Benelli Autoloader
Notes: This was
Benellis first semiautomatic shotgun offering.
Though almost all European autoloaders use some derivative of the
Browning long-recoil system, the Benelli Autoloader uses a recoil-operated
system that, while far more mechanically complex, makes for a more reliable
system than the typical recoil-operated weapon.
It also means that even if different types of ammunition are used in the
weapon, the amount of recoil transmitted to the user remains constant.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Autoloader (25.6 Barrel) |
12 Gauge (2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2) |
2.85 kg |
4 Tubular |
$734 |
Autoloader (27.56 Barrel) |
12 Gauge (2 1/2, 3. 3 1/2) |
3.18 kg |
4 Tubular |
$744 |
Autoloader (25.6 Barrel) |
20 Gauge (2 1/2, 3) |
2.56 kg |
4 Tubular |
$506 |
Autoloader (27.56 Barrel) |
20 Gauge (2 1/2, 3) |
2.86 kg |
4 Tubular |
$516 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 25.6) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 3 25.6) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
71 |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 3.5 25.6) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
85 |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 27.56) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
65 |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 3 27.56) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
78 |
Benelli Autoloader (12GA 3.5 27.56) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
94 |
Benelli Autoloader (20GA 25.6) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
50 |
Benelli Autoloader (20GA 3 25.6) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
60 |
Benelli Autoloader (20GA 27.56) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
54 |
Benelli Autoloader (20GA 3 27.56) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
65 |
Benelli Centro
Notes: This is a
semiautomatic shotgun introduced in 1996.
It was meant for hunting, trap and skeet shooting.
The Centro features a carbon-fiber ventilated rib --- three actually,
which may be changed as needed for hunting, trap, or skeet shooting.
The chokes are interchangeable (the Varichoke system), and the barrel may
be 26 or 28 inches. It is important
that the charge in the shells is of proper levels, since the mechanism is driven
by recoil.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This vehicle does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Centro (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3 kg |
5 Tubular |
$723 |
Centro (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.1 kg |
5 Tubular |
$733 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Centro (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
Centro (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
Benelli Cordoba
Notes:
Introduced in 2005, the Cordoba is named after Cordoba, Argentina, and inspired
by the high volume of dove hunting available in that area.
It is a semiautomatic magnum shotgun primarily designed for fowling and
bird hunting, but also quite useable on clay pigeon ranges. It uses Benellis
new Crio
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Cordoba (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.27 kg |
4 Tubular |
$848 |
Cordoba (30 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.31 kg |
4 Tubular |
$858 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Cordoba (28, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
2 |
Nil |
62 |
Cordoba (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
70 |
Cordoba (30, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
67 |
Cordoba (30, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
Benelli/Fiocchi ETHOS
Notes: Teamed up
with Fiocchi. Benelli has produced a high-power shotgun with minimal recoil for
its shotshells. The core of the
weapon is the Benelli Progressive Comfort recoil system consisting of three
graduated interlocking buffers in the stock that reduce recoil, and this is
enhanced by a thick recoil pad.
Furthermore, it uses the Inertia Driven system for improved reliability. It
fires standard and magnum shells; this includes 28-gauge magnum shells.
In addition, it will cycle the lightest loads, such as birdshot, as well
as slugs. The stock is Grade AA walnut, with a pad on the comb, a textured
semi-pistol grip, and a hand swell on the fore-end.
The stock is normally oil-finished, but alternate finishes include satin
walnut. Finishes for the external
metalwork include bright steel with engraving, anodized, and nickel plating and
engraving. The crossbolt safety is in the forward part of the trigger guard, and
the reach from stock to trigger is ergonomic; the trigger pack can also be
removed or simply moved back and forth to an extent to improve reach.
The trigger guard may be dropped and hinged out of the way to allow use
with the heaviest of gloves or mittens. The carrier latch is in two parts,
making loading quicker and easier.
The ETHOS comes with a set of three Crio removable chokes of the buyers choice.
