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If the magazine isn't inserted the bolt shouldn't lock open as the bolt hold-open is activated by the magazine follower. You can lock the bolt open without a magazine inserted by pulling back the bolt and pulling out the bolt release lever on the left side of the receiver.

This is normal. Not a problem.

Jonhas, this is normal / by design. Info is on page 7 of the owner's manual here : https://escortshotgunsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/escort_DF12_manual_en.pdf -- Cheers and stay safe!

normal operation it does not lock open without the mag inserted