Benelli M1 Super 90
Benelli Armi SpA · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1986
Also known as: M1 Super 90, Benelli M1
Overview
The Benelli M1 Super 90 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun introduced in 1986 as the first model of Benelli's Super 90 family. It is built around the company's proprietary Inertia Driven recoil system, in which the energy of recoil acting against a sprung, free-floating bolt body and rotating two-lug bolt head cycles the action, with no gas ports or pistons to foul. The lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver and synthetic furniture keep weight to roughly 3.2 kg, giving fast handling and very fast follow-up shots. Marketed simultaneously to military, law-enforcement and civilian users, the M1 was offered in tactical, field, practical and short-barreled entry configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3180 g (112.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1009 mm (39.72") |
| Barrel Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Sight Radius | 299 mm (11.77") |
| Action Type | Recoil Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Crossbolt Safety, Trigger Guard Safety
- Features: Inertia Driven System, Rotating Bolt Head, Ghost Ring Sights, Interchangeable Chokes, Ventilated Rib, 3 Inch Chamber
Variants
Service history
Operators
- Italian Law Enforcement
- United States Law Enforcement
Production
Production years: 1986-2005
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Bruno Civolani
Discontinued: 2005
Notes
Chambered for 2.75-inch and 3-inch (76 mm) 12-gauge shells. Barrels were offered in 14-inch (entry), 18.5-inch and 20-inch tactical lengths, and 24-28 inch vent-rib sporting lengths; magazine capacity ranges from 3 to 7 rounds depending on configuration. Produced 1986-2005 and succeeded by the Benelli M2. The related Benelli M4/M1014 is a separate, gas-operated USMC combat shotgun and not part of the inertia-driven M1 line.