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Escort DF12

Name: Escort DF12
Brand: Escort

Gas-operated · 12 Gauge · introduced 2019

Also known as DF12, Escort DF-12

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About the Escort DF12

The Escort DF12 is a gas-operated semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun built on an AR-style modular platform by the Turkish maker Hatsan Arms under its Escort brand. It feeds from detachable 5-round box magazines, chambers 2¾-inch and 3-inch magnum shells, and uses Escort's SMART Valve self-regulating gas piston to reliably cycle loads from light 7/8 oz target rounds up to heavy 2 oz magnum shells. Its alloy upper and synthetic lower receiver, buffer-tube-mounted stock, pistol grip, detachable carry handle with rear sight, and Picatinny rails give it the ergonomics and accessory flexibility of a modern sporting rifle.

The DF12 packages a traditional autoloading shotgun mechanism inside an AR-15-style chassis, letting shooters run heavy magnum buckshot and light target loads out of the same detachable magazine without any manual gas adjustment.

Escort DF12 specifications

General

Type: Shotgun
Action: Gas-operated
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: 12 Gauge
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 457 mm (18.0 in)
Overall length: 955 mm (37.6 in)
Weight (empty): 4.04 kg (8.90 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Smoothbore

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Aluminum
Stock: Synthetic
Finish: cerakote

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 2560 J (1888 ft·lb)
Effective range: 50 m

History

Introduced: 2019
Production status: In production
Country of origin: TR

Features

Ar style configuration
Smart valve piston
Self regulating gas system
Reversible charging handle
Detachable carry handle
Adjustable front sight
Flip up sights
Picatinny rail
Buffer tube stock
Adjustable cheek rest
Ergonomic pistol grip
Chrome plated bore

Safety

Manual safety
Cross bolt safety

Ships with two magazines (a 5-round and a 2-round) plus Cylinder (brake), Improved Cylinder, and Full choke tubes. Offered in Flat Dark Earth or Black Cerakote finishes.