The Heritage Mfg Badlander is a break-open side-by-side shotgun chambered in 12 gauge. It has 18.5-inch barrels and a 2-round capacity, with an alloy steel receiver and barrels finished in black chrome. The compact double-barrel layout is built for close-range work. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Heritage Mfg 
• Model: Badlander 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Break Open 
• Capacity: 2-Round 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Barrel Configuration: Side By Side 
• Receiver Material: Alloy Steel 
• Barrel Material: Alloy Steel 
• Finish: Black Chrome 
• Sights: Bead Front 
• Safety: Tang 
• Weight: 6.40 lbs 
• Overall Length: 34.85 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 18.5-inch side-by-side barrels break open for loading and unloading two shells at a time. 
• A bead front sight sits on the barrels for quick target acquisition at close range. 
• The tang-mounted safety sits within easy reach of the shooting hand. 
• Alloy steel construction on both the barrels and receiver keeps the gun durable under regular use. 
• The black chrome finish gives the shotgun a distinct look compared to a standard blued double.

Owners of the Heritage Badlander tend to like the classic side-by-side layout for home defense and general 12 gauge use, though some note that felt recoil is stouter than a comparable pump or semi-auto given the fixed break-open design. Build quality on the alloy steel receiver and barrels is generally described as solid for the segment.

In the field or around the house, the short 18.5-inch barrels make the gun easy to maneuver in tight spaces, and the double-barrel format gives an immediate second shot without working an action. The bead front sight is basic but functional for the ranges this shotgun is meant to cover.

On value, the Badlander is often mentioned as an affordable way to get into a side-by-side shotgun, with owners comparing it favorably to older coach guns. Aftermarket options are more limited than for pump or semi-auto shotguns, which is a common tradeoff owners accept for the classic double-barrel look.