The Heritage Badlander (part no. BL1218BK) is a full-power 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun with short 18-inch barrels and a black walnut stock, built for close-range use rather than long field crossings. Its compact break-open design makes it a strong option for home defense, and the black walnut finish gives it a darker, more understated look than the nickel-finished variants.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 Gauge, delivering full-power performance in a short, close-range package.
• Barrels measure 18 inches.
• Barrels are mounted in a genuine side-by-side configuration.
• Stock is finished in black walnut, a darker look versus the nickel Badlander variants.
• Uses a front bead sight for fast target acquisition at close range.
• Runs a tang-mounted safety for quick thumb access.
• Holds 2 shells, one per barrel.
• Uses a break-open action to load, unload, and swap chokes.
• Overall length runs approximately 36.4 inches, and it weighs approximately 8.9 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gauge is this gun? Full-power 12 gauge, chambered for close-range defensive or field use.

What finish does it have? Black walnut, a darker, more understated look than the nickel-finished variants.

How short are the barrels? 18 inches, keeping the gun quick to handle in tight quarters.

Buy the Heritage Badlander 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun

Full-power 12-gauge performance in an 18-inch, black-walnut-finished package makes this Badlander a strong close-range choice. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse the rest of our side by side shotguns selection from Heritage Arms.