The Winchester SXP Black Shadow is a pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with a 24-inch barrel, black synthetic stock, and a 4+1 capacity in 2-3/4-inch shells. At 6 lbs 12 oz, it's light enough to carry all day without fatiguing, and the rotary bolt with four locking lugs gives it a solid lockup under heavy use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794004482 
• UPC: 048702008207 
• Brand: Winchester 
• Model Name: SXP Black Shadow 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Chamber Length: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Overall Length: 44.5" 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. 
• Magazine Capacity: 4+1 rounds (2-3/4" shells) 
• Finish Per Color: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The synthetic stock has textured grip panels that hold well in rain or mud. The 3-inch chamber takes both standard and magnum loads. Invector-Plus choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full) are included and cover most hunting scenarios. The brass front sight bead gives a natural point-of-aim for instinctive shooting. The rotary bolt design locks directly into the barrel, which contributes to consistency shot to shot. 
 
The SXP action cycles quickly for a pump -- Winchester's inertia-assisted design reduces the effort needed to work the action under recoil.

Owners consistently describe the SXP Black Shadow as smooth-cycling and reliable, with few reports of failures to feed or extract across different load types. The 24-inch barrel gets good marks for balance between field maneuverability and pattern development.

The black finish holds up in rough conditions -- this is a working gun, not a display piece, and buyers seem to know that going in.

The two recurring criticisms are weight (some find it slightly heavy compared to competing pumps at this price) and recoil management -- the SXP does not have any dedicated recoil reduction system, so shooters sensitive to kick notice it. Neither issue is a defect; they're tradeoffs inherent to the design and gauge.

Overall it's positioned as a dependable, no-frills pump at a price that makes sense for most buyers.