The Hatsan Escort Slugger Tactical in 12 gauge (brand part no. HEST12180001) is a manually cycled pump-action shotgun built around an 18-inch black chrome-finished Ni-Cr-Mo steel barrel, giving shooters a rugged tactical platform for home defense and slug work. Escatech houses the action in a black anodized aircraft-alloy receiver and pairs it with a synthetic stock and forend plus a rubber recoil pad for comfortable handling under heavier magnum loads. Listed here despite being pump-action rather than semi-automatic, this shotgun feeds from a 5+1 capacity magazine and uses a fixed cylinder choke suited to slugs and buckshot alike. Among shotguns in this lineup, the Slugger Tactical favors shooters who want a simple, dependable manually operated 12 gauge.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge.
• Accepts up to 3-inch magnum shells.
• Cycles as a pump-action shotgun, not semi-automatic.
• Features an 18-inch barrel with a black chrome-finished Ni-Cr-Mo steel construction.
• Runs a fixed cylinder choke.
• Feeds from a magazine with a 5+1 capacity.
• Equipped with a manual cross-button safety.
• Sighted with a fiber optic front sight.
• Built with a synthetic stock and forend.
• Overall length is 38 inches, weighing approximately 6.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun? Pump-action — the shooter manually cycles the action between shots.

What size shells does it accept? Up to 3-inch magnum, in 12 gauge.

What choke does it use? A fixed cylinder choke, suited to slugs and buckshot.

Buy the Hatsan Escort Slugger Tactical Pump Shotgun

A rugged, manually cycled 12 gauge built for tactical and slug work is exactly what the Slugger Tactical delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.