A.I. Shotgun? Benelli Ethos Sport A.I. 12 Gauge Shotgun Review

[@NotStockPhoto]

My first new shotgun in forever, and the best I’ve ever shot. I shot clays with it for a couple weeks before I finally changed the cast to left handed(I’ve always shot right handed shotguns left handed)……… it’s even better now.

[@semper.fidellis]

Based on all of the information I’ve gathered online-to include data from Benelli-I think Benelli is factoring in pattern density into their math to reach those optimistic percentage increases at extended ranges. My theory is that their numbers are based on a pellets-on-target algorithm, versus a per-pellet or per-payload measurement. The thought being, if their new barrel technology can deliver more pellets on target at a given range compared to the competition’s, then they can make the claim that the X number of additional pellets leads to a 42% increase in velocity and a 77% increase in energy at 60 yards. They obviously hide this little fact in their marketing though, so that would-be buyers are left with the idea that they’re going to see these substantial increases either per-pellet, or per-payload. Their own marketing images seem to hint at this as well, depicting a denser, more narrow column of shot in ballistics gel. The A.I. Benelli math seems a bit illusive to me, and pattern density is the only additional metric that makes sense to get the numbers to what they are claiming in their marketing. Got to hand it to Benelli, though. Not only did they manage to bring revolutionary technology that has been around for decades to their shotguns, they also managed to improvise and cash-in on the increasing interest in the “AI” abbreviation that is all the rage nowadays in technology. Their marketing truly is second-to-none.

[@huntersmillie00]

Marketing gimmick

[@fdtank81]

Yes please test it fully!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

video coming soon!

[@rogersgordon3208]

Absolutely looking for more test of the AI Sport! Great video.

[@kross1261]

Recently Bought the ethos super sport in a 20 ga. Carbon fiber. Didn’t know if I’d like the wide grooved rib. Really like it and shoot it well. Plus it looks great

[@aboabdullah82]

definitely looking forward to the velocity and pattern test! also hope it will be compared with the normal ethos ( none AI) this will be very interesting.. and good old Steve is the guy for it! 👍🏼

[@Mbogz27]

Doesn't Benelli claim the gun shoots like 30% increased velocity? I'd like to see a chrono test and some side by side impact shots with a standard barrel. I'll believe it when I see that and am very skeptical.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

We're working on testing...stay tuned.

[@FYMM69]

All this BS marketing hype haha. A guy at the local sporting clay club bought a new ethos last winter and I asked to try it, swung to the target and I honestly thought the safety was on, after remounting I swung to another target and the trigger pull was so bad I finally yanked on the trigger to get it to go off, I handed it back and said Thank you. Beretta should be ashamed to charge this kinda money and offer such a POS disgusting trigger

[@gamebredduckhunter7651]

Higher velocity usually blows apart the pattern. I’m curious also to see the field data

[@chrisambrose6869]

I love these reviews. Idea here: I would love to see a comparison of semi automatic, sporting clay shotguns. I mostly shoot my browning 725 high rib for sporting clays. But would really love to get into a semi auto that’s designed specifically for sport. There are so many on this channel, but would love to get a good comparison and see, which is the best value.

[@Quality_Guru]

Always love the reviews. A video worth considering. I had an AI search query inform me that you really can’t get a decent O/U shotgun for less than $1,000 dollars and that perhaps I should spend just a little more to get a quality semi-auto. The question is if Target Focus Life knows more than AI?

[@PatrickMobley-ue8xe]

Wouldn’t the 6 oz weight cap be the reason for the increased weight over spec🤷‍♂️

[@jfromgeorgia5535]

I’d like to see a video of the ethos cordoba 28 gauge vs the sbe3 28 gauge!

[@stevenmonkman7748]

Definitely do a follow up review!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Hoping to get out and film it next week!

[@Matt-qg1ow]

I’ve watched you and your brothers videos for years now. Great job. You guys have always done a great job. And I have also noticed you have never really been particular to the Benelli. On any platform. It’s pretty obvious you like the gas system better than the inertia guns. Totally understandable. Recoil. And speed. “The” only thing that I will say, is that 99% of your viewers don’t shoot professionally as you do. We shoot recreationally and for hunting purposes. So, as sportsmen, or sportswomen, we like firearms to suit our needs and reliability and also meet our budgets. But 100% like your shotgun reviews man👍🇺🇸🦅

[@AndrewC-s8b]

Could you do a comparison between the benelli ethos sport and the beretta a400 xcel sport? Thanks for your videos. Super helpful.

