Benelli Ethos Upland
Benelli Armi SpA · Shotgun · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Ethos Upland A.I., Ethos Upland Advanced Impact
Overview
The Benelli Ethos Upland A.I. is a field-grade semi-automatic upland bird shotgun built on the Ethos Inertia Driven platform. It pairs an AA-grade satin walnut stock and fore-end with a brushed gray receiver and a 28-inch ported gloss-black barrel finished in Benelli's BE.S.T. surface treatment. The Advanced Impact (A.I.) barrel and extended nickel A.I. Crio choke tubes produce tighter, more consistent patterns, while the Progressive Comfort recoil-reduction system self-adjusts to load power for all-day upland carry and shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1257 mm (49.49") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 396 m/s (1299 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2509 J (1851 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | BE.S.T Diamond Like Carbon |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 Bore, 12ga
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20 Bore, 20ga
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Inertia Driven System, Advanced Impact Barrel, Crio Choke System, Progressive Comfort Recoil Reduction, Be St Corrosion Finish, Ported Barrel, Satin Walnut Stock, Brushed Gray Receiver, Enlarged Bolt Handle, Adjustable Drop And Cast
Base model
Production
Production years: 2025-present
Upland field model in the Ethos A.I. line; sporting/hunting market
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Offered in 12-gauge and 20-gauge with 3-inch chambers and 4+1 capacity. Ships with extended nickel A.I. choke tubes (cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, full). Stock is adjustable for drop and cast. MSRP approximately $3,099. Weight and overall-length figures are estimated from the shared Ethos 28-inch 12-gauge platform and may vary by gauge.
Background
Where most autoloaders chase tactical black polymer, the Ethos Upland leans the other way entirely, dressing its high-tech inertia action in AA-grade walnut and a brushed receiver so it looks at home next to a classic side-by-side in the grouse woods.