Winchester SXP Defender Trigger assembly problems

[Heat]

Hi everyone, this is my first post in the forum, i hope i can post more in the future about updates and range reports if i can find more time for it.

I got a brand new Sxp defender with 20" barrel and 7 capacity magtube with fixed choked slug barrel couple days ago and yesterday i tested it with 28-34 grain slugs without any problem,i shot 150 rounds( approximently )
Only issue that i experienced the 20" barrel likes 32gr and above slug loads for accurate shots, anything lower than 32gr can shoot 5 to 10 inches high at 40 yards. 32gr and above are dead accurate at the same distance.

After first range visit, i noticed that the trigger group is slightly loose and it wobbles

When i grip the trigger guard i can wiggle the assembly side to side when the bolt closed/foward position.
Also whole trigger group can play side to side when its dissassembled, that i tried to show in the second video.

It functions without any problem rightnow , but i am not sure how its gonna play in long term use and after higher round counts,

For the videos;

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Thank you.

 

[1KPerDay]

Welcome to THR. If it works, I personally wouldn't worry about it. The 120/1200/1300/SXP line is pretty much the bottom of the barrel quality wise, but they are generally good functional shotguns. If it ain't broke, don't mess with it, says I.

 

[Heat]

Thanks, i am planning to visit the range this weekend, if its stays the same and not gonna progress after shooting.
its ok for me.

 

[kudu]

And another welcome to THR. You might have grains and grams mixed up, 1oz is about 437 grains.

The 120/1200/1300/SXP line is pretty much the bottom of the barrel quality wise, but they are generally good functional shotguns.

They will fill the need for a shotgun, but more than likely won't last for high round count of tens of thousands of rounds.

i am planning to visit the range this weekend, if its stays the same and not gonna progress after shooting.
its ok for me.

Keep an eye on it, if it gets worse, might have a smith look it over. A little wiggle is not uncommon.

 

[Heat]

Thanks alot, I will post the updates this weekend, if it gets any worse i will try to change the whole assembly from warranty.