The front sight is a fiberoptic which may be yellow, green, or red, again
by buyers choice.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
ETHOS (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.9 kg |
5 Tubular |
$757 |
ETHOS (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.95 kg |
5 Tubular |
$809 |
ETHOS (26 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.54 kg |
5 Tubular |
$655 |
ETHOS (28 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.59 kg |
5 Tubular |
$666 |
ETHOS (26 Barrel) |
28 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.4 kg |
5 Tubular |
$585 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
ETHOS (26, 2.75, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
57 |
ETHOS (28, 2.75, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
62 |
ETHOS (26, 3, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
ETHOS (28, 3, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
ETHOS (26, 2.75, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
48 |
ETHOS (28, 2.75, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
52 |
ETHOS (26, 3, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
55 |
ETHOS (28, 3, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
59 |
ETHOS (26, 2.75, 28 GA) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
43 |
ETHOS (28, 3, 28 GA) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
49 |
Benelli Executive
Notes: This is
an autoloading shotgun that, while a perfectly usable weapon, is designed more
for looks than serious hunting or sporting use.
This is because the Executive is made from materials of the highest
quality fine walnut root stocks, intricate and beautiful engraving inlaid with
gold, stainless steel receiver instead of normal steel, etc.
When one is buying an Executive, you are not thinking just how it shoots,
but how it looks also. The
Executive comes with fixed choke to the wishes of the customer, an
interchangeable choke, or a Varichoke.
The Executive tends to be a bit heavy, but it is not really meant for
carrying around on difficult terrain.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Executive (21 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.5 kg |
5 Tubular |
$623 |
Executive (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.56 kg |
5 Tubular |
$638 |
Executive (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.6 kg |
5 Tubular |
$648 |
Executive (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.64 kg |
5 Tubular |
$658 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Executive (21) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
52 |
Executive (24) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
59 |
Executive (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
Executive (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
Benelli Super 90 Series
Notes: The Super
90 series was developed from the SL-80 series of shotguns which dates from the
late 1970s and was designed for military, police, and civilian use.
Several improvements were made to the SL-80 design, including use of a
one-piece receiver instead of the two halves used on the SL-80, and a rotary
bolt instead of a non-rotating bolt.
It is regarded as an extremely-reliable shotgun, and cycles in the same
quick manner as the SL-80. It is
noteworthy that, beginning in the mid-1980s, the Super 90 series was actually
imported to North America by Heckler & Koch, and sold under their name; they
received a royalty in return for being the middlemen, but the guns were still
made by Benelli. Later, in the
early 2000s, Benelli came under the umbrella of Beretta and Benelli sold its
weapons under its own name again.
Like the SL-80,
the Super 90 series is recoil-operated.
Operation is via an inertia recoil system, which is essentially a short
recoil system that cycles very rapidly. This system also makes the recoil a
little different from the standard shotgun, producing a long, softer thump
instead of the sudden, heavy thump of most shotguns. It is fed from an extended
tubular magazine (often plugged to a smaller ammunition capacity to comply with
local legislation); it may also be supplied with several lengths of tubular
magazines (depending upon local legislation and the length of the barrel).
The feed from this magazine may be stopped in order to empty the chamber
or insert special ammunition. The
M-1 Super 90 is very tolerant of different qualities and types of ammunition,
but an extra step is required when charging the M-1 Super 90 a cartridge drop
lever much be actuated (which takes negligible time in game terms, but can trip
up an inexperienced user of the M-1 Super 90). The furniture is of a synthetic
material (though wood may be requested by the buyer; the stock, fore-end, and
metalwork are normally finished in black or dull gray, but a variety of finishes
may be had, including some rather dazzling camouflage patterns.
A ventilated rubber recoil pad is standard, and is usually black in
color. The metalwork is steel.
Left-handed versions are also available of the civilian guns; these are
appended with the name Mancino (as in M-1 Super 90 Mancino).
The standard
civilian M-1 Super 90, the base model of the series, is designed to be as
multi-purpose as possible. Barrel
lengths ranging from 21-28 inches can be found, with a ventilated sighting rib
above the barrel. (Initially a
version with a 30-inch barrel was also sold, for a short time, but it was pulled
off the market long ago due to poor sales.)
The M-1 Super 90 uses the Varichoke system, with interchangeable chokes
of Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder being
supplied with the shotgun. At
request, the buyer may pass on the Varichokes and use external choke tubes of
Full and Improved Modified instead.
Slug versions are also built with adjustable rifle-type sights and barrel
lengths of 18.5 or 19.75 inches; an M-1 Super 90 Rifled version is also
available, with a 24-inch rifled barrel; using this version for firing buckshot
will eventually ruin the rifling and is not recommended.
