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The Escort PS Youth is a 20-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun built specifically for youth hunters and smaller-framed adults who need a properly fitted gun without sacrificing real features. At 6 lbs. and 41 inches overall, it carries easily all day through upland cover, waterfowl marshes, or anywhere else you're chasing birds. The short length of pull and 22-inch chrome-lined barrel keep things manageable without feeling like a toy, and the Realtree Max-5 camo pattern on the synthetic stock and forend makes it right at home in the duck blind or the cattails.
The heart of this gun is Hatsan's SMART Valve Piston system, a self-regulating gas piston that cycles both 2-3/4" and 3" shells across a huge load range, from light 7/8 oz. target loads all the way up to 2 oz. magnum rounds, without swapping out any components. You can even mix light and heavy loads in the same magazine and the gun keeps running. The FAST Loading System adds to the package by letting you top off the tube one-handed without having to break your shooting stance. The loading switch doubles as both the carrier latch release and the bolt release when the bolt is locked back, which is a genuinely useful feature when birds are working.
Fit matters more with a shotgun than almost any other firearm, and Hatsan put real thought into this one. Three stock spacers let you dial the length of pull anywhere from 13-3/4" to 14-1/4", so the gun grows with a young shooter over time rather than becoming obsolete in a season or two. Stock shims allow further adjustment of drop and cast for a more personalized feel. The TrioPad rubber recoil pad keeps felt recoil in check, which matters with a 6-lb. gun running full-power 20-gauge loads. The anodized aircraft alloy receiver has an 11mm groove for mounting an optic if you ever want to run it for deer or turkey, and the 7mm ventilated anti-glare rib with brass bead up front handles the usual wingshooting duties well. Five chokes are included (Full, IM, Modified, IC, and Cylinder), and the barrel is rated for steel shot with appropriate choke selection.
Yes, the LOP is adjustable. Three included stock spacers let you set the length of pull anywhere from 13-3/4" to 14-1/4" depending on the shooter's size and preference. Stock shims are also included to fine-tune the drop and cast, so you can get a genuinely custom fit without aftermarket parts.
The SMART Valve Piston is a self-regulating gas system rated to cycle both 2-3/4" and 3" shells across the full load spectrum, from 7/8 oz. light target loads up to heavy 2 oz. magnum rounds. You don't need to swap valves or adjust anything between loads, and you can even mix light and heavy shells in the magazine without any cycling issues.
Yes, with the appropriate choke. The barrel is chrome-plated Ni-Cr-Mo steel, and the multi-choke system is rated for steel shot with specific choke selections. For waterfowl, you'll want to stick with the more open chokes like IC or Cylinder when running steel, which is standard practice with any steel-shot-capable gun.
It works great for both. The short LOP and 22-inch barrel are a natural fit for youth hunters, but plenty of smaller-framed adults find a full-size shotgun uncomfortable or hard to mount properly. At 6 lbs. with an adjustable stock, this one fits a wide range of body types and makes an especially solid choice for anyone who's struggled with the length of a standard field gun.
On a standard semi-auto, loading and releasing the bolt are typically two separate operations. Hatsan's FAST Loading System combines the carrier latch release and bolt release into a single switch, so you can load and chamber a round with one hand without changing your grip or breaking your shooting position. It's a small thing until birds are working, and then it matters a lot.
Five choke tubes are included: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder. That covers the full range from tight turkey-style patterns down to open cylinder for close-range birds or home-defense use. All five are steel-shot compatible with the appropriate choke selection.
| UPC | 817461014800 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HEPS2022052Y |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Chokes Included | F,IM,M,IC,C |
| Safety | Cross Button |
| Shipping Weight | 9.4 |
| Sights | Bead Front |
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