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Left-handed semi-auto shotgun options have always been slim, and the Escort PS Auto in Realtree Timber is one of the more practical answers Hatsan has put out. This isn't a right-hand gun with the stock swapped out. It's built from the start with a true left-hand receiver, meaning the ejection port, bolt handle, and controls are positioned for a left-handed shooter. The 28-inch chrome-lined, oxidation-resistant barrel gives you a solid sight plane for wingshooting, and the 3-inch chamber means you're not leaving any load options off the table. The Realtree Timber camo dip covers both the synthetic stock and forend, making it a solid pick for waterfowl blinds, turkey season, or upland work in brushy terrain.
Hatsan's SMART Valve Piston is the heart of this gun's reliability. It's a self-regulating gas system that automatically adjusts to handle 7/8 oz target loads all the way up to 2 oz magnum rounds in both 2-3/4in and 3in shells. You can mix light and heavy loads in the same magazine and the gun just keeps cycling. That kind of versatility is genuinely useful in the field, especially when you're running steel waterfowl loads one hunt and softer upland loads the next. Pair that with Hatsan's FAST Loading System, which combines the carrier latch release and bolt release into a single switch, and reloading becomes quick and intuitive even with gloves on.
The aircraft alloy receiver has an 11mm groove milled on top for scope or red dot mounts, and the 7mm ventilated rib runs the length of the barrel with a brass bead front sight for traditional pointing. The tube magazine holds 4+1 rounds, and a migratory plug drops that to 2+1 for bird seasons that require it. A magazine cut-off lets you single-load without clearing the tube, which is a handy feature in the field.
The synthetic stock comes with shims for adjusting drop and cast, so you can fine-tune the fit rather than just living with whatever comes from the factory. Checkered grip panels on the stock and forend give you a secure hold in wet weather, and the rubber buttpad helps take the edge off on longer shooting days. Sling studs are mounted from the factory, so you're not threading inserts before your first hunt. For a shotgun in this price range, the feature count is genuinely hard to argue with.
It is a true left-handed shotgun, not just a reversed stock on a standard right-hand action. The receiver itself is built for left-hand operation, which means the ejection port throws brass to the left and the controls are oriented for a left-handed shooter. This is a meaningful difference from guns that simply flip the stock and still eject spent hulls across your face.
Hatsan's SMART Valve Piston is a self-regulating gas system designed to handle 7/8 oz light loads through 2 oz magnum loads in both 2-3/4in and 3in shells without any manual adjustment. It will also run mixed loads in the same magazine, which is handy when you're transitioning between field and waterfowl hunting. Like any gas-operated semi-auto, keeping the piston assembly clean will help ensure consistent function.
The Escort PS includes a full five-choke set covering Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder constrictions, along with the choke tube wrench. The threads on current Escort 12ga models are compatible with Rem-Choke pattern aftermarket chokes, which opens up a wide selection of extended and specialty tubes if you want to expand your options.
Yes. The aircraft alloy receiver has an 11mm groove machined on top specifically for scope or red dot mounting. You will need 11mm rings or a rail adapter to bridge to a Picatinny-style optic, but the base is there without any additional machining. The standard configuration also includes a 7mm ventilated rib with a brass bead for traditional shotgun pointing.
It does, especially for a gun designed around left-handed shooters who are already accustomed to making fit compromises. The included stock shims let you adjust cast and drop to better align your dominant eye with the rib, and there are stock spacers to extend the length of pull. Getting the fit right on a semi-auto wingshooting gun directly affects where the pattern hits, so it is worth spending ten minutes dialing it in before your first hunt.
The 3-inch chamber handles steel and heavier non-toxic payloads without issue, and the chrome-lined, oxidation-resistant barrel is well suited for wet conditions. The Realtree Timber camo pattern blends well in marsh and timber environments. Gas-operated semi-autos like this tend to shoot softer than inertia-driven guns when running heavy steel, which is a real comfort advantage over a long morning in the blind.
| UPC | 817461017757 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | HELHPS1228TB |
| Shipping Weight | 9.5 |
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