Hatsan Updates Escort Optima Shotgun

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posted on August 9, 2025
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Hatsan Escort Optima 01
Image courtesy of Hatsan USA.

Hatsan USA’s product line includes a diverse selection of affordable, Turkish-made shotguns and rifles. On the shotgun side, this includes semi-auto, pump and over-under models. Announced in January at SHOT Show 2025, Hatsan’s newly updated Escort Optima over-under shotgun is now available.

Right side of the Hatsan USA Escort Optima over-under shotgun.
Hatsan USA has updated its Optima over-under, including adding 20-ga. and 28-ga. chamberings.

Unlike the original Optima, the new shotguns are offered in three gauges—12 gauge, 20 gauge and 28 gauge. All models have single-selective triggers, a sliding tang safety and extractors and have Hatsan’s “Easy Adjust” action system, which allows the user to adjust the force needed to open the action. Barrels have a 7x7 mm ventilated rib and fiber-optic front sight, and use Hatsan’s Multi-Choke system of interchangeable choke tubes. Their receivers are made of aluminum and have a silver and black engraved finish. The 12-ga. model is also available with a steel receiver and ejectors. Optima shotguns are stocked in checkered Turkish walnut and have a rubber recoil pad.

Engraving on the right side of the Hatsan USA Escort Optima over-under shotgun.
Escort Optima shotguns use and black and silver engraved finish on their receiver.

Models chambered in 12 gauge and 20 gauge have 3” chambers and 28” barrels. Models chambered in 28 gauge have a 2 3/4” chamber and 26” barrels. This results in an overall length of 44.9” for 12- and 20-ga. Optimas and 42.9” for 28-ga. models.Weights are as follows: 12-ga. steel - 7.3 lbs.; 12-ga. aluminium - 6.2 lbs.' 20-ga. - 5.7 lbs.; 28-ga. - 5.5 lbs. All Escort Optima shotguns will retail for under $500. For more information, see the company’s website.

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