Escort PS Pump
Escort Shotguns (Hatsan Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Hatsan Escort PS
Overview
The Escort PS Pump is a value-priced 12-gauge pump-action shotgun from Hatsan's Escort line, chambered for 2.75-inch and 3-inch shells. It uses dual action bars to cycle reliably and feeds from a tubular magazine, serving as the manually operated companion to the gas-operated semi-automatic Escort PS field gun. A youth-scaled 20-gauge configuration is also offered.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Dual Action Bars, Ventilated Rib, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Recoil Pad
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
The Escort PS family spans both gas-operated semi-automatic and pump-action configurations across 12, 20 and .410 gauges.
Background
Hatsan markets its Escort shotguns as the workhorse budget line out of Turkey, a country that has become one of the world's largest exporters of affordable sporting shotguns.