Benelli M2
The Benelli M2 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Benelli Armi, and the second model of the Benelli Super 90 line of semi-automatic shotguns. It is an updated version of the Benelli M1. Like its predecessor, it is available in several versions for civilian, law enforcement and military use.
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The Benelli M2 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Benelli Armi, and the second model of the Benelli Super 90 line of semi-automatic shotguns. It is an updated version of the Benelli M1. Like its predecessor, it is available in several versions for civilian, law enforcement and military use.
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History
History
It features the proprietary Benelli inertia system of operation.
The M2 was introduced in 2004 as a successor to the Benelli M1.
Operation
Operation
The inertia recoil system was developed for the Benelli M1, M2, and M3 shotguns in the early 1980s. This short-stroke recoil system is dependent upon the force of the shotgun's rearward movement under recoil. As a result of inertia, heavier loads cycle in a shorter amount of time. The recoil spring is housed within the butt stock in the same manner as a Browning Auto-5 or Remington 1100; as a result, the shotgun can only cycle with a butt stock in place.
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The M2 Super 90 is marketed as a tactical or defensive shotgun to military and police forces as well as to civilian hunters and target shooters for skeet, sporting clays and trap shooting. Exhibition sharpshooter Tom Knapp used a Benelli M2 in many of his shooting demonstrations, breaking 10 clays in 2.2 seconds with the M2 and an extended magazine.
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- 1.Tactical products
- 2.Product Page
- 3.Cutshaw, Charles Q. Tactical Small Arms of the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Small Arms From Around the World. Gun Digest Books. 329. 2011. 978-1-4402-2482-9.
- 4.Benelli M2 Shotgun Review: The Ultimate Mid-Priced Semiauto. Outdoor Life.
- 5.Wagner, Scott W. Gun Digest Book of The Tactical Shotgun. Gun Digest Books. 109–112. 2011. 978-1-4402-1895-8.
- 6.Ayoob, Massad. Self Defense is Big Business. Shooting industry. May 1, 2000.
- 7.Anderson, Dennis. Hunting extravaganza signals again that fall is coming. Star Tribune. August 1, 2010.
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