Finally, an M-1 20 Super 90 version of the standard M-1 Super 90 shotguns
is available, with the same barrel lengths, but in 20 gauge, and it also uses an
Ergal light alloy receiver instead of one made from steel.
The M-2 Super 90
also uses a synthetic stock, but the materials used in the stock and fore-end
are more advanced than those of the M-1 Super 90, and the gun is slightly
lighter than the M-1 Super 90. As
with the M-1 Super 90, wood stocks are also available upon request.
The receiver housing is a made from Ergal light alloy, but most of the
other metalwork is steel. The
cartridge drop lever and mechanism have also been removed.
Barrels of the standard versions of the M-2 Super 90 are also 21-28
inches, with the same chokes as those of the M-1 Super 90.
The Slug version is limited to a barrel length of 19.75 inches, but users
of the 26-inch standard barrel may choose a ribbed or non-ribbed barrel, with
the non-ribbed barrel version having fixed standard sights.
There is no version of the M-2 Super 90 with a rifled barrel.
The M-3 Super 90
is a version of the Super 90 series which may be switched from semiautomatic to
pump-action, using an operating system similar to that of the Franchi SPAS-12
and SPAS-15. The standard civilian
model is available only with a 26-inch barrel (with a full set of Varichokes or
optional external interchangeable chokes in Full or Improved Modified).
Two slug versions are also made, differing only in finish (the standard
matte black finish and the Kromo with polished nickel-plated metalwork).
These slug versions have a 19.75-inch or 18.5-inch non-rifled barrels.
Both of these Slug versions may have adjustable rear sights or scope
mounts, and have fixed Cylindrical chokes.
Another part of
the Super 90 series, the Super 90 Tactical series, was re-designed specifically
for military use, and to a lesser extent, police entry team use.
The M-1 Super 90 Tactical is designed to be lightweight, with a receiver
built of high-strength aluminum alloy (this can be done since the receiver is
designed to be unstressed), with operating parts of steel, and the bolt carrier
riding within a steel barrel extension.
Sights are ghost ring at the rear and a protected blade at the front.
Both are adjustable and have tritium inserts.
The steel barrel is 18.5 inches long and can use choke inserts for
Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full Choke. The standard tubular magazine
contains five rounds, but an extended magazines is available.
The M-1 Super 90 Tactical may use both standard and Magnum shells, but
nether light nor hot loads are recommended.
Stocks are synthetic with a pistol grip (with a pistol grip wrist being
optional) and a recoil pad at the butt. The M-1 Super 90 Tactical Entry is
essentially the same weapon, but has a 14-inch barrel, no provision for choke
tubes, and has a somewhat shorter stock.
Benelli used to supply its Tactical versions only in non-reflective
black, but other (non-reflective) colors and finishes are now available.
As with the SL-80 and standard M-1 Super 90, mounting a folding stock on
the M-1 Super 90 Tactical is basically impossible due to the long recoil spring.
The M-2 Super 90
Tactical and Tactical Entry shotguns are also almost virtually identical to the
M-1 Super 90 Tactical, but are improved in the areas of reliability, and
eliminate the cartridge drop lever.
The M-3 Super 90
Tactical is a development of the M-1/M-2 series; the standard barrel is somewhat
longer than the M-1 Super 90 Tactical at 19.8 inches, but versions with
13.4-inch barrels are available (the M-3 Super 90 Tactical Entry version).
Folding stock versions of both are also available (due to the different
operating system); these models are called the M-3T Super 90 Tactical and the
M-3T Super 90 Tactical Entry. The
M-3 Super 90 Tactical is also available with rifle-type sights and a rifled
barrel; this version is known as the M-3 Super 90 Tactical Combat, and is for
all intents and purposes a large-caliber rifle, firing slugs only.
The action of the M-3 allows for both semiautomatic and pump-action
firing; this allows for the use of odd-length rounds if necessary.
As with the M-1, the M-2 is available with an extended magazine.
The M-3 Super 90 series is known to be a favorite of the British SAS.
The Benelli M-4
is the newest member of the Super 90 line and perhaps the most tricked out.
Designed primarily for self-defense or police use, civilian versions use
fixed stocks with a pistol grip or a standard-type stock with a pistol grip
wrist -- both of polymer. Finishes
may be black or desert camo, and this includes the metalwork (except for
internal metalwork, which is of stainless steel with a Teflon finish).
