POTD: Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun
In today’s Photo, we’re looking at a Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun
I never really understood the phrase “going mediaeval on someone” – not until I put these two monsters in one room together: The Hatsan Escort AutoDefend TFS 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun with its 14” barrel including a heatshield and a fibre optic front sight, the folding stock that reminds me of the Franchi SPAS 12 and that has a five round shell holder (in addition to the 5+1 mag capacity) – and the Warmonger cleaver by Zu Bladeworx.
Now I get it
The pictures are from Germany and Schrombo, used with permission. Please check his Instagram or Facebook out.
You can find Hatsan’s AutoDefend here.
Specifications (according to Hatsan’s homepage):
- Security & law enforcement purpose 12 gauge, 3” / 76 mm chamber semi automatic shotgun.
- Fixed cylinder choke 14” (36 cm) slug barrel for shot or slugs.
- Magazine cut-off system for single shot.
- Magazine capacity: 5+1
- Fiber optic front sight.
- Heat shield on barrel.
- Integrated picatinny rail on forend.
- Ergonomic design long forend for fast and easy action.
- Strong and durable advanced polymer compound synthetic stock.
- 2-Shotshells holder insert on stock for emergency.
- Spacer shims to adjust the slope of the stock for a perfect fit.
- Oxidation Proof – Chrome plated barrels made of Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum steel.
- All barrels are Proof Tested.
- Tough black matte finish.
- Elastic butt pad for recoil absorption.
- Manual cross-button trigger safety.
- Sling swivels on stock and magazine cap.
- Extra sling swivel between the receiver & stock
I have to say that I am quite tempted to get the 14″ version with a fixed stock, unfortunately, there are some minimum barrel length restrictions here.
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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A warning for all,.........if you're considering a Hatsan product in America you will not meet a worse or slimier bunch in what they call their "customer service" department so do not waste your time. They downright ignore defects and their own warranty. They do not sell anything in the USA which is terribly special or unique where buying their products is your only option. They have ample BBB and AG complaints and quite literally ANY other make will provide better customer service than they do. Remy, Mossy, Winchester, CZ, Tristar, Weatherby, etc.
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