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There is something about a short-barreled side-by-side that just never goes out of style. The Heritage Badlander is built in that classic coach gun mold: two 18.5 inch barrels, a break-open action, double triggers, and a brass bead up front sitting right between the muzzles where your eye expects it. At 34.85 inches overall and around 6.4 pounds, it comes up to the shoulder quick and swings easier than you would expect from a 12 gauge.
Heritage kept the vintage character where it counts and upgraded where it matters. The alloy steel barrels and frame wear a matte black chrome finish that looks like traditional oxide bluing but holds up noticeably better against wear and moisture. The checkered Turkish walnut stock carries a deep, dark stain with the Heritage logo worked in, and a rubber buttpad on the back end takes some of the sting out of stout loads. Chambers are cut to 3 inches, so it will happily run everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads up to full-power buckshot.
Operation is about as simple as shotguns get. Thumb the lever, drop the barrels, load two shells, and close it up. The tang-mounted two-position safety sits right under your thumb, and each trigger fires its own barrel, so you can pick your moment or send both in quick succession. Extractors lift the spent hulls clear of the chambers for easy plucking, a setup cowboy action competitors will appreciate since it fits the equipment rules for western action matches. The cylinder bore barrels throw patterns true to the original coach gun concept, ideal for close-range work on clays, steel, and pests around the property.
Heritage made its name with affordable Rough Rider rimfires, and the Badlander shows the brand stepping up into serious centerfire territory. Fit and finish have drawn plenty of praise from owners, with tight lockup and clean wood-to-metal fit. Whether you want a wagon-guard classic for cowboy matches, a handy truck gun, or a compact double for the range, this one covers a lot of ground with just two barrels and zero fuss.
This model runs fixed cylinder bore barrels with no choke threading, which stays true to the traditional coach gun design. That open bore throws wide, fast-opening patterns that shine at close range. If you want screw-in chokes, Heritage offers separate Badlander Field models with threaded barrels.
Yes, the chambers are cut for 3 inch shells, so it handles both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch loads. Light target loads are pleasant to shoot, and the rubber buttpad helps soak up recoil when you step up to magnum buckshot. Just keep in mind that full-power 3 inch loads in a 6.4 pound gun will let you know they went off.
It checks the right boxes. Western action shooting rules call for side-by-side shotguns with extractors rather than auto ejectors, and the Badlander uses extractors that lift the hulls for you to pull by hand. The double triggers, exposed-hammer-free design, and short barrels make it a popular pick for the shotgun stages.
The Badlander is manufactured in Turkey and imported by Heritage Manufacturing, the same company known for its Rough Rider rimfire revolvers. Turkish shotgun makers have a long track record with break-action doubles, and owners consistently note the tight lockup and clean fit and finish on this one.
| UPC | 727962709115 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BL1218BK |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 36.4000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 10.2 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 9.0 |
| Sights | Front Bead |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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