Hatsan USA is adding an updated, sleeker model of the tactical box magazine-fed shotgun to their Escort lineup with the new Escort DF12. This semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun features an AR-like design with an in-line stock and vertical pistol grip.
With an 18-inch barrel chambered for 2.75 and 3-inch shells, the DF12 has a slender forend and a conventional adjustable triangular buttstock. While it doesn’t cut a lot of weight over the previous Escort SDX12 introduced last year, the DF12 is a little easier to handle with more options for accessories up front.
Like its predecessor, the DF12 comes loaded with features that make it a capable shotgun for all needs, whether they’re gun games, protection at home or hunting. Each DF12 ships with both a 5-round box magazine as well as a 2-round magazine to comply with certain sporting requirements, with 10-round magazines sold separately.
The DF12 is built on a familiar two-piece alloy receiver design with standard AR-pattern controls. The charging handle is fixed to the bolt but reversible for use on either side depending on the shooter’s preference.
The steel barrel is fully chrome plated for protection against wear and corrosion and threaded to accept chokes. It uses a compact gas piston system tucked under the modular forend.
The forend has a full-length 6-o’clock rail as well as short rails at the 3, 9 and 12-o’clock positions. It also has modular slots along both sides for use with the widest possible range of accessories.
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Escort DF12 shotguns ship with two sets of sights, a fixed carry handle setup as well as a folding set of polymer backup iron sights. They also ship with a set of chokes, including a cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified and full choke.
With an unloaded weight of just under 9 pounds, the DF12 is light enough to remain handy but not too light that it’s uncomfortable to shoot. For a little more recoil absorption the stock is fitted with a rubber butt pad. The DF12 has an overall length of just under 38 inches.
As always, the MSRP will be a big selling point, too, at $699. For more information visit Hatsan USA.
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