Escort BTS Bullpup
Escort Shotguns (Hatsan Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Escort BTS12, BTS Bullpup
Overview
The Escort BTS is a magazine-fed, gas-operated semi-automatic bullpup shotgun built around Escort's self-regulating SMART Valve Piston, which cycles 7/8 oz through 2 oz magnum loads with no adjustment. The bullpup layout packs an 18-inch barrel (20-inch in .410) into a sub-29-inch overall length for close-quarters work. It features an alloy upper and synthetic lower, a 14-inch top Picatinny optics rail, ThermoDefend forend, reversible charging handle, ambidextrous magazine release, an elevation-adjustable cheek rest, and a shell deflector. Detachable five-round box magazines feed the action.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3674 g (129.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 732 mm (28.82") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
- .410 Bore — also known as .410, .410 ga, 36 gauge
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Ambidextrous Safety
- Features: Bullpup Configuration, Smart Valve Piston, Self Regulating Gas System, Reversible Charging Handle, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Shell Deflector, Picatinny Rail, Thermodefend Handguard, Adjustable Cheek Rest, Flip Up Sights, Pistol Grip
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Gas-operated semi-auto bullpup, introduced 2024. 12ga (18" barrel) and .410 (20" barrel). Detachable 5-round box magazines (also 2-rd in 12ga, 3-rd in .410). 14" Picatinny rail, flip-up sights included. Black matte and FDE Cerakote finishes.