Escort BullTac
Escort Shotguns (Hatsan Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Escort Bull-Tac
Overview
The Escort BullTac is a purpose-built bullpup pump-action shotgun that shrinks a full 18-inch barrel into a 27.75-inch overall length for tight-quarters use. Offered in 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and .410 with a 5+1 tube, it has a synthetic pistol-grip bullpup stock, a chrome-plated steel barrel, a detachable carry handle with an adjustable rear sight, a fiber-optic front sight, a removable Picatinny optics rail, a shell deflector, and a quick-disconnect sling mount. A range of variants cover finishes (Colors), magazine feeding (Mag Fed), optics-ready (PX), and tactical (SAP) configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 705 mm (27.76") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| 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
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20 ga, 20 bore
- .410 Bore — also known as .410, .410 ga, 36 gauge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Bullpup Configuration, Pistol Grip, Detachable Carry Handle, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Picatinny Rail, Shell Deflector, Quick Disconnect Sling Mount, Thermodefend Handguard
Variants
- Escort BullTac Colors — Finish
- Escort BullTac Mag Fed — Magazine Fed
- Escort BullTac PX — Optics Ready
- Escort BullTac SAP — Tactical
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Bullpup PUMP-action, introduced 2023. 12ga, 20ga, .410. 18" barrel, 5+1 tube. Detachable carry handle, fiber-optic front sight. Variants: BullTac Colors, BullTac Mag Fed, BullTac PX, BullTac SAP. A separate semi-auto sibling (BullTac SA) is a distinct model.