They use the ARGO self-regulating gas system which automatically
compensates for fouling, dirt, or variances in load or propellant weight.
The operation system is greatly simplified, making the M-4 far easier to
strip and care for, as well as making the shotgun much more tolerant to the
elements. The receiver is topped by
a MIL-STD-1913 rail, as well as having permanently-attached adjustable
ghost-ring rear and fixed blade front sights.
The M-4 can use 2.75-inch and 3-inch shells, and fires them through a
18.5-inch barrel.
There is also an M-4
Super 90 Tactical but it is better known as the H&K/Benelli M-1014, was
designed specifically designed for the US military, and is found in the
International Semiautomatic Shotguns section.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
M-1 Super 90 (21 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.25 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$709 |
M-1 Super 90 (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.3 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$724 |
M-1 Super 90 (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.34 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$734 |
M-1 Super 90 (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.4 kg |
3, 5, 7 or 9 Tubular |
$745 |
M-1 Super 90 (30 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.43 kg |
3, 5, 7 or 9 Tubular |
$755 |
M-1 Super 90 Slug (18.5 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.19 kg |
3 or 5 Tubular |
$695 |
M-1 Super 90 Slug (19.75 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.21 kg |
3 or 5 Tubular |
$702 |
M-1 Super 90 Rifled |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.3 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$724 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (21 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.53 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$565 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (24 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.57 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$581 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (26 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.6 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$591 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (28 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.65 kg |
3, 5, 7 or 9 Tubular |
$602 |
M-2 Super 90 (21 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.16 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$713 |
M-2 Super 90 (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.21 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$728 |
M-2 Super 90 (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.25 kg |
3, 5 or 7 Tubular |
$739 |
M-2 Super 90 (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.31 kg |
3, 5, 7 or 9 Tubular |
$750 |
M-2 Super 90 Slug |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.2 kg |
3 or 5 Tubular |
$706 |
M-3 Super 90 |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.6 kg |
3, 5, or 7 Tubular |
$862 |
M-3 Super 90 Slug (18.5 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.3 kg |
3 or 5 Tubular |
$823 |
M-3 Super 90 Slug (19.75 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.32 kg |
3 or 5 Tubular |
$829 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.21 kg |
5 or 7 Tubular |
$701 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical Entry |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.1 kg |
4 or 6 Tubular |
$677 |
M-3 Tactical |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.34 kg |
5, 6 or 7 Tubular |
$830 |
M-3 Tactical Entry |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.19 kg |
4, 5 or 6 Tubular |
$798 |
M-3 Tactical Combat |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.37 kg |
5, 6 or 7 Tubular |
$830 |
M-3T Tactical |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.26 kg |
5, 6 or 7 Tubular |
$775 |
M-3T Tactical Entry |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.11 kg |
4, 5 or 6 Tubular |
$743 |
M-4 Super 90 |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.54 kg |
5 Tubular |
$624 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-1 Super 90 (21) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
52 |
M-1 Super 90 (24) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
59 |
M-1 Super 90 (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
M-1 Super 90 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
M-1 Super 90 (30) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
76 |
M-1 Super 90 Slug (18.5) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
45 |
M-1 Super 90 Slug (19.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
48 |
M-1 Super 90 Rifled |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
98 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (21) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
43 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (24) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
50 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (26) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
55 |
M-1 20 Super 90 (28) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
59 |
M-2 Super 90 (21) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
52 |
M-2 Super 90 (24) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
59 |
M-2 Super 90 (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
M-2 Super 90 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
M-2 Super 90 Slug |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
48 |
M-3 Super 90 |
PA/SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
M-3 Super 90 Slug (18.5) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
45 |
M-3 Super 90 Slug (19.75) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
48 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
39 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical (3) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
45 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical Entry (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
27 |
M-1/M-2 Tactical Entry (3) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
30 |
M-3 Tactical (2.75) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
42 |
M-3 Tactical (3) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
49 |
M-3 Tactical Entry (2.75) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
25 |
M-3 Tactical Entry (3) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
28 |
M-3 Tactical Combat (2.75) |
PA/SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
61 |
M-3 Tactical Combat (3) |
PA/SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
72 |
M-3T Tactical (2.75) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
Nil |
42 |
M-3T Tactical (3) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
Nil |
49 |
M-3T Tactical Entry (2.75) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
4/5 |
4 |
Nil |
25 |
M-3T Tactical Entry (3) |
PA/SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
4/5 |
4 |
Nil |
28 |
M-4 Super 90 (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
39 |
M-4 Super 90 (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2x6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
45 |
Benelli Montefeltro
Notes: This
shotgun, introduced in 1983, was designed to be an inexpensive autoloading
shotgun. It was initially available
only with a fixed Modified Choke, a 25.625-inch barrel, and accepting only 2.75
shells, but it was later built to accept a set of interchangeable chokes and
barrels of 24 or 26 inches, and chamber the more popular 3 magnum shells.
