Benelli Autoloader

     Notes: This was Benelli’s 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.

Weapon

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 Benelli’s new CrioTech barrel – a barrel which is cryogenically treated and after forging, which removes imperfections caused by heat and hammer forging in ways which are still not completely understood.  They also use CrioChoke interchangeable chokes (a set of five), which are longer then standard screw-in internal choke tubes, which are similarly cryogenically-treated, and longer than normal interchangeable chokes, which allows for a smoother surface and less pellet deformation.  (This is another feature which I don’t know how to simulate…)  The stock of the Cordoba is synthetic; the standard color is light gray, but other colors are available.  The stock contains Benelli’s patented ComforTech system, which is basically a specially-shaped stock that reduces felt recoil; this stock includes shock-absorbing “chevrons” and gel pads for the cheek and butt.  In addition, the barrel is ported to further reduce recoil, making the Cordoba one of the softest-kicking shotguns of its type in the world.  The barrel has a ventilated sighting rib with a red bar front sight and a metal bead rear sight (which is actually near the middle of the rib). 

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 buyer’s choice.  The front sight is a fiberoptic which may be yellow, green, or red, again by buyer’s 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.

Weapon

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.)   

Weapon

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.  It’s 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.

Weapon

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 ComforTech system, which puts recoil absorbing devices into the synthetic stock and a gel recoil pad and cheekpiece insert (the gel is similar to that found in some keyboard palm rests).  The Super Black Eagle II also has a checkered fore-end and pistol grip for a more sure hold. 

     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 it’s 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 Vinci’s 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 Vinci’s 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 Benelli’s 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 Vinci’s barrels come in lengths which vary depending on the version of the Vinci in question.  The barrels are called by Benelli Crio barrels – Benelli’s 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 Supersport’s 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