One tough and versatile gun. This isn't another "home defense" shotgun that diligently sits waiting for a situation that might never come. This SXP is a compact gun with a tough and good looking finish that you can toss in with your gear each time you go offroad" camping" fishing" or just off the grid to get away from it all. Built to use interchangeable Invector-Plus chokes" you can get excellent patterns for taking small game" screw in the appropriate choke for the slugs of your choice" or an improved cylinder choke for buckshot or slugs for protection against bears or whatever other threat you might find in the wild.