Benelli ETHOS
- Category
- Shotgun
- Barrel
- 711 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
- Introduced
- 2014
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Benelli ETHOS is an elegant semi-automatic shotgun that represents the culmination of Benelli innovation, refinement and design superiority. Built on the ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system, the ETHOS is available in 12, 20, and 28 gauge with a beautifully engraved nickel-plated receiver and AA-grade walnut stock. The Progressive Comfort recoil system reduces felt recoil without adding weight.
The ETHOS was Benelli's answer to shooters who wanted the reliability of Inertia Driven technology in a refined, upland-worthy package.
MSRP: $1,999. Available in 26" and 28" barrel lengths across all gauges.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Benelli Armi SpA
- Category
- Shotgun
- Country
- Italy
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2014
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 711 mm
- Overall length
- 1257 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.95 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Inertia operated
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Tubular
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Nickel plated
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Inertia driven system
Progressive comfort recoil
Crio barrel
Aa grade walnut
Engraved nickel receiver
Easy locking bolt
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 622 12 Gauge shotguns | 2.95 kg | 3.29 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 570 12 Gauge shotguns | 1257 mm | 1150 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 650 12 Gauge shotguns | 711 mm | 711 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 647 12 Gauge shotguns | 4 | 3 | Holds more rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Benelli ETHOS
How much does the Benelli ETHOS weigh?
The Benelli ETHOS weighs 2.95 kg (6.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Benelli ETHOS?
The Benelli ETHOS is chambered in 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, and 28 Gauge.
How many rounds does the Benelli ETHOS hold?
The Benelli ETHOS holds 4 rounds, fed from a tubular magazine.
How long is the Benelli ETHOS?
The Benelli ETHOS is 1257 mm (49.5 in) long overall, with a 711 mm (28.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Benelli ETHOS?
The Benelli ETHOS is made by Benelli Armi SpA (Italy).
When was the Benelli ETHOS introduced?
The Benelli ETHOS was introduced in 2014.
How does the Benelli ETHOS operate?
The Benelli ETHOS uses an inertia operated action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/benelli-ethos' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "benelli-ethos", "name": "Benelli ETHOS", "manufacturer": { "id": "benelli", "name": "Benelli Armi SpA", "countryCode": "IT", "foundedYear": 1967, "website": "https://www.benelliusa.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:40", "version": "5f08a63ece0051736f8d9999540da44cdb8fd0ff8028739abfd0a34bd79f0fdc" }, "category": { "id": "shotgun", "name": "Shotgun", "description": "Smoothbore firearms designed to fire shot or slugs" }, "country_of_origin": "IT", "year_introduced": 2014, "barrel_length_mm": 711, "weight_empty_g": 2948, "action_type": "inertia_operated"}