


The M2 operates by means of a spring that is freely interposed between the locking head and bolt. The system has three basic moving parts: the bolt body, the inertia spring and the rotating bolt head. Benelli’s semi-automatic M2, however, uses the kinetic energy generated by the gun’s recoil to eject the spent shotshell and load a fresh one. Most auto-loading 12-gauge shotguns use some sort of gas-operated feeding system. With the M2 Tactical, form follows function, and its svelte lines contradict the often brutish appearance that generally distinguishes other tactical shotguns.Īs mentioned, the M2 Tactical uses Benelli’s patented inertia-driven operating system. RELATED STORY: 12 Mission-Ready 12-Gauge Scatterguns.But Benelli has adapted its ultra-reliable inertia-driven operating system to the tactical shotgun format with the new M2 Tactical, thus challenging assumptions as to what a tactical shotgun should be. While semi-automatic shotguns have many capabilities, few have demonstrated the “hell and back” reliability necessary to gain the confidence of users in life or death tactical situations related to law enforcement or personal defense. The Benelli can use interchangeable chokes, and it comes with a tall front sight (pictured).
