The Heritage Badlander is a side-by-side break action shotgun chambered in 28 gauge with a 28-inch barrel and 2.75-inch chamber. It has a black receiver with Turkish walnut furniture and holds 2 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Heritage Manufacturing 
• Model: Badlander 
• Caliber: 28 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber: 2.75 inch 
• Color/Finish: Black 
• Stock: Turkish Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 28-inch side-by-side barrels with 2.75-inch chamber 
• Break-open action with 2-round capacity 
• Black receiver finish 
• Turkish walnut furniture 
• Lightweight 28 gauge chambering

Owners of the Heritage Badlander in 28 gauge tend to pick it up for upland bird hunting and casual range use, and most report it functions reliably out of the box. The Turkish walnut furniture gets positive attention for looking better than the price suggests, and the black receiver keeps the appearance clean.

The 28-gauge chambering is the main draw for buyers who want a light-recoiling side-by-side. Handling with the 28-inch barrels is generally praised as well-balanced for a carry-all-day field gun. Some shooters note the trigger pull is heavier than they expected and takes a few range sessions to feel natural.

For the price, the Badlander is viewed as a practical field gun rather than a collector piece. The most consistent complaint is that the fit between the stock and receiver can be slightly rough on some units, though most buyers consider it an acceptable trade-off at the given price point.