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There is something about a side by side coach gun that just never goes out of style, and the Heritage Badlander in nickel leans into that appeal hard. The bright nickel-plated barrels and frame sit over richly grained Turkish walnut, giving you that old west stagecoach look with a finish that shrugs off moisture and fingerprints far better than the blued guns of a century ago. Heritage introduced the Badlander line in late 2023, and this nickel version followed as a dressed-up take on the same rugged platform.
The twin 18.5 inch barrels are cylinder bore, so your patterns open up quickly, which is exactly what you want at close range. Both tubes are chambered for 3 inch 12 gauge shells, and a brass bead up front gives you a fast, clean reference point. Twin triggers let you pick a barrel instantly, and the tang-mounted safety falls right under your thumb the way a proper double should. It is a genuinely handy gun too, measuring just under 35 inches overall and weighing right around 6.4 pounds unloaded, so it swings fast and carries easy.
The break-open action could not be simpler to run: drop the barrels, load two shells, snap it shut. That simplicity is a big part of why doubles like this have stuck around for well over a century. Cowboy action competitors will appreciate the traditional manual of arms, and anyone who wants a no-nonsense scattergun for the truck, the cabin, or the range will find the short barrels and light weight make it a pleasure to handle. The fixed walnut buttstock and forend feel warm in the hand and give the gun real character, the kind of wood you find yourself wiping down just to admire.
Between the eye-catching nickel finish, the walnut furniture, and the straightforward double-barrel design, the Badlander manages to be both a looker and a worker. It photographs like a safe queen but runs like a tool, and that combination is harder to find than it should be.
Yes, the Badlander is chambered for 3 inch 12 gauge shells, so it will also happily run standard 2.75 inch loads. Keep in mind that with a gun this light, full-power 3 inch magnums deliver noticeable recoil. Most owners stick with 2.75 inch field or buckshot loads for regular shooting.
No, both barrels are fixed cylinder bore with no threading for interchangeable chokes. Cylinder bore throws wide patterns quickly, which suits the short 18.5 inch barrels and the gun's close-range purpose. If you want tighter patterns at distance, a choked field gun would be the better fit.
Twin triggers are the traditional setup on side by side shotguns, with each trigger firing its own barrel. The front trigger typically fires the right barrel and the rear trigger the left. It gives you instant barrel selection and keeps the mechanism simple, which is part of the appeal of the classic coach gun design.
The nickel plating over the alloy steel barrels and frame is corrosion resistant and holds up well against moisture, sweat, and handling. It is a practical upgrade over traditional bluing when it comes to rust prevention. A quick wipe down after use will keep it looking sharp for years.
| UPC | 727962710029 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BL1218NI |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.2 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 8.2 |
| Sights | Bead Front |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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