The Hatsan Escort Slugger in 12 gauge with an 18-inch barrel (brand part no. HESL12180001) is a pump-action shotgun built around a black anodized aircraft-alloy receiver, giving shooters a lightweight, durable platform for home defense. Hatsan USA finishes the barrel in black chrome over Ni-Cr-Mo steel for corrosion resistance and tops it with a fiber optic front sight, while a fixed Cylinder choke ships installed. The shotgun is chambered for 3-inch magnum shells, runs a manual cross-button safety, and pairs a synthetic stock and forend with a rubber recoil pad. Among pump-action shotguns, the Escort Slugger favors shooters who want a lightweight home-defense pump.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch magnum chamber.
• Operates as a pump-action shotgun.
• Features an 18-inch black chrome-finished barrel.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 5+1 capacity.
• Equipped with a fiber optic front sight.
• Ships with a fixed Cylinder choke.
• Runs a manual cross-button safety.
• Receiver is black anodized aircraft alloy.
• Fitted with a rubber recoil pad.
• Overall length is 38 inches, weighing approximately 6.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chamber size does this shotgun accept? 3-inch magnum shells.

How much does it weigh? Approximately 6.5 pounds, an intentionally lightweight build.

What safety does it use? A manual cross-button safety.

Buy the Hatsan Escort Slugger 12 Gauge Shotgun

A lightweight, alloy-receiver pump built for home defense is exactly what the Escort Slugger delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.