Winchester SXP Defender Disassembly & Reassembly

Here's how you disassemble and reassemble the Winchester SXP Defender in 8 minutes flat!

[@jefff3886]

I just ordered this gun last week and picked it up this morning. This is my first shotgun. I stripped it down easily thanks to your video, cleaned it all up and put it back together. Everything seems to work smoothly, and in a little while I'm going to find out. I'm about to step out the door and head to the range for my first shotgun practice. Thanks again!

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Congratulations!

[@MrTetsaga]

shouldn't you oil it back after cleaning it? Also should we clean it right after buying it?

[@KillaMurda1871]

@@MrTetsagaYep. It's best to clean your firearm when you first get it, this way you can clean off any anti-rust oils put on at the factory. Oil it after cleaning, not a lot, just enough to coat moving parts with a thin film of oil/lubricant and you should be good to go.

[@theresad6990]

Thank you for the slow and methodical demo. It was very helpful. I will be watching again as I disassemble my new SXP Extreme Defender for the first time so that I can familiarize myself with all the working parts before I take it out for the first time this weekend.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Happy to help, Theresa. Congratulations on your purchase!

[@laughingram7287]

There was a couple times when what you were doing was not in the view of the camera. However, it was a nice and clear demonstration. Thank you!

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@KillaMurda1871]

This video was very helpful, I found your explanation, pacing, and attention to small details very informative. I'm going to start cleaning and assembling my SXP with your video as reference. Thank you!

[@tomtalbot3769]

Great video! The detailed explanations really help. As other viewer noted below, I'm now confident in tear-down and reassembly.

[@rickindurham]

"You'll shoot someone's eye out" I just had a flashback to Christmas Story 😅

[@davidtruglow7381]

I have the long barrel black shadow. Wish you could swap out the tube so to accommodate the 18" barrel. Great vid.

[@barrelroll1742]

I just bought one of these shotguns and this video is by far the best and informative, especially with the bolt as I was considering that to be the most difficult part but you made it all look easy. Now will go into this procedure feeling very confident. Thank you sir!

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thanks for the kind words, Marc.

[@maxtm3000]

same, just picked one of these up a little while ago and this was exactly the video i was looking for

[@donaldcassidy1592]

Ditto DC 73+ CANCER fighter

[@tienkami]

I just realized this is not even the gun I have and yet it helped me put mine back together.

[@miraclemaxlife]

I always appreciate videos like this-easier to follow than owner’s manual. Great job!

[@noneyabusiness4564]

Thanks for the help. I'll check out some of your other videos. Unfortunately my SXP Trench is broken. The slides broke. I have to send it to Winchester to get it fixed.

[@christoFlair777]

Excellent video!!! Well explained and shown. I just got mine in couple days ago, in green cerakote 🤓😎

[@ShadowNTheWillow]

That firing pin is still safer than realigning a Beretta’s spring to the firing rod. Flipping partner of mine forgot to lock everything in place. The top slide turned into the projectile. 🤣

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Excellent video. Question, based on what I've seen, this is a very robust design. Durable. Would you agree?

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thank you. 100% agree. You could say that the design is bullet-proof...

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

@@bandofbrutes1086 after a few weeks, I deem this product to be the best 300 bucks I ever spent. Thanks for your kind reply.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Glad to hear it!

[@611Cowboy]

I’m having issues reassembling, in particular the putting the bolt back in the receiver. It seems to be on the pump correctly but the guide rod is binding on the ejection port side. Did i miss something?

[@greenlex518]

Can you make a video on how to clean and oil it?

[@bandofbrutes1086]

I'll definitely do that after I finish my tactical modification videos--thank you.

[@jrossnjax7]

Great explanation and helpful video! Thx

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thank you!

[@neosmith80]

only thing i would add is what are the oil points before putting it back together? :)

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thanks. I just may do that.

[@elguapo7722]

Has anyone put a sling and bayonet on an sxp trench? I just bought one. I know its not the same but I'd like to try to make mine a pale shadow of the original. Work with what ya got right?

[@NicholsDentRepair]

You should do like ASMR while your repairing or cleaning guns.

[@yammomatta]

is this barrel going to fit a winchester 1300 defender?

[@alo216286]

No, I don't believe they do.

[@dougr2665]

That was excellent!! Do you take request for other guns, say like the Glock 17?

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thanks for the comment, Doug. If I had one, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

[@Evergreen1400]

Glocks are pretty much the pinnacle of tool less takedown weapons, all Glocks ere very easy to field strip and there are probably 5,000 videos showing you how to do it. I know this video on the SXP was awesome but there are already so many videos stripping Glocks it probably wouldn’t make sense for him to make one. Or maybe it would. I’m sure people would still watch it even tho there’s a ton of others

[@o2begrn]

great video thanks

[@pigpaul]

Great video,I seen one on the low. $$$. Should I buy it??