[@Demonslayer666100]

That is one nice looking gun. Interesting features on it to. For the cost i think i would get a new Ithaca model 37 featherlight combo that i keep dreaming about. Great vid and looking forward for the next test on this.

[@FactoryFowl]

After having and shooting 5 benellis in every gauge they offer, Ill stick with my sx4 for price and reliability

[@Average_glock19_enjoyer]

Steve!!!!! Can we please get a review on the Girsan MC312.

[@MainelyMoto207]

Review a Franchi Affinity 3 Sporting

[@robertshockley9380]

Yes please. I would like to see if the increased velocity claims are true.

[@loganlong9958]

When is the Sorix review coming?

[@bigB6flyer]

I shot my friend’s ethos & while it was beautiful, felt good in hand, & was very reliable I found it so light even in 12ga to be a bit whippy.

[@timrussell89]

I'm a hunter, at least for me there is not a gun made or ever will be made worth that kind of price point. I do get its a sporting gun but still. I thought the SBE was overpriced but geeze lol. The birds can't tell the difference between a 300 dollar mossberg or a 3300 dollar benelli. Personally I land somewhere in the middle with Browning. I have a gold and the A5 which is the nicest shotgun I've ever shouldered. More than enough gun for me. Either way, nice review as always.

[@DiRTYZs19z]

Should grab a regular ethos sport to compare the speeds.

[@shaft3500]

Also very interested in ballistics data from the AI system. I have an ethos cordoba best that Briley gave their performance shop treatment ( lengthened forcing cone, over size controls, weighted fore end cap with sling mount). Specifically interested in shot velocity and patterning results of AI vs stock benelli vs standard performance shop trim levels.

[@tyleroakeson2635]

Any plans to review the weatherby Sorix?

[@Misfit5W]

Second this 👍

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Yes! Weatherby is supposed to be sending one.

[@saltcreekammo]

It's funny in an age where things are getting slowed down with shotgun velocities, they'd continue to market speed... Interesting.

[@HALWG51]

So I have a Montefeltro Sporting and I wanted to upgrade to the Ethos Sport (non AI). So I got one to shoot at the sporting clays range where I do most of my shooting. After shooting a round of sporting clays and a 50 bird round of 5 stand, it was apparent that the Ethos was better looking, but it did nothing to improve my shooting. I just stuck with Montefeltro. Saved me considerable cash. I replaced the springs on my Montefeltro and the trigger pull is 3.5 pounds with no travel. It breaks crispy.

[@Eddie-v8t]

Will it cycle 7/8 oz #9 for skeet ?

[@scottallen158]

I love my Benellis' so let's see that next review

[@mrsmith9079]

As much as I love the 10 gauge, sticking a10 gauge barrel (and an overbored one at that) onto a 12 gauge frame and then throwing 12 gauge loads down it doesn't seem the best idea to me - it's a lot to expect of a 12 gauge wad.

[@miggywiggy11]

Looking to pick one of these up soon for sporting clays and trap. Is the ethos supersport performance ai worth the money,or stay with the ethos supersport?

[@bb5242]

Recently traded my Affinity 3. That thing was kind of a disappointment. I looked at every Benelli the shop had, but I think Beretta is better. The SX4 also is decent at the lower pricd point. Don't buy inertia. L4S Fabarm is nice.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks for sharing your experience, and I appreciate your feedback about different shotgun brands.

[@stepheno.2730]

A400 is the 🐐 do it all shotgun at the end of the day

[@timg7627]

Inertia is superior. Cleaner, more reliable, cycles variety of shells better.

[@johniverson3572]

Do you float the target above the barrel? My benelli Ethos centers pattern about 6 inches high and left at 30 yards with full choke. That bugs me. I like my shotguns to be within 2 inches of point of aim at 30 yards. Benelli support said it is within specs.

[@sillygoose4141]

Test Norma Wingstrike please

[@vasilechironda802]

Бро я пересмотрел обзор в замедленном режиме и увидел что после обратной сборки ружья ты стрелял из него без Насадки - это разве реально ? Резьба не испортиться? Сам владелец Etos sport .

