The Heritage Badlander (Heritage Arms part no. BL2018NI) is a 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun with short 18.5-inch barrels and a bright nickel finish, built for close-range work rather than long field crossings. Its compact, break-open design and light overall weight make it a natural choice for home defense or cowboy action shooting. A bead front sight and tang safety keep the controls simple and fast under pressure.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 20 Gauge, offering lighter recoil than a 12-gauge coach gun in the same format.
• Barrels measure 18.5 inches.
• Barrels are mounted in a genuine side-by-side configuration.
• Finished in bright nickel, giving it a distinctive look compared to a standard blued gun.
• Uses a bead sight for fast, intuitive target acquisition at close range.
• Runs a tang-mounted safety for quick thumb access.
• Holds 2 shells, one per barrel, in the classic break-action style.
• Overall length runs approximately 36.7 inches, keeping the gun quick to maneuver despite its short barrels.
• Weighs approximately 8 pounds, giving it a steady feel in hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this gun have? Bright nickel, giving it a distinctive silver look rather than a standard blued finish.

What gauge is it chambered in? 20 gauge, offering lighter recoil than the 12-gauge Badlander in the same format.

How many rounds does it hold? 2 shells, one per barrel, loaded through the break-open action.

Buy the Heritage Badlander 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun

The Badlander’s short barrels and bright nickel finish make it a distinctive, close-range double for home defense or a day on the cowboy action range. 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.