Description
You’re in the blind before dawn, the Missouri woods just starting to wake up. That first gobble echoes, and everything comes down to one smooth, instinctive mount and shot. That’s the moment a dedicated turkey gun earns its keep. It’s not about blasting away; it’s about a single, precise opportunity. So, what is the Benelli Performance Shop M2 Turkey 20 Ga, 24″ Barrel, 3″ Chamber, Bottomland Midnight Bronze Cerakote, 3rd? It’s a purpose-built, semi-automatic shotgun refined by Benelli’s custom shop for the modern turkey hunter. It combines the lightning-fast, reliable inertia-driven system of the M2 with specialized ergonomics and a devastatingly effective camouflage finish to dominate the spring woods.
I’ve put shells through plenty of off-the-rack shotguns, and they work. But this isn’t that. The Performance Shop treatment means it arrives ready for business. The first thing you notice is the Bottomland Midnight Bronze Cerakote. It’s not just a dip—it’s a durable, ceramic-based coating that breaks up your outline perfectly in the varied light of a timber setup or a field edge. The 24-inch barrel is the sweet spot for a 20-gauge turkey gun: maneuverable in a tight pop-up blind but still providing a smooth swing and consistent patterning. Weighing in at a hair over 6.5 pounds, it carries easy all day but stays planted when you need it.
Let’s talk about what makes this a ‘turkey’ model. The stock is cut with an aggressive pistol grip and an adjustable comb system. You can dial in the perfect cheek weld for your preferred optic, ensuring your eye is perfectly aligned every single time you shoulder it. The forend is slimmed and textured for a positive grip, even with gloved hands in a damp spring morning. Here’s the thing—the inertia system is famously simple and reliable. It cycles 2¾-inch light target loads for practice and 3-inch magnum turkey thumpers with equal indifference, and it does so with minimal perceived recoil. That’s a big deal when you’re focusing on a bird’s head at 40 yards.
This gun is drop-in ready for your preferred red dot or optic, thanks to the factory-installed Picatinny rail on the receiver. I’ve mounted everything from a compact Holosun to a dedicated turkey scope on this platform, and it’s rock-solid. The included Hi-Viz fiber-optic front sight is a great backup. The 3-inch chamber gives you all the modern 20-gauge payload options you need, and the gun ships with three Benelli Performance Shop extended choke tubes (Full, Extra Full, and a dedicated turkey ‘XXF’). Patterning with heavy TSS loads through that XXF tube is an eye-opener—the density at distance is frankly impressive for a 20-gauge.
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3″ |
| Barrel Length | 24″ |
| Overall Length | Approx. 45.5″ |
| Weight | Approx. 6.6 lbs |
| Finish | Bottomland Midnight Bronze Cerakote |
| Action | Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto |
| Includes | 3 Extended Choke Tubes (F, XF, XXF), Hi-Viz Front Sight |
Pros: The fit and finish are exceptional straight from the Performance Shop. The balance and pointability are instinctive. The Bottomland camo is highly effective and incredibly tough. The adjustable comb is a game-changer for optic use. Benelli reliability is legendary.
Cons: At $2443.90, it’s a significant investment. The specialized stock may not suit every shooter’s preferred shotgun mount for other disciplines like waterfowl.
Who is this for? This is for the hunter who chases turkeys seriously and wants a tool that removes variables. It’s for the shooter who appreciates the reduced recoil and lighter carry of a 20-gauge but doesn’t want to sacrifice terminal performance. If you run an optic and demand a gun that shoulders perfectly to it every time, this is your answer. It’s also for the hunter who values durability and a finish that won’t scratch or peel after a season of briars and cedar limbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the adjustable comb difficult to set up?
A: Not at all. It uses a simple hex-key adjustment. You loosen two bolts, set the comb height for a clear, full view through your optic, and tighten them back down. It’s a one-time setup for most shooters and requires no gunsmithing.
Q: Will it cycle lighter 7/8 oz or 1 oz target loads?
A: Yes, the inertia system is very forgiving. I’ve run cheap, light 2¾-inch target loads through it for patterning practice without a single hiccup. It’s designed to cycle the full spectrum from light to heavy.
Q: Is the camo applied over the entire gun?
A: Yes. The Bottomland Midnight Bronze Cerakote is applied to the metal barrel, receiver, and all external metal parts. The synthetic stock and forend are molded in a matching pattern, so there are no shiny surfaces to give you away.
This Benelli Performance Shop M2 Turkey represents the top tier of ready-to-hunt semi-automatics. It’s a focused tool that delivers confidence when a longbeard is in range. This model is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide, with an FFL transfer required for firearm purchases. If a dedicated, reliable, and hunter-refined 20-gauge is what your spring strategy has been missing, this one deserves a close look.
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