Description
The BullTac takes the idea of a defensive pump gun and compresses it. By moving the action and magazine tube behind the trigger, the bullpup design keeps a full 18-inch barrel in play while the whole gun measures just 27.75 inches tip to tail. That means you get the velocity and pattern benefits of a longer barrel without the length getting in your way around corners, inside a truck, or in a hallway. In 20 gauge it tips the scales right around 6.8 pounds, so recoil stays manageable and the gun feels lively in hand.
What Makes the BullTac 20ga Tick
The barrel is chrome-plated steel with a fixed cylinder choke, and it eats both 2 3/4" and 3" shells thanks to the 3-inch chamber. That fixed cylinder bore is a smart pick for a defensive gun since it throws buckshot and slugs with no fuss and nothing to swap out. Feeding comes from a 5+1 tube, the action runs on a straightforward pump stroke, and a downward shell deflector keeps spent hulls from flinging across your sight picture. A manual cross button safety handles the rest.
Sights and the BullTac's Picatinny Setup
This is the version a lot of folks were waiting for. It ships with a removable Picatinny optics rail that gives you a proper cheek weld and a clean mounting surface for a red dot, which suits a shotgun like this really well. If you'd rather run irons, the detachable carry handle has an adjustable rear sight with a fixed front built in, so you've got backup aiming either way. Side accessory rails on the carry handle leave room for a light or other gear, and a quick disconnect sling mount rounds it out.
Built on an alloy upper receiver mated to a synthetic lower, the BullTac shrugs off weather and holds up to regular handling. It's a compact, no-nonsense 20 gauge that works equally well as a home gun or a trunk gun for anyone who wants punch without the bulk.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hatsan USA / Escort Shotguns
- Model: BullTac Bullpup
- Manufacturer Part Number: HEBP2018PX01
- UPC: 817461019218
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action
- Configuration: Bullpup with pistol grip
- Chamber: 2 3/4" and 3"
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Barrel Material: Chrome-plated steel
- Choke: Fixed cylinder
- Overall Length: 27.75 inches
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
- Sights: Adjustable rear and fixed front in carry handle, removable Picatinny optics rail
- Safety: Manual cross button
What’s Included
- Escort BullTac 20 Gauge bullpup pump shotgun
- Detachable carry handle with adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight
- Removable Picatinny optics rail
- Removable vented muzzle brake and muzzle cap
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the BullTac shoot both 2 3/4" and 3" shells?
Yes. The BullTac has a 3-inch chamber, so it handles both 2 3/4" and 3" 20 gauge loads. The fixed cylinder choke works well with buckshot and slugs, which makes it a flexible option for defense or short-range work.
Why is the barrel 18 inches but the gun is only 27.75 inches long?
That's the beauty of the bullpup layout. By placing the action and magazine behind the trigger instead of in front of it, Escort fits a full 18-inch barrel into an overall length of just 27.75 inches. You keep the performance of a longer barrel in a package that's much easier to swing around in tight quarters.
Does the Escort BullTac come ready for a red dot?
It does. This version ships with a removable Picatinny optics rail that gives you a solid cheek weld and a clean surface for mounting a red dot. If you prefer irons, the detachable carry handle has an adjustable rear sight and a built-in front sight as a backup.
What choke does the BullTac 20ga use and can it be changed?
The BullTac uses a fixed cylinder choke, meaning it's part of the barrel and not swappable. For a defensive shotgun that's actually a plus, since cylinder bore patterns buckshot and shoots slugs reliably without you having to fuss with choke tubes.




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