A version is also made with external Full or Modified Chokes; these
chokes extend the barrels by 2 inches, and increase the weight somewhat.
The standard version has matte black receiver housing, but a version
known as the Montefeltro 20E has a stainless steel strip along the sides of the
receiver with etchings on it. (It
is identical to the standard guns for game purposes.)
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Montefeltro (Original) |
20 Gauge 2.75 |
3.2 kg |
5 Tubular |
$474 |
Montefeltro (24 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.7 kg |
5 Tubular |
$495 |
Montefeltro (26 Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.74 kg |
5 Tubular |
$505 |
Montefeltro (26 External Choke) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.94 kg |
5 Tubular |
$505 |
Montefeltro (28 External Choke) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.98 kg |
5 Tubular |
$516 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Montefeltro (Original) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
47 |
Montefeltro (24) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
50 |
Montefeltro (26) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Montefeltro (28) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Benelli SL-80
Notes:
Introduced in 1978 to replace the old Benelli Autoloader, the SL-80 (also known
as the 121 SL-80) is a range of shotguns which was designed for civilian,
police, and military work. The
SL-80 and its later versions are available in a variety of finishes,
construction materials, and degrees of fanciness, from basic bluing to versions
which are built using the finest quality of walnut root and engraving with gold
inlays and plating.
At their heart,
however, all members of the SL-80 series are semiautomatic recoil-operated
shotguns, stressed to fire both 2.75-inch and 3-inch shells with a variety of
different special shells and loadings (though for best results, Benelli
recommends that only standard loadings be used in the series).
The SL-80 series is well known for the ability of its semiautomatic
action to cycle very quickly while producing lower levels of recoil than
comparable shotguns though they still kick a bit hard compared to modern
gas-operated semiautomatic shotguns.
A shotgun expert named John Satterwhite once took an SL-80 with an
8-round extended magazine, loaded an additional round in the chamber, and then
fired at a target so fast he emptied the gun before the first expended shell hit
the ground and still attained a decent amount of hits on the target!
In fact, the use of recoil operation instead of gas allows the use of
extended tubular magazines of almost any length (even ridiculous lengths
extending beyond the muzzle of the gun, which has been done as an experiment),
without any significant engineering problems.
The basic
civilian SL-80 is dark walnut-stocked with a semi-pistol-grip wrist and no
recoil pad for the butt. Its a
basic sort of shotgun with a blued finish, steel metalwork, and barrels of
barrels of 23.625, 25.625, or 27.5 inches, and fixed chokes which are normally
Modified, Cylinder, or Improved Cylinder (though others were available upon
request). Normal sights consisted
of a ventilated rib above the barrel with a bead at the front of the rib, but
rifle-type sights were available upon request.
Standard magazines held five rounds, but this could be made smaller
(depending upon the regulations of the country of the buyer) by use of plugs,
and extended magazines could easily be mounted as noted earlier.
There are
several civilian variants of the SL-80, such as the Caccia hunting model, which
primarily differs in the variety of finishes available, the addition of a recoil
pad and sling swivels, and the different types of sights and ribs which could be
mounted. The Special 80 was also
basically identical to the standard SL-80, but was lighter due to the use of the
light alloy Ergal for the receiver housing instead of steel.
A Trap version was also built, which was heavier, used only a 27.5-inch
barrel, a wider sighting rib with day-glo plastic front bead, and came only with
a fixed choke of Improved Cylinder.
A Skeet version was also built; the SL-80 Skeet came in a variety of finishes
and fanciness, a 25.625-inch barrel, a wide sighting rib, and threading for
variable choke tubes. A Super 80
Skeet was also produced, with the Ergal receiver.
A single 20-gauge variant, the 201 SL-80, was produced; this was offered
only with a 25.625-inch barrel, fixed Improved Cylinder choke, and simple notch
and bead sights instead of a sighting rib.
