to cool stuff, ATI has a great stock with a cheek piece, and a cool front grip.

[@ARIES5342]

Such a great piece, WHY don't more companies make tac accessories for it? Adam

[@XDWX]

Tacstar makes a side saddle for it. Many accessories for the Winchester SXP are compatible. Nordic Components has a barrel clamp for lights/laser and sling mount. There isn't much more you need for a pump shotgun.

[@kennywise237]

I have the FN P12 SG...The Winchester 1300 clone!

[@ericrogers1241]

They also cycle the shorty shells without modification. 12+1

[@ratlips4363]

Love mine....all I can say!

[@polioe.4557]

I have one too

[@normski262]

Can anyone tell me how to unload a 1300 defender if you have a slug in the breach and don't wish to fire it, as my one, ( unloaded) if the cock it, it locks everything, until you pull the trigger.... If you had a live slug it would mean you have to fire it.

[@hockeyplayah7912]

You should be able to push the release button next to the trigger guard. Certainly try this at your range and pointed in a safe direction.

[@raziqnyb2983]

I have this one bought in 1995

[@jforeman8401]

Love mine ❤

[@dene1196]

They are $400+ now if you can find one.

[@albertreade7607]

Is it 6+1 or 7+1?

[@achillesiq491]

7+1

[@achillesiq491]

7+1 with 2 3/4 shells that is.

[@ameliepoulain7388]

How much this gun new ???

[@prestonmonaghan499]

It is now called the SXP

[@prestonmonaghan499]

It is around $350 new

[@JorgeLuna-x7m]

That my first shotgun

[@txcowboyingup78]

I found one for 150 bucks. Its a bad as gun. Mine had been tactical done up. Way Before me. I've hit targets at 100 yards with buck shot. Its my house gun. Its smooth and fast pumping. Mine we call it the can opener. It will put a can of whip ass fast

[@frankcastle4435]

Bought one today for $250.00 it’s marked KCSO

[@mashajalilova7270]

Hi bro iz Kazakhstan))))!

[@michaelshanahan4965]

I got that it’s awesome.