[@duke1386]

Side by side pattern tests with the sbe3 would be interesting

[@chevyon37s]

Benelli, the best marketing company that makes shotguns.

[@Gulgonful]

Sorry to hear you had that selector issue with your UGC/RFM!

[@TargetFocusedLife]

It wasn't with UGC, it was with the.....video dropping next week!

[@Gulgonful]

@@TargetFocusedLife what a tease!

[@frenzy_adventures]

Any chance you could do a review on cz-usa field supreme 20g?

[@tomswan3805]

Washer just hanging out in the stock doesn't surprise me. My ethos came from the factory with the carrier rubbing on the trigger assembly so I pretty much had a single shot. Sent it back and they shaved plastic off the trigger assembly. Thousands of rounds on it now without another problem but frustrating for what the gun costs

[@Macdaddy22713]

Can we get a Stoeger M3000 review? I know you did the 3500 and the 3020 but the new M3000 has been run by a bunch of buddies and myself and been a great gun regardless of price and cycles everything you put in it. The key is to clean the whole gun with dawn dish soap to get all the factory grease off for good cycling out of the box.

[@elkhunterbill5087]

I bought a Benelli Ethos 12 ga a few months ago. The Benelli USA website states the LOP is 14 3/4". WRONG! It's 14 3/8. Big difference for a guy who needs a 15 1/2 LOP. I read where Benelli offers a 15" LOP pad, the problem is, they have been on back order from Benelli for over a year and Midwest Gun Works and Benelli USA have no clue when they will get these pads back in stock. Buyer beware! Benelli has really dropped the ball on this shotgun.

[@FT4Freedom]

I'm definitely looking forward to the full testing. I love my $260 turkish walnut blaster.

[@FT4Freedom]

@TargetfocusedIife001 need more info.

[@davidsiskron2025]

That 6oz cap is the weight difference from advertised weight

[@Big_Buck_Fever_]

Can we get a look at the Sauer SL5 made by Breda at some point

[@ChandlerGibson-ts8mj]

Please look into otus arms smx 12!! Super interested to see your opinions on it!

[@chaseacklam6174]

In summary, ~$3400 from Benelli will get you: - Inconsistent ~6lb trigger pull - Noticeable pre-travel - Over half a pound off on the advertised weight (maybe due to choke and fore-end cap?) - Non-adjustable LOP - Typical overly-firm recoil pad - Average recoil impulse - No barrel variants - It's not gas operated - It jammed multiple times with 1 1/8 loads These are straight facts, no bias here. I included the jamming part because there are lots of cheap shotguns out there that will shoot all day from over the head with even lighter loads, so this thing jamming at $3400 should be relevant.

[@chrisgraham9203]

You forgot a tendency to throw a 100/0 pattern.

[@Titaniumfire777]

Awesome review. Follow up would be muchly appreciated. Already have ordered one in (12601) in walnut.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Thanks, we'll keep you posted!

[@jakemoorman96]

A review of the GForce 2 would be great!

[@jaymassey531]

Can u see if u can get your hands on a otus smx 12 gauge shotgun and do a in depth review on it? Would be greatly apprieciated

[@shaneolsen9394]

Would love to see pattern testing

[@brycehaubenschild5245]

Please review an Otus SMX12, new company making some pretty big claims, love to hear your 2 cents.

[@jamesbriggs3653]

Waiting for part 2

[@brandonh5336]

Not sure what all is in your inventory and I know what I'm about to ask is not your usual kind of review, but you are probably the most likely person to have these two guns on hand. What are the odds on a mossberg 935 vs 940 comparison in terms of pattern with the same 3" load? I'm curious whether the 10 gauge bore size of the 935 is anything more than marketing hype.

[@jimmielee58]

Hey Steve I have the benelli ethos super sport in 12 gauge will the new barrel work with the ethos super sport I have my is a 22 year model

[@michaelmichael8406]

I'm sure some day we'll have a computer on board to track munitions, target motion, range, and meteorological conditions and set the sights accordingly. Perhaps AI will figure out what the target is, in all that. But that day is not today. 😂

[@andrey4714]

did you find a compact left handed shotgun for your son?? which one? Im in the situation where i need a 20g compact lefthand and i cant seem to find any

[@aimkhan83]

Looks great.