Finally, a specialized slug model was built; this version has a
21.625-inch non-rifled barrel, fully-adjustable rifle-type sights, fixed
Cylindrical choke, a stock with a true pistol grip, and a rubber recoil pad on
the stock.
Several military
and police versions of the SL-80 series were also produced, called the 121 M-1
series. The basic 121 M-1 uses a
weatherproofed walnut stock with a semi-pistol grip and a standard extended
magazine; the steel metalwork is blued and the stock finished so that both are
almost black in appearance. The
stock also includes a ventilated rubber recoil pad which is thicker than those
used by civilian SL-80s equipped with recoil pads.
The magazine includes a barrel brace to further strengthen the gun.
The 19.75-inch barrel has a fixed Cylindrical choke.
Sights are rifle-type, with the rear sight being fully adjustable and the
front sight having a florescent white insert.
The early 121 M-1s were unable to cycle shells without firing them; most,
however, have a shutoff switch which allows manual loading and unloading of the
chamber. The 121 M-1 is able to
fire virtually any sort of 2.75-inch or 3-inch shell, including round types
which semiautomatic shotguns normally find difficult to use, such as
riot-control munitions, light-propellant loads, hot loads, and other wildcat
combinations of propellant and/or pellets (and of course, a variety of slug
types). Unfortunately, the very
long recoil spring of the SL-80 series prevents the use of the folding stocks
the military and police like so much, but Benelli would supply the 121 M-1 with
a Choate Zytel synthetic stock and fore-end, which includes a true pistol grip
instead of the semi-pistol grip wrist of the standard 121 M-1 as well as a thick
ventilated rubber recoil pad. (This
stock can also be put on civilian SL-80s, but it was not done by Benelli.)
Production of
the SL-80 series ended in 1986; the civilian versions were replaced by a variety
of more specialized shotguns (both in grade and use), and the military and
police versions were largely replaced by the M-1 and M-3 Super 90 versions (and
later by other models).
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
SL-80 (23.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3 kg |
5 Tubular |
$636 |
SL-80 (25.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.05 kg |
5 Tubular |
$647 |
SL-80 (27.5 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.1 kg |
5 Tubular |
$656 |
SL-80 Caccia (23.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.07 kg |
5 Tubular |
$711 |
SL-80 Caccia (25.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.12 kg |
5 Tubular |
$722 |
SL-80 Caccia (27.5 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.17 kg |
5 Tubular |
$731 |
Special 80 (23.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.92 kg |
5 Tubular |
$640 |
Special 80 (25.625 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.97 kg |
5 Tubular |
$650 |
Special 80 (27.5 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.02 kg |
5 Tubular |
$660 |
SL-80 Trap |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.45 kg |
5 Tubular |
$731 |
SL-80 Skeet |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.3 kg |
5 Tubular |
$722 |
Super 80 Skeet |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.14 kg |
5 Tubular |
$725 |
201 SL-80 |
20 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.55 kg |
5 Tubular |
$503 |
SL-80 Slug |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.25 kg |
5 Tubular |
$701 |
121 M-1 (Wood Stock) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.26 kg |
8 Tubular |
$693 |
121 M-1 (Choate Stock) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.19 kg |
8 Tubular |
$703 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
SL-80 (23.625, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
51 |
SL-80 (23.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
58 |
SL-80 (25.625, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
56 |
SL-80 (25.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
64 |
SL-80 (27.5, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
61 |
SL-80 (27.5, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
69 |
SL-80 Caccia (23.625, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
51 |
SL-80 Caccia (23.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
58 |
SL-80 Caccia (25.625, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
56 |
SL-80 Caccia (25.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
64 |
SL-80 Caccia (27.5, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
SL-80 Caccia (27.5, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
Super 80 (23.625, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
51 |
Super 80 (23.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
58 |
Super 80 (25.625, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
56 |
Super 80 (25.625, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
64 |
Super 80 (27.5, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
61 |
Super 80 (27.5, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
69 |
SL-80 Trap (2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
SL-80 Trap (3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
SL-80 Skeet (2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
56 |
SL-80 Skeet (3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
64 |
Super 80 Skeet (2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
56 |
Super 80 Skeet (3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
64 |
201 SL-80 (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
47 |
201 SL-80 (3) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
54 |
SL-80 Slug (2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
46 |
SL-80 Slug (3) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
53 |
121 M-1 (Wood Stock, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
42 |
121 M-1 (Wood Stock, 3) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
48 |
121 M-1 (Choate Stock, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
42 |
121 M-1 (Choate Stock, 3) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
48 |
Benelli Sport II
Notes: This is a
magnum autoloader with a remarkably slim profile.
