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There is something about a side by side coach gun that no pump or semi-auto can replicate, and the Heritage Badlander nails that feeling without asking you to hunt down a worn-out antique. Built in Turkey by Buyuk Huglu and imported by Heritage, this 12 gauge pairs old-school looks with modern manufacturing. The barrels, receiver, and controls are all alloy steel wearing a matte black chrome finish, which looks like traditional oxide bluing but holds up noticeably better against wear and moisture. The checkered Turkish walnut buttstock and forend carry a rich dark stain, and a rubber recoil pad on the butt takes some sting out of stout loads.
The twin 18.5 inch barrels are fixed cylinder bore, which keeps things faithful to the original scattergun concept and throws patterns that open up quickly at close range. Chambers are cut for 3 inch shells, so everything from light target loads to full-power buckshot is on the menu. A brass bead rides up front on the solid top rib, double triggers give you instant barrel selection, and the two-position safety sits right on the tang where your thumb naturally lands. Extractors lift spent hulls clear of the chambers for easy plucking, a detail that matters if you shoot cowboy action matches where ejectors are a no-go.
At roughly 6.4 pounds with an overall length just under 35 inches, the Badlander comes to the shoulder fast and swings with a lively, slightly muzzle-forward balance. It is compact enough to store just about anywhere and simple enough that takedown for cleaning is a matter of popping the forend latch and tipping the barrels off the receiver.
Reviewers have consistently praised the wood-to-metal fit and overall finish quality, which punches well above what most folks expect from a working-grade double. Whether you want it for cowboy matches, home protection, or simply because a proper double gun belongs in the safe, this one delivers the goods without the fuss.
No, this 18.5 inch coach gun model has fixed cylinder bore barrels with no choke threading. That is true to the traditional coach gun design and works well for close-range use like cowboy action targets and home protection. If you want interchangeable chokes, Heritage offers separate Badlander Field models with longer barrels that are threaded for tubes.
The chambers are cut for 3 inch shells, so it will run everything from light 2.75 inch target loads up to full-power 3 inch buckshot and slugs. Break actions like this are famously forgiving with ammo, feeding whatever you drop in the chambers. Just keep in mind that heavy magnum loads out of a 6.4 pound gun will let you know they went off.
It uses extractors, which lift the spent hulls partway out of the chambers so you can pluck them by hand rather than launching them. That is a plus for cowboy action competitors, since common match rules require extractors instead of ejectors. It also makes it easy to save your hulls if you reload.
The Badlander is manufactured in Turkey by Buyuk Huglu and imported by Heritage Manufacturing, the same folks known for their Rough Rider revolvers. Turkish double guns from established makers have earned a solid reputation for good fit and finish at working-gun prices, and reviews of the Badlander back that up, with testers noting clean wood-to-metal fit and reliable operation.
| UPC | 727962710630 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BL1218BK-DH |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 18.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Safety | Tang |
| Sights | Bead Front |
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