BudsGunShop.com - Drilled and tapped?

Hi Samuel and welcome. This model is Drilled and Tapped for Scope Bases. Cheers and stay safe!

Hi Samuel, yes sir this is drilled & tapped.
SXP Marine Defender Features
Matte hard chrome plating on barrel, magazine tube, slide arms and other components for the ultimate protection against wear and the elements
Alloy receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases
Synthetic stock with textured gripping surfaces gives your hands a sure, non-slip grip and the non-glare matte black finish won’t give you away
Tactical ribbed forearm for better control when you need it most
Hard chrome-plated chamber and bore make these surfaces highly resistant to wear and corrosion
Traditional brass bead front sight plus a removable Truglo® fiber-optic sight offer a fast, natural sight picture
Invector-plus choke tube system with cylinder choke installed works with slugs or buckshot
Rotary bolt with four massive lugs provides strength and solid lockup
Drop-out trigger group allows easy cleaning
Crossbolt safety is easily operated, even with gloves
Inflex technology recoil pad directs felt recoil down and away from your cheek to reduce flinch and fatigue
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Stay safe & have a great day!