Description
The Winchester 1300 Defender “Speed Pump” is a legendary 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun. Discontinued in 2006, it is highly prized by collectors and shooters for its inertia-assisted rotary bolt, which mechanically unlocks after firing to propel the slide backward, allowing for exceptionally fast follow-up shots.
Quick Specs
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- Action: Pump-action with inertia-assist (rotary bolt)
- Barrel Length: 18.5″
- Capacity: 5 to 7+1 rounds of shells
- Weight: ~6.6 lbs
- Sights: Hi Glo !
Features & Performance
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- The “Speed Pump”: The standout feature of the 1300 is its rotary bolt, which aids the shooter by popping the slide back the moment the gun is fired.
- Reliability: The firearm is widely considered durable and robust. Additionally, users note that the “Speed Pump” moniker was largely a marketing term, as all Winchester 1300 models feature the same rotary action.
- Shorty Shells: Unlike many older pump shotguns, owners on r/Shotguns suggest that the 1300 can reliably run short-length shotshells out-of-the-box, though some users report occasional feed hiccups.
