From Escort Shotguns
The Escort SD-X is part of Hatsan’s Versatile Tactical Shotgun series. Available in either 12 ga or .410 cal, this modern sporting shotgun is offered in all black or FDE Cerakote.
A new gas piston design is mounted around the barrel itself, eliminating the secondary tube that is typically mounted below the barrel of a semi-automatic shotgun. This reduces the weight and bulk of the gun while minimizing felt recoil and muzzle rise. The synthetic polymer lower receiver features an alloy magazine well that ensures a smooth, durable product designed to last.
Hatsan’s patented ThermoDefend forend absorbs and dissipates heat from the barrel while offering a comfortable, controlled grip on the weapon.
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An active buffer tube absorbs recoil and sports a removable buttstock with elevation-adjustable cheek rest. The soft rubber ergonomic pistol grip is also removable and can be replaced with a wide variety of already available aftermarket options. The cocking bolt is reversible to suit a wide variety of shooter preferences.
A carry-handle rear sight and fixed front sight come equipped on each gun, but the included flip-up sights can be installed for use with mounted optics. The forend also features 4 Picatinny rail locations to accommodate multiple accessory mounting options.
Escort SDX12
The 12-gauge models feature an 18" barrel with removable chokes, including an extended cylinder bore choke brake that helps tame recoil with heavy shot or slugs. Standard Full and Improved Cylinder chokes are also included, with other options available from HatsanUSA. Each gun ships with two 5-round magazines, and a 2-round magazine that can be stored in the buttstock. The gun is chambered to accept both 2 ¾" and 3" shells and will cycle them interchangeably with no external adjustments required by the shooter.
Escort SDX12 Specs
| Gauge | 12 GA (gas-operated) |
| Chamber | 3" Magnum |
| Stock & Forend | Pistol grip stock with adjustable comb and accessory rails |
| Receiver | Aircraft Alloy, Black Anodized, Picatinny Rail Fitted |
| Sights | Adjustable carry handle rear sight & fixed front sight. Adjustable front and rear flip-up sights included |
| Magazine Capacity | 5/2 |
| Barrel | Hard chrome plated 4137 steel |
| Barrel Length | 18 inches |
| Overall Length | 37.6 inches |
| Weight | 9.0 pounds |
Escort SDX 12 Features
- Modern Sporting style gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun
- 12 gauge, 3" chamber
- Two 5-shot magazines + 2-shot magazine stored in buttstock
- 18" barrel for shot or slugs – Includes 3 chokes
- Oxidation Proof – Chrome plated Drilled steel barrel
- All barrels are Proof Tested
- Reversible bolt cocking handle for ambidextrous operation
- Fixed tactical stock with integrated pistol grip
- Elevation adjustable comb
- Soft rubber butt pad for recoil absorption
- Detachable alloy upper and advanced polymer lower receivers
- Picatinny sight rails integrated into receiver and forend/handguard
- ThermoDefend forend with ergonomic grip and Picatinny accessory rails
- Manual trigger safety switch
- Detachable carrying handle
- Adjustable rear sight built into the carrying handle
- Adjustable front sight
- Optional flip-up front and rear sight set included
- Sling loops
- Tough matte black or FDE Cerakote finish
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