The 20-gauge SXP Defender brings the speed-pump action to a lower-recoil defensive configuration. At under 6.5 lbs with an 18-inch barrel, it is among the most manageable pump defensive shotguns available — appropriate for users who find 12-gauge defensive loads excessive. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 20 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 2012, USA Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 38" Status: Active Intended use: Home Defense