Overview
Benelli M2 Field 20GA 28" GORE OPTIFADE Timber Semi-Auto Shotgun | 11079
The Benelli M2 Field 11079 is a lightweight 20-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built for hunters who want quick handling, dependable cycling, and a field-ready camouflage pattern. This configuration combines a 28-inch barrel, 3-inch chamber, 3+1 capacity, GORE OPTIFADE Waterfowl Timber finish, ComforTech stock, Crio barrel and choke system, and Benelli's proven Inertia Driven action.
The 20-gauge M2 is noticeably lighter and quicker in the hands than many full-size 12-gauge field guns, making it a strong choice for hunters who spend long days carrying a shotgun through timber, marsh edges, and upland cover.
GORE OPTIFADE Waterfowl Timber
The 11079 is finished in GORE OPTIFADE Waterfowl Timber, a camouflage pattern developed around darker wetland environments such as flooded timber and wooded waterfowl habitat.
For hunters working tight timber or heavily wooded cover, the darker pattern gives this M2 a field-oriented appearance while maintaining the durable synthetic construction expected from a working hunting shotgun.
Benelli Inertia Driven System
The M2 Field operates with Benelli's Inertia Driven system. Rather than routing propellant gases into the action, the system uses recoil energy to cycle the shotgun.
This keeps combustion residue away from the operating components and helps simplify routine cleaning and maintenance. It also allows the M2 to remain relatively light and well balanced compared with many gas-operated semi-automatic designs.
28" Crio Barrel
The 28-inch Crio-treated barrel gives the 11079 a smooth swing and familiar field-gun balance while retaining the light, responsive feel that makes the 20-gauge M2 appealing.
The longer barrel works well for waterfowl, upland birds, and other moving-target applications where a smooth swing and controlled follow-through matter.
3" Chamber
The M2 Field 11079 is chambered for 20-gauge shells up to 3 inches in length, giving hunters flexibility across standard 2¾-inch field ammunition and heavier 3-inch hunting loads.
That gives the shotgun plenty of versatility without moving into a heavier 12-gauge platform.
ComforTech Stock
This generation of the M2 Field uses Benelli's ComforTech stock system, which incorporates recoil-reducing features into the synthetic stock while preserving the light weight and balance of the shotgun.
For a lightweight 20 gauge, the system helps make repeated shooting more comfortable without adding unnecessary bulk to the platform.
Crio Choke System
The 11079 uses Benelli's Crio choke system, giving hunters interchangeable choke options for matching the shotgun to different loads, ranges, and hunting conditions.
The included choke selection provides useful flexibility for everything from closer shots in timber to longer opportunities in more open environments.
3+1 Field Capacity
The 11079 uses a tubular magazine with a listed 3+1 capacity. The field-oriented magazine configuration keeps the shotgun streamlined while providing the capacity expected from a hunting semi-auto.
Red-Bar Front Sight
A red-bar front sight provides a bright, easy-to-acquire reference point without cluttering the sight picture when tracking moving birds.
Combined with the 28-inch barrel and lightweight M2 platform, the setup keeps the shotgun quick and intuitive in the field.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Benelli
- Model: M2 Field
- Manufacturer Part Number: 11079
- UPC: 650350110791
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Operating System: Benelli Inertia Driven System
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Chamber: 2¾" and 3"
- Capacity: 3+1
- Barrel: Crio-Treated
- Stock: Synthetic ComforTech
- Finish: GORE OPTIFADE Waterfowl Timber
- Sight: Red-Bar Front Sight
- Length of Pull: 14-3/8"
- Overall Length: Approximately 49.3"
- Weight: Approximately 5.9 lbs.
For hunters who want a light 20-gauge semi-auto that carries easily and still has the versatility of a 3-inch chamber, the Benelli M2 Field 11079 is a strong field configuration. Its 28-inch Crio barrel, OPTIFADE Timber finish, ComforTech stock, and clean-running Inertia Driven action give it the right balance of speed, simplicity, and durability for serious hunting use.
