The Benelli M Series Super 90 Shotguns are a series of 12 gauge Tactical shotguns based on the H&K recoil system, first introduced in the H&K Model 512 Auto Shotgun. The Super 90 refers to only the defense / tactical models, since Benelli does offer hunting, trap & field versions of some of the same shotguns. The only departure is the M4 which keeps the same exterior design but introduced a new proprietary gas operated system, the "Auto-regulating gas-operated (ARGO)" system.
The Benelli M Series Super 90 shotguns or variants has appeared in the following:
Heckler & Koch Model 512 Auto Shotgun
The father of the Benelli M Series shotguns, the Heckler & Koch 512 Auto Shotgun (developed for GSG-9 commandos) - 12 gauge. The basis for Benelli Tactical shotgun design.
- The grand-daddy of all H&K/Benelli Auto shotguns. This was the first shotgun to use the H&K/Benelli recoil system. It was first manufactured for use by West Germany's Elite GSG-9 Anti-Terrorist Police Units. The internal design was the basis for all of the joint H&K/Benelli series of tactical Shotguns. The H&K Model 512 shotguns were sold with the 'Man-Cutter' adjustable choke in front, designed to send the pellets in an elongated oval pattern to either cut a man in half, or (when turned vertically) dump all of the shot into the main body of the target
Benelli M1
Benelli M1 Super 90 in synthetic straight stock configuration, ghost ring sights - 12 gauge
- Semi auto only tactical shotgun based on the H&K Model 512 design.
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Benelli M2
Benelli M2 Super 90 in synthetic straight stock configuration, ghost ring sights - 12 gauge
- Trap and Field models are made of the M2 as well as Tactical models. It can be distinguished from the M1 by the lack of a receiver screw beneath the rear of the ejection port (as seen on M1); both feature a bolt release button directly below bolt handle. The M2 also has a unique foregrip (which doesn't fit on any of the other M series shotguns). Also the back of the receiver is slightly different and must have its own buttstocks, whereas the M1 and the M3 have interchangeable foregrips and buttstocks.
Benelli M2 Super 90 in tactical pistol grip configuration, standard rifle sights - 12 gauge
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Benelli M3
Benelli M3 Super 90 12 Gauge with pistol grip stock combination
Benelli M3 Super 90 12 Gauge
Benelli M3 Super 90 with top folding stock - 12 Gauge
File:F1ead049.jpg Benelli M3 Super 90 with pistol grip stock combination and ghost ring sights - 12 Gauge
- The Benelli M3 is a combination pump and Semiautomatic Shotgun (12 Gauge)
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Actor
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Character
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Title
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Note
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Date
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L.L. Cool J |
Officer Deacon "Deke" Kay |
S.W.A.T. |
With pistol grip stock, spare shell holders, and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight |
2003
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L.A.P.D. SWAT officer |
S.W.A.T. |
With Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight, pistol grip stock, spare shotshell holders, and door-breeching muzzle brake |
2003
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Alec Baldwin |
Carter "Doc" McCoy |
The Getaway |
With pistol grip stock |
1994
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Michael Madsen |
Rudy Travis |
The Getaway |
With pistol grip stock |
1994
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Tom Sizemore |
Michael "Slick" Cheritto |
Heat |
With pistol grip stock |
1995
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Brad Pitt |
John Smith |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith |
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2005
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Company Men |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith |
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2005
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FBI HRT officer |
Rush Hour |
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1998
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Gary Oldman |
Lt. Jim Gordon |
The Dark Knight |
With Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight, spare shell holder, and pistol grip stock |
2008
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Nicky Katt |
SWAT officer |
The Dark Knight |
With surefire dedicated forend weaponlight, spare shell holder, and pistol grip stock |
2008
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Nancy Allen |
Officer Anne Lewis |
RoboCop 2 |
With pistol grip stock |
1990
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Wesley Snipes |
Blade |
Blade |
With pistol grip, modified to fire fake silver stakes |
1998
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Amaury Nolasco |
Det. Cosmo Santos |
Street Kings |
With spare shell holder and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight |
2008
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John corbett |
Det. Dante Demille |
Street Kings |
With spare shell holdier and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight |
2008
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Keanu Reeves |
tom Ludlow |
Street Kings |
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2008
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Chris Evans |
Det. Diskant |
Street Kings |
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2008
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Police officer |
Street Kings |
With pistol grip stock, spare shell holder, and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight |
2008
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Matthew G. Taylor |
Useldinger |
Exit Wounds |
With pistol grip stock and Frag-12 ammo |
2001
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Steven Seagal |
Det. Orin Boyd |
Exit Wounds |
With pistol grip stock |
2001
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Bill Duke |
Chief Hinges |
Exit Wounds |
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2001
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Bruce McGill |
Det. Frank Daniels |
Exit Wounds |
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2001
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Arnold Schwarzenegger |
US Marshal John Kruger |
Eraser |
With top-folding stock |
1996
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Henchman |
Eraser |
With top-folding stock |
1996
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Guards |
Wanted |
With top-folding stock |
2008
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Sweepers |
Equilibrium |
With pistol grips, vertical foregrips, door-breeching muzzle brake, and weaponlights |
2002
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Sergei Vesnin |
Kon |
Newsmakers (Goryachie Novosti) |
With top-folding stock |
2009
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Maxim Konvalov |
Kley |
Newsmakers (Goryachie Novosti) |
With top-folding stock |
2009
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Aleksei Frandetti |
Orda |
Newsmakers (Goryachie Novosti) |
With top-folding stock |
2009
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Television
- A Pittsburgh Police SWAT officer in The Kill Point (with pistol grip stock combination and Surefire dedicated forend weaponlight)
Video Games
Anime
Benelli M4
Benelli M4 Super 90 - 12 gauge
Benelli M4 Super 90 with a folded stock - 12 gauge
- Unlike the previous M series shotguns, rather than the Benelli Inertia Drive system for semi-automatic operation, the M4 uses a new proprietary dual gas piston system for semi-automatic operation called the "Auto-regulating gas-operated (ARGO) system". This new system was designed per specifications from the U.S. Marine Corps. It goes by the designation 'M1014 Joint Services Combat Shotgun' in the US military and 'L128A1' in the British military.
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