It is also very lightweight for a magnum shotgun.
The Benelli Sport II incorporates an inertial spring system that helps
dampen the recoil despite the light weight of the weapon and helps cut down on
the fouling that is endemic to most gas-operated semiautomatic shotguns.
Porting assists in cutting down on recoil.
The gun has a chamber loaded indicator, and the weapon can be
manually-loaded, one shell at a time, if desired, without unloading the
magazine. The Benelli Sport II is
sold with interchangeable shims that allow the weapon to be adjusted for drop
and cast, and has an aiming rib above the barrel.
Twilight
2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Sport II (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.52 kg |
4 Tubular |
$713 |
Sport II (30 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.62 kg |
4 Tubular |
$723 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sport II (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
Sport II (30) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
76 |
Benelli Super Black Eagle II
Notes: This is a
modification of the Super Black Eagle.
The biggest change is that the Super Black Eagle II is an autoloader.
The second biggest modification is the Comfor
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon is not available.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Super Black Eagle II (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 |
3.22 kg |
4 Tubular |
$809 |
Super Black Eagle II (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 |
3.27 kg |
4 Tubular |
$819 |
Super Black Eagle II (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 |
3.32 kg |
4 Tubular |
$830 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Super Black Eagle II (24, 2 3/4) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
52 |
Super Black Eagle II (24, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Super Black Eagle II (24, 3 1/2) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
75 |
Super Black Eagle II (26, 2 3/4) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
57 |
Super Black Eagle II (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
68 |
Super Black Eagle II (26, 3 1/2) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
82 |
Super Black Eagle II (28, 2 3/4) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Super Black Eagle II (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
74 |
Super Black Eagle II (28, 3 1/2) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
89 |
Benelli Ultra Light
Notes: Touted as
the lightest semiautomatic shotgun in production, the Ultra Light makes use of a
very light alloy receiver, a low-profile target rib made from carbon fiber, and
high-strength, lightweight steel.
It also uses a relatively short barrel (for a hunting shotgun) and a rather
short tubular magazine. The stock
and fore-end are of satin-finished walnut, coated with a finish called
WeatherCoat by Benelli.
The Ultra Light
uses Benelli's Inertia-Driven recoil operation, which helps reduce recoil
important for such a lightweight shotgun.
They are designed for 2.75-inch and 3-inch magnum shells.
Barrels are 24 or 26 inches for 12 Gauge or 24 inches for the 20 Gauge,
with interchangeable Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full choke tubes.
Aside from the sighting rib, the Ultra Light has a Red Bar front sight.
Extra shims are provided to allow the shooter to adjust the drop of the
stock.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Ultra Light is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Ultra Light (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.72 kg |
3 Tubular |
$691 |
Ultra Light (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.77 kg |
3 Tubular |
$702 |
Ultra Light |
20 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
2.36 kg |
3 Tubular |
$547 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Ultra Light (12 GA, 24, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
52 |
Ultra Light (12 GA, 24, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
59 |
Ultra Light (12 GA, 26, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
57 |
Ultra Light (12 GA, 26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
Ultra Light (20 GA, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
44 |
Ultra Light (20 GA, 3) |
SA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
50 |
Benelli
Vinci
Notes: In 2009,
Benelli introduced a new semiautomatic shotgun, the Vinci.
The name Vinci was chosen due to the several new concepts in shotgun
design which were built into the Vinci.
The entire shotgun has basically three major components: the
barrel/receiver, the trigger group/fore-end, and the buttstock.
The Vinci was designed as a hunting shotgun to be able to take
considerable abuse and lots of rapid semiautomatic fire, quick reloading, and
more fire, more reloading, etc.
During one field test (a week-long dove hunt near Cordoba, Argentina), 10
Vincis fired over 8900 shells of various types each, with extremely little in
the way of stoppages or damage from abuse or overuse.
