BENELLI 12631 ETHOS PERFORMANCE SHOP AI CORDOBA BE.S.T. 12 GA 3" 28" BBL

Benelli 12631 Ethos Performance Shop AI Cordoba BE.S.T. 12 gauge 3 inch 28 inch barrel semi automatic shotgun. This shotgun is built for serious wingshooters and dove or waterfowl hunters who want Benelli's top tier performance package in a durable, weather resistant package. Anyone searching for a high end 12 gauge semi auto shotgun designed for dove hunting and waterfowl in tough field conditions will find this model purpose built for that role.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number 12631, UPC 650350126310
• Gauge 12, chamber 3 inches
• Action type Inertia Driven semi automatic
• Barrel length 28 inches, Advanced Impact profile
• Magazine capacity 4 plus 1
• Overall length 49.5 inches
• Length of pull 14 3/8 inches
• Drop at comb 1 1/2 inches, drop at heel 2 1/4 inches
• Weight 6.9 pounds
• Stock: black synthetic Comfort Tech 3
• Metal finish: BE.S.T. surface treatment on barrel and receiver
• Sights: red fiber optic front sight with metal bead mid sight
• Choke system: five extended AI Crio chokes in cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and full, plus two Briley Spectrum AI chokes in skeet and improved cylinder
• Right hand configuration

Special Features

• The Advanced Impact barrel and choke system uses a refined internal profile that raises pellet velocity and energy as shot travels downrange, improving penetration and pattern density compared to a standard bore.
• BE.S.T. surface treatment coats exposed metal parts in a corrosion resistant layer that stands up to rain, saltwater, and rough field handling far better than standard bluing.
• The Cryo barrel treatment relieves stress from the hammer forging process, producing a smoother bore surface that stays cleaner for longer between shots.
• The Inertia Driven operating system relies on just three core parts, the bolt body, inertia spring, and rotating bolt head, keeping the action simple and easy to maintain.
• Because the Inertia Driven system keeps gas, smoke, and powder residue inside the barrel instead of cycling it through the action, the gun runs cleaner than gas operated semi autos.
• A 6 ounce weighted forend cap, part of the Performance Shop package, shifts balance forward for smoother swing dynamics.
• Enlarged controls make the bolt release and other operating points easier to manipulate quickly, even with gloved hands.
• The Comfort Tech 3 stock system is designed to manage muzzle movement between shots, helping you stay on target for faster follow up shots.

Practical Benefits

• If you are looking for a semi auto shotgun that holds up through a full dove season of dust, heat, and repeated firing, the BE.S.T. coating and Inertia Driven action give you a gun built to keep functioning shot after shot.
• The Advanced Impact barrel and chokes help you get more consistent patterns and downrange energy, which matters when birds flush at longer distances or steel shot is your only option for waterfowl.
• The lightweight 6.9 pound build and forward balanced forend make this shotgun easy to swing and track through crossing shots in the dove field or over decoys.
• For competitive clays shooters and serious wingshooters who want an edge over stock factory guns, the Performance Shop upgrades give you enlarged controls and chokes tuned specifically for the Advanced Impact barrel.
• The corrosion resistant BE.S.T. finish means you can hunt in wet marsh conditions or coastal environments without worrying about rust taking hold on exposed metal.
• If you shoot both light dove loads and heavier 3 inch magnum waterfowl shells, this shotgun cycles the full range without adjustment thanks to the inertia operating system.
• For the dedicated Cordoba style dove and waterfowl hunter who wants a shotgun that performs at the top of its class in the field, this Ethos gives you the reliability, pattern performance, and durability to back up every trip afield.

The Benelli 12631 Ethos Performance Shop AI Cordoba BE.S.T. in 12 gauge with its 3 inch chamber and 28 inch barrel stands as a capable tool for hunters and wingshooters who demand top tier performance from a semi automatic shotgun.