Benelli Shotguns

Benelli Armi S.p.A. is an Italian firearms manufacturer known worldwide for producing some of the most reliable, lightweight, and fast-cycling shotguns on the market. Founded in 1967 in Urbino, Italy, Benelli quickly became a leader in semi-automatic shotgun innovation, especially through its patented Inertia-Driven System.

Benelli shotguns are widely used in:

• Hunting (waterfowl, upland, big game)

• Tactical and law-enforcement applications

• Competitive shooting (3-Gun, sporting clays, etc.)

• Home defense

Key Technologies

1. Inertia-Driven System

Benelli’s signature operating mechanism.
Advantages:

• Extremely reliable (fewer moving parts than gas systems)

• Runs clean — minimal carbon fouling

• Lightweight

• Handles a wide range of loads

• Easy to maintain

This system is one of the biggest reasons Benelli shotguns are known for dependability in harsh environments.

2. Comfortech Recoil Reduction

A combination of:

• Flexible recoil pad

• Chevrons in the stock

• Gel comb inserts

This design noticeably reduces felt recoil and muzzle climb, especially useful in lightweight guns.

3. Crio Cryogenic Barrels & Chokes

Benelli barrels and choke tubes are often cryo-treated to improve pattern consistency and reduce shot deformation.