Overview
Benelli SuperNova Tactical 18.5" 12GA 7+1 Shotgun with 5-Position Telescoping Stock | 20159
The Benelli SuperNova Tactical 20159 is a duty-oriented 12-gauge pump shotgun configured with an 18.5-inch barrel, full-length 7+1 magazine system, ghost-ring sights, and a 5-position telescoping pistol-grip stock. It combines the straightforward reliability of a pump action with the rugged polymer-over-steel construction that has long defined the SuperNova platform.
What separates the 20159 from more basic SuperNova Tactical configurations is the factory setup. The higher-capacity magazine tube and adjustable stock are already in place, giving professional users and tactical shotgun buyers a much more complete configuration without immediately replacing major components.
5-Position Telescoping Stock
The 20159 uses a 5-position telescoping stock with an integrated pistol grip, allowing the shooter to adjust the stock position around body armor, equipment, shooting stance, or individual preference.
Compared with a traditional fixed stock, the adjustable design gives the SuperNova greater flexibility while also allowing the shotgun to be shortened when a more compact overall configuration is needed.
7+1 Full-Length Magazine Capacity
This SuperNova Tactical is configured with a full-length tubular magazine providing a listed 7+1 capacity.
For buyers comparing SuperNova models, this is an important distinction. Many standard configurations use shorter magazine systems, while the 20159 comes set up with the higher-capacity tube from the factory.
18.5" Tactical Barrel
The 18.5-inch barrel keeps the shotgun maneuverable while maintaining the familiar handling characteristics of a full-size tactical pump.
A fixed cylinder choke keeps the barrel configuration simple and appropriate for the intended tactical role of the 20159.
3½" Magnum Chamber
One of the advantages of the SuperNova platform is its 3½-inch chamber. The 20159 can accommodate compatible 2¾-inch, 3-inch, and 3½-inch 12-gauge ammunition.
That gives the shotgun broad ammunition flexibility while retaining the simplicity of a manually operated pump action.
Steel Skeleton with Polymer Overmolding
The SuperNova is built around a steel skeletal framework overmolded with high-tech polymer. The design provides a strong structural foundation while giving the exterior excellent resistance to moisture, weather, and the wear that comes with hard use.
Internally, dual action bars and a rotary bolt head provide the solid lockup expected from the SuperNova design.
Ghost-Ring Sights
The 20159 is equipped with ghost-ring sights, giving the shooter a fast and familiar tactical sight picture.
The setup provides a more defined aiming reference than a traditional field bead and is well suited to a shotgun intended for professional or defensive applications.
Forend Shell-Stop Button
The SuperNova incorporates a shell-stop button into the forend. This allows the operator to cycle the action without automatically releasing another shell from the magazine tube.
It is a useful feature when clearing the chamber or changing ammunition while keeping the remaining shells in the magazine.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Benelli
- Model: SuperNova Tactical
- Manufacturer Part Number: 20159
- UPC: 650350201598
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Chamber: 2¾", 3" and 3½"
- Capacity: 7+1
- Magazine: Full-Length Tubular Magazine
- Stock: 5-Position Telescoping Pistol-Grip Stock
- Sights: Ghost-Ring
- Choke: Fixed Cylinder
- Length of Pull: 14-3/8"
- Overall Length: Approximately 40"
- Weight: Approximately 7.4 lbs.
- Special Feature: Forend Shell-Stop Button
For buyers who want a SuperNova Tactical with the major upgrades already handled at the factory, the Benelli 20159 is a particularly complete configuration. The 5-position telescoping stock, 7+1 magazine system, 18.5-inch barrel, ghost-ring sights, and rugged pump-action design give it the practical features that matter without turning a basic shotgun into an immediate parts project.
