Description
There's something about a side-by-side coach gun that never goes out of style, and the Heritage Badlander leans into that heritage without apology. This 20 gauge version wears twin 18.5-inch barrels in a bright, corrosion-resistant nickel finish set against a richly stained Turkish walnut stock, and the combination turns heads at the range. Between the barrels sits a sturdy brass bead that lines up naturally when your cheek settles on the comb, exactly how these guns have been aimed for well over a century.
Why the Badlander 20 Gauge Handles So Well
At roughly 5.6 pounds, this is a light, lively shotgun. The short barrels and break-open action make it quick to shoulder and easy to swing, whether you're working a cowboy action stage or just breaking clays for fun. It's chambered for 3-inch 20 gauge shells, so you've got plenty of load options, and the milder recoil of the 20 gauge in a gun this size keeps long range sessions pleasant. Twin triggers give you instant barrel selection the old-fashioned way, and the tang-mounted two-position safety sits right under your thumb where it belongs.
Old-School Simplicity, Modern Durability
The Badlander keeps the design dead simple: break it open, drop in two shells, close it up. Fewer moving parts means less to fuss over, and the nickel finish over alloy steel shrugs off moisture and handling wear better than the blued guns of the old days ever did. The fixed cylinder bore chokes throw wide, forgiving patterns at close range, which is exactly what a coach gun is built for.
Who the Heritage Badlander Is Built For
Cowboy action competitors will appreciate the fast handling and period-correct twin triggers. Collectors get genuine western character with the flash of that silver finish against walnut. And anyone who just wants a rugged, no-nonsense double gun for the truck, the camp, or the range will find the Badlander does the job with real style.
Key Specifications
- Model: Badlander
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- MPN: BL2018NI
- UPC: 727962710203
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Break-Open Side-by-Side
- Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
- Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Finish: Nickel
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Fixed
- Triggers: Double Triggers
- Sights: Brass Bead Front
- Safety: Tang-Mounted, Two-Position
- Weight: 5.63 lbs
What’s Included
- Heritage Badlander 20GA side-by-side shotgun
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Heritage Badlander 20 gauge shoot 3-inch shells?
Yes. The Badlander is chambered for 3-inch 20 gauge shells, so it handles both 2.75-inch and 3-inch loads. That gives you a wide range of options from light target birdshot up to stouter buckshot loads. In a gun this light, most folks find 2.75-inch shells the most comfortable for extended range time.
Does the Badlander have single or double triggers?
It uses traditional double triggers, one for each barrel. That's period-correct for a coach gun and lets you fire either barrel instantly without flipping a selector. It takes a few rounds to get used to if you've never run twin triggers, but most people pick it up quickly.
What choke does the Heritage Badlander come with?
The barrels have fixed cylinder bore chokes, so there are no interchangeable tubes. Cylinder bore throws wide patterns quickly, which suits close-range work, cowboy action stages, and casual clay busting. If you want tighter patterns at distance, this isn't a screw-in choke gun, and that simplicity is part of its charm.
Who makes the Heritage Badlander and where is it made?
The Badlander series is manufactured in Turkey by Büyük Huğlu and imported by Heritage Manufacturing, the same company known for its Rough Rider revolvers. Turkish makers have a strong reputation for building solid, affordable double guns, and the Badlander follows that tradition with alloy steel construction and Turkish walnut furniture.





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