The Escort Field Hunter Youth is a 20 GA pump-action shotgun with a 22-inch barrel, chambered for 3-inch shells, designed for younger or smaller-framed shooters. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Field Hunter Youth 
• Brand: Escort 
• Gauge: 20 GA (Pump Action) 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 41" 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.20 lbs 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual cross button safety 
• Sights: Metal bead front sight 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The receiver is black anodized aircraft alloy; the barrel is chrome-plated nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel. The TrioPad rubber butt pad absorbs recoil noticeably, relevant for a 6.20 lb gun in 20 gauge. Stock shims allow adjustment of drop and cast for a custom fit, which is particularly useful for youth shooters still growing. 
 
The gun accepts both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch magnum shells. Five chokes are included: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder, which covers the range from waterfowl to open clay target shooting. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The 22-inch barrel and 41-inch overall length make it genuinely manageable for youth hunters. It also functions well as a training gun for beginners learning pump-action mechanics, and the multi-choke system means it's not limited to one type of shooting.

The Escort Youth FieldMaster 20GA gets consistent positive marks for how well it fits younger shooters. The short overall length, manageable recoil with the TrioPad, and light weight (6.20 lbs) come up regularly as practical benefits. The pump action is described as reliable and easy to learn on.

Most critical feedback centers on it being a poor fit for adult shooters who pick it up expecting a standard-sized shotgun. It's simply not built for them. Some buyers also ask about aftermarket accessories, which are more limited than for more common gauges. For its intended use as a youth or beginner's field gun, it's well regarded.