The Winchester Defender is a well-respected weapon by military and hunters alike. By Staff Writer
The Winchester-produced Model 1300 Defender series of shotguns is derrived from the base Winchester Model 1300 that first appeared in 1978. The Model 1300-series itself features roughly twelve different models including the Model 1300 Black Shadow Deer Combo and the Model 1300 Ranger Deer.
The Model 1300 Defender, which is billed to effectively handle "security situations" can fire both rifled and buckshot slugs from a pump-action, 7-shot tubular magazine system. The slide-action system is also billed as the fastest operating system available to any shotgun of this type. The surface construction of the weapon is coated with a non-glare finish and is made of steel and composite materials. The Defender is available in 12 and 20 gauge.
Combat models include the Model 1300 Police, Slug Hunter, Marine and Stainless Security. A removable TRUGLO fiber-optic sight is available. Due to its high magazine capacity and shorter than normal barrel length, the Defender and its related types of shotguns are banned for use in some European countries.
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Designation:Winchester Model 1300 Defender Classification Type:Combat / Security / Sport Pump-Action Shotgun Manufacturer:Winchester Guns - USA Country of Origin: United States
Operators: the United States of America
Variants
Model 1300 Defender - Base 8-shot model
Model 1300 Defender - Featuring pistol grip and full stock combo.
Model 1300 Practical Defender
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