New for 2026: Upgraded Benelli M2 Field

Used across waterfowl marshes, turkey woods and upland cover, Benelli’s M2 pairs dependability with responsive handling—built to perform in demanding environments while remaining light enough for all-day, on-the-move hunting. For 2026, this proven field platform advances with a foundational upgrade focused on shooter comfort and control.

All M2 Field shotguns now feature a more technical stock design engineered to enhance ergonomics during high-volume shooting days. The updated stock integrates Benelli’s Progressive Comfort recoil-reduction system alongside the Combtech Recoil Cheek Pad.

The Progressive Comfort stock works in harmony with Benelli’s Inertia Driven system, employing progressively stiffer, interlocking recoil-absorbing leaves that adapt to the shooter’s chosen shotshell load. This system effectively moderates felt recoil across a wide range of ammunition—from light target loads to heavy waterfowl loads—allowing the M2 to remain composed and comfortable shot after shot.

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Stoeger Adds New Sporting Model to M3000 Shotgun Series

Accokeek, MD – For 2026, Stoeger adds a new model to its popular M3000 semi-auto shotgun lineup with the M3000 Sporting model (#36084). This performance-driven sporting shotgun boasts the standard features of oversized controls, enlarged ejection and loading ports, 30-inch ported barrel and extended choke tubes along with the aesthetic upgrades for shooters who prefer a classic shotgun. This sporter is built to be used on the range and in the field, not just admired.

The new M3000 Sporting model’s design enhancements include a satin walnut stock and forend, catering to shooters who prefer a more traditional look and feel. The walnut furniture pairs with a nickel receiver and a gloss blue 30-inch ported barrel to further enhance the classical aesthetics. The broadway-style rib is engineered to cut barrel heat and mirage while providing a bold, easy-to-track sight picture—promoting a natural, heads-up shooting posture that delivers consistent comfort and confident target acquisition shot after shot. These are complemented by the matte blue trigger, bolt release, and bolt handle.

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Mossberg Adds Maverick® SA Semi-Auto Shotguns to Lineup

NORTH HAVEN, CT – Mossberg International is pleased to announce the introduction of the Maverick® SA Semi-Auto line of shotguns, a versatile, value-focused semi-automatic platform built to deliver reliable performance season after season. The Maverick SA continues Mossberg International’s tradition of offering quality, dependable shotguns at an accessible price point.

The new 12-gauge Maverick SA Semi-Auto shotguns are engineered as true multi-season workhorses, chambered for both 2.75-inch and 3-inch shotshells and featuring a 6-shot capacity. Available with either classic walnut stocks or durable synthetic furniture, the Maverick SA line offers configurations suited for a variety of shooting environments and personal preferences.

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Bruno Civolani: The Father of Inertia-Driven Shotguns

Bruno Civolani, an Italian engineer born in 1922, revolutionized shotgun design with his inertia-driven action in the 1960s. While not the first to develop an inertia system, as Carl Axel Theodor Sjogren of Sweden had previously worked on a similar concept, Civolani’s design significantly improved upon earlier attempts.Civolani’s fascination with firearms began in his youth, and he was inspired by Axel Sjögren’s recoil-operated shotgun.

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