Benelli 11022 M2 3-Gun Performance Shop 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun

Benelli M2 3-Gun Performance Shop 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun - 11022

The Benelli M2 3-Gun Performance Shop 11022 is a competition-focused 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built specifically around the speed, loading demands, and target variety encountered in 3-Gun competition. Starting with the proven M2 platform, the Performance Shop configuration adds an extended magazine system, enlarged controls, competition-oriented loading modifications, upgraded sights, and other purpose-built enhancements that reduce the amount of aftermarket work normally required to prepare an M2 for multi-gun competition.

At the center of the shotgun is Benelli's Inertia Driven operating system. The design uses recoil energy to cycle the action rather than routing propellant gases through a piston system under the forend. This keeps the operating system mechanically simple and minimizes the amount of combustion residue entering the action, an important consideration for competitors shooting high round counts over the course of a match.

Built Specifically for 3-Gun Competition

The Performance Shop M2 3-Gun is not simply a standard M2 Field with an extended magazine tube. Its competition-specific modifications are intended to improve loading speed, control access, and transitions between different types of shotgun targets.

The loading port is opened and reshaped to provide better access when performing competition reloads, including dual- and quad-loading techniques. An oversized bolt handle and enlarged bolt release provide larger contact surfaces for manipulating the shotgun quickly under match conditions.

Extended Magazine Capacity

The extended magazine tube increases onboard ammunition capacity compared with a standard field configuration, reducing the frequency of reloads during longer shotgun stages. The 11022 is commonly configured with a 10+1 capacity when used with appropriate 2.75-inch shells, although actual capacity can vary with shotshell length.

The extended tube runs forward beneath the 24-inch barrel, creating a layout specifically suited to practical shooting competition rather than traditional field use.

24-Inch Barrel and 3-Inch Chamber

The 24-inch barrel keeps the M2 relatively compact for movement through barricades, ports, and other stage obstacles while still providing enough sighting radius for plates, clays, and slug targets. The 3-inch chamber accommodates compatible 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12-gauge shotshells.

This barrel length is a practical fit for 3-Gun because it balances maneuverability with the longer magazine tube and provides a more compact overall package than many conventional sporting shotguns.

Competition Sight System

The M2 3-Gun Performance Shop uses an XS-style rear sight paired with a high-visibility green fiber-optic front sight. This sighting arrangement provides a more defined reference point than a conventional shotgun bead, particularly when stages require accurate placement of slugs on targets at extended distances.

The fiber-optic front remains easy to acquire during faster birdshot engagements while the rear sight provides additional reference for more deliberate shots.

Competition Controls and Loading Port

An oversized bolt handle and enlarged bolt release make the controls easier to locate and operate quickly. These modifications are particularly useful during unloaded starts, emergency reloads, or stage procedures that require the action to be manipulated under time pressure.

The enlarged loading port is equally important. Opening the receiver around the magazine loading area provides additional clearance for the shooter's hand and shells, reducing interference during rapid reloads and making the platform better suited to modern competition loading techniques.

ComforTech Stock

The synthetic stock incorporates Benelli's ComforTech recoil-reduction system. Flexible synthetic elements within the stock work with the recoil pad and comb to help manage felt recoil without adding the weight of a gas-operated action.

For competitors who may fire dozens or even hundreds of rounds during training and match weekends, improved recoil management can help reduce fatigue and make it easier to maintain consistent gun mount and target transitions.

Inertia Driven Operation

Benelli's Inertia Driven system uses a rotating bolt head and inertia spring to cycle the action. Because there are no gas pistons or related moving components beneath the forend, the system keeps the front of the shotgun relatively streamlined while also reducing the amount of firing residue that reaches the action.

The combination of relatively light weight and a simple operating system is one of the reasons the M2 platform has been widely adapted for practical shotgun competition.

Key Features

• 12-gauge semi-automatic competition shotgun
• Benelli Performance Shop 3-Gun configuration
• 24-inch barrel
• 3-inch chamber
• Benelli Inertia Driven operating system
• Extended competition magazine tube
• 10+1 listed capacity with appropriate 2.75-inch shotshells
• Opened and enlarged competition loading port
• Oversized bolt handle
• Enlarged bolt release
• High-visibility green fiber-optic front sight
• XS-style rear sight
• ComforTech recoil-reduction stock
• Synthetic stock and forend
• Interchangeable choke system
• Competition-oriented shotgun shell holder

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Model: M2 3-Gun Performance Shop
• MPN: 11022
• UPC: 650350110227
• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Action: Semi-Automatic
• Operating System: Inertia Driven
• Chamber: 3"
• Barrel Length: 24"
• Capacity: Up to 10+1 with appropriate 2.75" shotshells
• Stock: Black Synthetic ComforTech
• Front Sight: Green Fiber Optic
• Rear Sight: XS-Style Express Sight
• Magazine: Extended Tubular Magazine
• Approximate Weight: 6.75 lbs.

Purpose-Built for the Competition Shooter

The Benelli M2 3-Gun Performance Shop 11022 is intended for shooters who want a competition-ready M2 without starting with a standard field shotgun and adding the major 3-Gun modifications separately. The extended magazine, opened loading port, oversized controls, competition sights, and ComforTech stock directly address the areas that matter during timed shotgun stages.

For shooters comparing semi-auto 3-Gun shotguns, the M2 Performance Shop combines the lightweight handling and straightforward maintenance of Benelli's inertia-operated platform with the loading, capacity, sighting, and control enhancements expected from a purpose-built competition shotgun.

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