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We Couldn't Have Said It Better Ourselves

The M2-G1 was built to enter the tactical shotgun market with authority. But don't take our word for it. From law enforcement evaluators to elite shooters and industry experts, the early feedback has been direct, decisive, and exactly what we expected: cleaner operation, serious control, and unmistakable Benelli performance. We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

M2-G1 Named Guns and Ammo’s 2026 Shotgun of the Year

Benelli is proud to announce that the M2-G1 Tactical has been named Guns & Ammo’s 2026 Shotgun of the Year, earning one of the firearm industry’s most respected annual honors.

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Benelli may have made the M2-G1 a little too good

Colion Noir

Influencer

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704 Tactical holding and reviewing the Benelli M2-G1 with a red smokey overlay

Blew me away in quality, performance, specs and features

Brian

704 Tactical

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Taran Tactical competitive shooter provides a review on the Benelli M2-G1

Super mean looking gun

Taran Butler

Competitive Shooter / Founder, Taran Tactical Innovations

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NTOA Gold Rating. 4.54 overall score.

Third-Party Tactical Evaluator

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Something special: a functional work of art.

Guns.com Review Team

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Fast, controllable and extremely natural to shoot.

Linas Cernauskas, Reviewer

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One of the most reliable shotguns I've tested.

Mitchell Graf, Reviewer

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A major update of Benelli's workhorse M2 shotguns.

Jeremiah Knupp, Writer

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I thought the M2-G1 was just a new version of the M2. I was wrong.

Colion Noir, Influencer

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They really hit a homerun with M2-G1.

Terry Houin, Writer

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Fast, reliable, purpose-driven.

Field Ethos Review Team

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In a completely different league.

Gritr Sports Review Team

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If I had to pick a shotgun, this would absolutely be my go-to.

Law Enforcement Evaluator

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A step above other gas-operated shotguns.

Scott Murdock, Review Analyst

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Handled all these loads without a hiccup.

Brian McCombie, Editor

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Absolutely bad-ass-looking tactical shotgun.

Guy Coursey, Reviewer

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This thing performed phenomenally.

Brian, Content Creator

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Recoil management is outstanding.

GoldenWebbyt, Influencer

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Ultra-reliable, comfortable to shoot, and always asking for more.

David Lane, Reviewer

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Takes everything you loved from the classic M2.

Palmetto State Armory Team

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A formidable tactical tool, right out of the box.

Law Enforcement Evaluator

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The Benelli M2-G1 appears to be a real winner.

Safariland CADRE News

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Accommodating and reliable to a fault.

Rob Reaser, Editor-in-Chief

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R.P.O. gas system never missed a beat.

Kirk Foreman, Reviewer

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This is a great tactical gun.

Taran Butler, Compeitive Shooter

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Designed for Hell-and-back operation.

Jeremy S., Reviewer

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I'm not a shotgun guy. The M2-G1 might fix that.

Luke McCoy, Founder

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You cannot question the reliability!

Police Officer Evaluator

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Is this the pinnacle of tactical?

Adam Scepaniak, Reviewer

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Earned a 4.54/5 overall Gold Standard rating.

The Outdoor Wire

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