Product Overview
Product Description
The Benelli 11617 is the Flat Dark Earth model of the M2-G1, Benelli’s 2026 gas-operated tactical shotgun. It pairs the full tactical configuration, a 5-position telescoping stock with upgraded pistol grip and 7+1 capacity, with FDE Cerakote on the receiver and barrel over black synthetic furniture. Cerakote is a ceramic-based finish chosen for hard use, resisting corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals better than conventional bluing, with an earth tone that stays subdued in the field.
Rear Piston Operated (RPO) is the gas system built for the M2-G1. Gas is collected close to the chamber by two short-stroke pistons, and the recoil assembly lives in the stock where carbon and debris cannot reach it. The result is a tactical semi-auto that runs cleaner between maintenance intervals and strips down simpler than forward-mounted gas designs. The M4 and its ARGO system remain the military benchmark; the M2-G1 serves as the cleaner-running, lower-cost line beside it.
- FDE Cerakote receiver and barrel — ceramic coating for corrosion and wear resistance in a non-reflective earth tone
- RPO gas system — the first gas-operated M2, with dual short-stroke pistons at the chamber and a sealed recoil assembly
- 5-position telescoping stock with length of pull from 9-1/4 to 14 inches, plus an upgraded pistol grip
- 7+1 capacity from the factory extended magazine tube
- Ghost ring sights and Picatinny rail, receiver drilled and tapped for optics
- M-Lok forend, enlarged controls, beveled loading port with ramped trigger guard, QD sling mounts
- Parkerized bolt, Modified choke installed, 10-year limited warranty
Specifications:
- Manufacturer Part Number: 11617
- Gauge: 12 Gauge, chambered for 2-3/4" and 3" shells
- Action: Semi-Auto, Rear Piston Operated (RPO) gas system
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Choke: Modified
- Magazine Capacity: 7+1
- Sights: Ghost ring with Picatinny rail, receiver drilled and tapped
- Stock: 5-position telescoping with pistol grip, black synthetic
- Receiver Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Barrel Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Forend: M-Lok, black synthetic
- Length of Pull: Adjustable, 9-1/4" to 14"
- Drop at Heel: 2-1/4"
- Drop at Comb: 1-3/8"
- Overall Length: 39.5"
- Average Weight: 8 lbs
- Hand Dominance: Right Handed
