The Benelli M2 Field is a 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun built on Benelli's Inertia Driven operating system. This example has a 28-inch barrel, a 3-inch chamber, and a Mossy Oak Bottomland finish for field use. It holds 4+1 shells and is set up for quick, repeated shots in hunting conditions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Benelli 
• Model: M2 Field 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Automatic (Inertia Driven) 
• Chamber: 3in 
• Barrel Length: 28in 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland 
   

Detailed Features 

• Inertia Driven cycling system runs on the mechanical energy of firing rather than gas, so there are no gas ports to foul or clean 
• The 3-inch chamber lets one gun run light field loads up through 3-inch magnum shells without a barrel swap 
• 28-inch barrel keeps the gun swinging fast on birds while still giving a full sight plane for longer shots 
• Progressive Comfort recoil reduction is built into the stock to cut felt recoil over a long day in the field 
• Mossy Oak Bottomland finish covers the gun for cover in mixed woodland and field terrain

Owners of the Benelli M2 Field consistently point to the Inertia Driven system as the reason they trust it. It keeps running with a mix of light and heavy loads and stays cleaner between range trips than gas guns in the same class. A few owners note the M2 can be a little more sensitive to how it's held during cycling compared to Benelli's higher-end SBE line, but most call that a non-issue once broken in.

In the field, the M2 Field carries well and points fast, which is why it shows up so often in upland and waterfowl blinds. The synthetic stock and Mossy Oak Bottomland finish hold up to rough handling, mud, and weather without much fuss. Recoil is manageable for a 12 Gauge, and the Progressive Comfort system gets specific praise from owners who shoot heavier loads through a full season.

On value, the M2 sits below Benelli's premium models but still carries a real price premium over budget semi-autos, and most owners consider it worth paying for the reliability. Aftermarket chokes, sling studs, and stock spacers are widely available, so the gun is easy to tune for different hunting setups.