The Vinci
appears for the most part to be similar to other types of semiautomatic hunting
shotguns, though a closer look will show that the Vinci has unusually clean,
sleek lines. The exterior of the Vinci is largely built of a synthetic
Kevlar-like material (except for the Vinci SuperShort, which uses stronger
carbon-fiber-based synthetics), making the Vinci relatively light in weight
despite its seemingly heavy construction.
The receiver itself is of strong aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, and the
barrel. trigger pack, and most of the working parts are of steel.
The pattern on the overall Vinci, including the external metalwork, can
be in a Realtree MAX-4 camouflage pattern, Realtree APG pattern, or black.
The pistol grip wrist is specially textured for a sure grip, as is the
fore-end (called the V-Grip). The
Vinci has a beveled magazine port which tends to guide rounds into the weapon
when reloading it, making reloading the Vinci more sure and easy. The Vincis
Dual Purpose Magazine Release Lever can be used to block reloading, block
unloading, chamber the first round, or be used to allow the shooter to quickly
unload the Vinci directly through the tubular magazine, by simply repeatedly
pulling the lever to the rear.
The Vinci
is not, like many semiautomatic shotguns, operated by gas or simple recoil
operation. The Vincis operation is
another Benelli invention The Inline Inertia-Driven System, which is more
reliable than simple recoil operation and also tends to resist dirt and fouling.
This is combined with the Inline Inertia Bolt, which provides less movement of
the bolt with each shot and thus less muzzle climb and felt recoil. Felt recoil
is also mitigated by use of Benellis ComforTech System; This includes a
specially-shaped recoil pad on the butt, a comb pad to cushion the cheek during
recoil, and the ComforTech Stock, which has 12 recoil-absorbing synthetic
chevrons: starting just behind the pistol grip wrist, and ending with a
rubber/synthetic block from the side over the top to the other side of the
stock, just behind the cheek pad.
The result of the ComforTech is to greatly reduce felt recoil.
The Vinci also
uses the QuadraFit system which allows further customization of the stock to fit
the individual shooter. Spacers may be fitted at the front of the stock where it
meets the receiver to adjust the length of pull, and the cheekpiece and butt pad
can also be adjusted. In addition,
though the Vinci comes with a fine general-purpose stock, this stock can be
removed and replaced with a Tactical Stock, with a true pistol grip, or one
specifically designed for turkey/slug hunting.
The Vincis
barrels come in lengths which vary depending on the version of the Vinci in
question. The barrels are called by
Benelli Crio barrels Benellis version of cold forging, in essence.
The barrels take special interchangeable chokes called by Benelli Crio
Chokes, the standard choke for a Vinci is Modified Cylinder, and the
interchangeable chokes include Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved
Modified, and Full. The standard
sight for a Vinci is a ventilated rib with a mid-bead and a front sight that has
a red fiberoptic insert. They are
also drilled and tapped for a scope of scope base, including a Weaver Rail.
The Super Vinci
is for the most part the same as the Vinci, but it is stressed to be able to
fire 3.5 Magnum shells. It was introduced in 2011.
It is built using the Supersports carbon-fiber-based synthetics, and
lighter but stronger metals. Finishes include black, Realtree APG, Realtree
Max-5, and Gora Optifade Concealment.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Vinci (24 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.04 kg |
3 Tubular |
$877 |
Vinci (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.08 kg |
3 Tubular |
$887 |
Vinci (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.13 kg |
3 Tubular |
$898 |
Vinci Cordoba (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.18 kg |
3 Tubular |
$898 |
Vinci Cordoba (30 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.22 kg |
3 Tubular |
$908 |
Vinci Supersport (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.18 kg |
3 Tubular |
$897 |
Vinci Supersport (30 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.22 kg |
3 Tubular |
$907 |
Super Vinci (26 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75, 3, and 3.5 |
3.13 kg |
3 Tubular |
$969 |
Super Vinci (28 Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75, 3, and 3.5 |
3.18 kg |
3 Tubular |
$980 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Vinci (24, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
Vinci (24, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
60 |
Vinci (26, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
58 |
Vinci (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
Vinci/Cordoba/Supersport (28, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
63 |
Vinci/Cordoba/Supersport (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Vinci Cordoba/Supersport (30, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
68 |
Vinci Cordoba/Supersport (30, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
77 |
Super Vinci (26, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
58 |
Super Vinci (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
Super Vinci (26, 3.5) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil of 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
72 |
Super Vinci (28, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
63 |
Super Vinci (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Super Vinci (28, 3.5) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |