Escort Gladius
Escort Shotguns (Hatsan Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2014
Also known as: Escort Gladius Home Defense, Gladius Tactical
Overview
The Escort Gladius is a gas-operated semi-automatic tactical home-defense shotgun introduced in 2014 by Legacy Sports International. Built on a CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum-alloy receiver with an upper Picatinny rail, it pairs an 18-inch cylinder-bore barrel and muzzle brake with a fully adjustable ghost-ring rear sight and an elevation-adjustable fiber-optic front sight. A black polymer stock with a cushioned vertical pistol grip, adjustable comb, and two-round shell holder, plus a lengthened tri-rail forend, round out a defensive package offered in 12 and 20 gauge.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3084 g (108.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1016 mm (40.00") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| 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
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Pistol Grip, Ghost Ring Sight, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Comb, Picatinny Rail, Tri Rail Forend, Shell Holder, Muzzle Brake, Cnc Machined Receiver
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Gas-operated semi-auto, introduced 2014 (Legacy Sports International). 12ga and 20ga, 3" chamber. 18" cylinder-bore barrel with muzzle brake, 5-round tube, ghost-ring sights, tri-rail forend. ~5 lb 5 oz trigger pull. Related pump/semi variants sold in Turkey as Gladius MP20/MPA20.