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Up to you. I can only say that I like mine.

[@aviatorgamer3057]

I went in to bass pro and bought this basically on impulse because they were having a sale.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

You're luckier than I am. I had to wait months--and paid full price (happily).

[@thelegended2176]

How do you take the stock off? That’s what I wanted to see lol

[@bandofbrutes1086]

I'll be exploring that soon. Check back!

[@MrRambo1037]

How long is the barrel?

[@bandofbrutes1086]

The minimum allowed by NFA : 18"

[@gear59ok]

tried to watch this but the dainty little gloves were too much..man up

[@josephfenton7577]

He's a part of the blue man group, those aren't gloves

[@williamphillip9749]

I’ll stick to American made not some Turkish prison made weapon

[@natgilson]

Man, that was smooth... Very well done - thank you.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Glad to help--thank you for the comment.

[@toddkilby8582]

I honestly don't understand why Winchester has not done better with sales over the years. I understand that they are made in Turkey these days. I always thought they where great shotguns. Maybe the best pump for the money. The ease of dissembly , and the rotary bolt . The best design out there IMO. Similar to the Benelli Nova.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

I hear you. The shotgun is extremely reliable, virtually indestructible and, assuming you can find one, quite affordable. As for it being made elsewhere, that’s just the world we live in...

[@Magswap]

It also doesn't help that they have a reputation for not feeding, especially with 3" shells.

[@three-letterfriend5890]

You have a very soothing voice. Like Bob Ross, but for guns

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Bob Ross just smiled.

[@ahmetcelalkandemiroglu3931]

Yes,thats it..Slowly,and calm explanations..Many thanks...Now I can disassemble my SXP...:)

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thank you for that.

[@enginakpinar1975]

Such user-friendly and clear instructions. Thanks bro. I'm thinking of purchasing the 7+1 high capacity version of the SXP.

[@bandofbrutes1086]

Thanks, man. For the money, it's solid.

[@donaldcassidy1592]

TY! DC your Kentucky native and current SOFLO cancer fighter who at 73+ feels safer and more knowledgeable. 1st pump.

[@brunol.8608]

Just picked one of these up after my Maverick 88 shit the bed. Thanks so much for your informative, detailed video. People complain about tutorials being long sometimes, but understanding it better helps us do it quicker on our own end with practice. Great content.

[@MizeryScratcher]

winchester is said to have the smoothest pump action. i watch lots of gun vids im surprised dont see many winchester vids! mostly mosberg, remington. i had the 12 gauge 50 years ago with the win-chokes, had something plastic inside dont remember what, i traded it in for an ithica 12 g semi auto that was amazing.

[@cyborg1117]

nice video, thanks wish showed how and where to oil it if needed

[@aarons3961]

Beautifully done. You are a great teacher. Thanks for this. Only video on sxp I found useful!

[@MD-ny1rv]

Easier than mossberg

[@wiara_jako_tarcza]

i have a question for you, i got a bow tie for this shotgun, but i think its too small for this barell, how to put it on the barrel??

[@MultiSweener]

Revisited. Just did a disassemble yesterday. Thanks to you again for the post, your knowledge, and your professionalism. Your voice reminds me of Clive Owen in Inside Man. Calm and cool. Peace.

[@kylefraga5550]

I like how the bolt attaches to the action bars, and how the trigger assembly has all the internals clumped together. I run mossberg myself, had Remingtons in the past, but this looks like a slightly easier process.

[@kathyluke8796]

Thank you! I'm a first time Winchester shot gun owner.... You did an excellent job of explaining how to disassemble and reassemble. Job well done!!

[@brberealdad5977]

Thanks so much! Just bought one yesterday and this video is a great resource!

[@bandofbrutes1086]

I appreciate that--thank you. Good luck!

[@AcidTrvp]

Would this be the same process for a Sxp defender extreme?

[@RenelaranaRodriguez]

Nice video I bought an SXP 20, it's the first one I've bought. I've always liked this thing about weapons and I never thought about buying one, but well, I'm an apprentice because of this, as I was assembling the barrel last night, I didn't want to get into it and I had a mess, watching your video. For the barrel to enter I have to remove the trigger group, is this correct? Thanks for the video...

[@iamcondescending]

"I don't like to put my finger in the trigger guard unless I'm firing." You litterally JUST checked it, and removed the barrel and chamber. I think you'd be fine.

[@lakeimaging7062]

You do a superb job with the explanations and video - THANK YOU!

[@vikramgupta2326]

Tremendous video. Great detail. Thank you. Just ordered my SXP today.

[@marchioneguitars]

Very helpful and clear video, thank you.

