Model SX1 shotgun |Winchester Shotguns|Forum|Winchester Collector

I have owned probably 9 or 10 of these over the last 20 years, all Trap Grade. They are very well built shotguns and pretty heavy. I gave each of my grandsons 1 as well as both my son-in-laws. We still shoot trap with them every Sunday when weather permits. The only problem I have had with them is the o-ring on gas cylinder and the buffer in rear of receiver. Both will need replacing periodically. These are available from several different sources on the internet. Also keep the gas cylinder OD clean just like you would any semi auto shotgun. Tom Henshaw a former Winchester executive told my many years ago that it was at the time the best semi auto shotgun made. He told me they tested it against a Remington 1100 and that the 1100 failed at about 6K rounds. They ran over 50K through the SX1 without a failure. His closing remarks were ” but how many people really shoot over 6K rounds through their shotgun?”

Steve

Never owned one of these but my Dad had 2.  Shot it a few times.  He never had a problem with them.

My Dad and myself both shoot Super X Model 1 Skeet guns. Built like tanks, but watch the buffer in the back of the receiver. Readily available on Ebay and elsewhere. Many guys at the local clubs bought them as well. Built with the same quality as the Model 12’s. Unfortunately, people shopped by price and went with the 1100’s. I’d love to find a Monte Carlo trap gun in improved modified for my daughter. Well worth the money!