The ETHOS is an elegant semi-automatic shotgun that culminates in Benelli’s innovation, refinement, and design superiority. The core of this exceptional firearm is our ultra-reliable, time-tested Inertia Driven® System, which makes the ETHOS a joy to shoot and easy to maintain.

Inertia-Driven System®Benchmark of Reliability. An inertia-Driven® System shotgun is clean, reliable, and adjustment-free.

Crio® System

More Uniform Patterns. Benelli cryogenically treats barrels and choke tubes to increase pattern density.

Progressive Comfort®

Incorporates three sets of patented interlocking flexible buffers that absorb recoil at different stages dependent on the strength of the shotshell’s load.

Cycles Light Loads

The updated dynamic Inertia Driven® System improves cycling speed, reliability and the ability to cycle loads from 7/8 oz. to 3-inch Magnums.

Easy-Loading System

A beveled loading port, redesigned carrier, and new two-part carrier latch allow the shell to glide into the magazine.

Anti-seize Mag Cap

Synthetic bushing incorporated into the magazine cap prevents the cap from binding under all environmental conditions, including dust, dirt, moisture, and freezing temperatures.

Interchangeable Fiber Optic Sight

Easy to change high-visibility fiber optic sight system offers the option of three colors (red, green, yellow) and requires no tools to switch.