[@demondude1000]

How do you remove the extension ring for the slide arm? Im trying to replace the slide arm and i have nothing to break the torque

[@davidfuertes1973]

I own a Stevens 320 that is a carbon copy of this firearm. Now I don’t believe parts are interchangeable but some are.

[@xykane]

wish you wouldve shown sliding the bolt back into the reciever

[@zackerym6281]

I’ve watched this what feels like a million times and my slide arms along with bolt slide doesn’t go back into the receiver what so ever like the video shows. What am I doing wrong?!

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

Thank you this 💓 was very helpful. I'm thinking about buying 🤔 a winchester sxp.

[@ronmcbride3768]

Ok nice but my model 2200 the barrel wont come off and the shell tube the slider wont move forward any ideas ?

[@sg696]

Excellent explanation. Thank you for this.

[@LonnieThomas-v4s]

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[@RD-gv7ub]

is there any way to remove magazine follower plastic cap and replace it with phase 5 12 gauge?

[@expectatiion]

madein İstanbul/TURKEY

[@ethanjohnson7153]

Mine jammed after 2 shots of law enforcement 00 buck the bolt got jammed in the barrel

[@Desmond18674]

Does somebody know what chamber lengt the barrel has?

[@TheDayVee]

Is the triger group full metal or the housing of the parts is plastic like in maveric 88?

[@arthurrobinson4644]

For whatever reason my safety won't go on unless the action is slid back

[@jerrymatula4391]

very helpful. thank you for posting

[@tmk2462]

bro best video ever, thank you so much

[@granthumanoid3045]

I prefer the winchester 1300 defender over the SXP

[@grb876]

Very good instructional video, thank you 👊

[@eskimo1000]

I wonder if its the same process with the Winchester water fowler 🤔

[@michaelfabian2401]

Good deal, thank ya sir!

[@bandofbrutes1086]

My pleasure!

[@b.griffin317]

Does the magazine tube come out?

[@alexdiersen]

The bolt is a little different compared to my 1300. Glad I watched such an informative video. Great job

[@bandofbrutes1086]

I appreciate the kind words--thank you.

[@chrisburchett3018]

Best video on this gun.... Great job brother

[@normlecouvie1921]

i just cant get the trigger assembly to go back in, ideas?

[@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324]

u didnt even take the trigger group apart......

[@Morgusch]

Very very good Video! Thanks 🙂

[@iamhappyso]

How do you get the bolt back in mine is stuck

[@strikerfired6242]

Great video! Thanks for making it

[@nathanruben3372]

Do you have to remove trigger to take out bolt really?

[@BugsBunny-zf7kn]

Great video.. thanks for the info

[@Behappy-tn3zr]

Thank you so much

[@leakedboss]

Thank you this helped alot.

[@youriricher1123]

Very useful thank you !

[@bigdawgsgottaeat405]

Thank you for the help!!

[@joewest1972]

Well done

[@dennykurzawski3690]

Why must the safety be ON?

[@mistertwister5479]

great video....thanks

[@vikramgupta2326]

The explanation of the firing pin/bolt/slide interface geometry was outstanding. Great camera angles. Excellent video, thank you.

[@sski]

Thanks, Brother! Got mine out of the box and the slide wouldn't move in either direction. Couldn't figure out how to proceed without taking it apart willy-nilly until I found your video. wish these gun companies would supply detailed instructions in setup. You covered it so thank you very much!

[@michaelsteen3488]

great detail!

[@normski262]

Thanks for that, very helpful for us knew to the 1300 defender!

[@michaelboone5660]

Bought myself a Winchester SXP hybrid last month I am very pleased with this shotgun and thanks to your video I should have no problem cleaning it now excellent tutorial video thanks brother 😎👍

[@joshhershberger9384]

Amazing video

[@DIRTDIVER882]

Sweet thx for sharing. My buddy just picked up an aluminum mag tube version of this today n fresh out of the box i pulled the forend out n the bolt came out of the receiver n for the life of me i couldnt get it to go back in. I feel like it was catching up on the ejector spring but then the bolt came off the rails n of course the f pin came out 🤣🤣 . But i feel like i could do it blind folded now,thanks again 💪

[@70selvisfan]

Brought this exact shotgun home from Cabela's today. This video was perfect to help me strip it down and clean it. Thank you!!!

[@Sanwizard1]

Thanks! You made disassembly look very simple. It would have been great if you included how you oil it up after cleaning

[@fire1on2off]

Well Done!

[@Robertschannel-1]

Great informative video. As i have just ordered my first SXP Marine Defender shotgun, i am looking forward to learning how to disassemble and reassemble properly.

[@Nordic-bb8nw]

Couldn't figure out how to get bolt back into the receiver after it accidentally came apart on me...Now I know...thank you.