[@duke1386]

Tell me how that barrel is different than a mossberg 935 both are 10 gauge bore diameters in 12 gauge chambers?? One is $700 and on is $3000

[@tomj16601]

Where's the mag tube spring

[@AntoineHaykal]

Doesn't beretta have something the the grip that tracks shots and stuff? Saw it in a berreta dealer and would love to know if it's actually good

[@bb5242]

probably. I had an idea for a shot counter back in 2011, but there were defensive patents around it so I didn't try.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Yes, it is called Gun Pod 2. This is what Beretta says it does, "The Beretta GunPod 2 is a smart digital system powering a new way to enjoy hunting. Stop wondering how many cartridges you shot last month or how many miles you walked with your dog: GunPod 2 will hold these statistics for you. Thanks to the patented on-board Bluetooth shot-counter, the shotgun connects with your smartphone to collect the most important moments of the hunting session (shots, path, photos and videos) in a smart digital diary with built-in statistics. But there is even more: GunPod 2 is also a useful tool in case of emergency, by allowing the hunter to make a phone call to a pre-defined phone number with just two taps and to get the GPS position with a single swipe, to be immediately shared with the rescue team if required." I have never shot a gun that has this so I can't really weigh in.

[@camus83489]

omg for a second, I thought this was a coaching App for the Apple Vision

[@nickaldape7043]

Can you please make a video about the G force arms filthy pheasant or yildiz legacy HP please please please 🙏🏼

[@gennaro13]

Ai means Ackley Improved to most of us.

[@HALWG51]

Test it against the regular Ethos Sport.

[@SebastianPetrella]

I recently bought a beretta a400 extreme plus, when I go to clean the gun I notice a lot of tiny black flakes in the trigger assembly almost looking like gun powder flakes. Is this normal or is this bad. Need help please

[@edmundyepp8429]

Are you shooting factory loads or handloaded ammo? Depends on the burn rate of the propellent.

[@amanperez1540]

Excelente 👌

[@jannisblumer3893]

Would love to see a testing on what AI realy does.

[@85Sirex]

That is a nice looking shotgun!

[@stevekehr6768]

I’ve always wanted a Benelli but it won’t be this one. The porting for me is a no go.

[@dgoodman1484]

How much was it again for a gun with a 6lb trigger and parts rattling around loose? 😲

[@donaldcase2971]

Yes I do .

[@mh_vegas]

AI aside, it looks amazing. Kinda pricey, but amazing.

[@PedroSanchezAlvarado]

.uy fácinantes videos de armas amigos saludos bellezas elegante

[@gamebredduckhunter7651]

Wander if Benelli has gotten better with their bluing on these new models. I’m not sold on the new barrel technology. I think it’s just a selling gimmick to charge an extra $400

[@cracky_wainwright]

" on a $3,000 shotgun . . . " -- good Lord. SMH. I've both owned and inspected a good many Benellis, and the walnut is always average -- not bad but not great either. And a plastic trigger guard on such an expensive piece too. The Ethos is an attractive, fine shotgun no doubt, but that price is steep.

[@michaelt6840]

lol did you forget to put a choke back in after reassembly?

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Aargh! VERSE is a noun, as in "chapter and verse". VERSUS (pronounced "ver-sus") is a comparative word, as in "apples VERSUS oranges".

[@Light_357]

3400 bucks that stock should be 100% externally adjustable 👎👎

[@dtaylor9673]

Until you or another reviewer does a proper chronograph test and direct comparison with other similar guns using the same quality brand cartridges, and is brave enough to publish the results, i am thinking AI is just marketing hype!

[@hk-aerialvtol4371]

so admittedly... they used a buzzword. that gun looks great. they shoulda just left those 2 letters off and let the gun be judged for it's merit and not their decision to do a "head fake" with the name... which is 100% the least important thing.

[@jamesclark4]

Carbon rib with a weighted cap 😂

[@TobySchnoodle]

Benelli sells a $3200 gun with a loose washer? Quality control sucks.

[@eworks9828]

Cmon' beretta, loose washers?

[@abdulazizalazmi8161]

18,3💔

[@anthonybear5519]

6 pound trigger 👎

[@PedroSanchezAlvarado]

🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

[@robertyoung6731]

Grow up 😢

[@Isaac-v4m6g]

Literally a retay 😂

[@martyhonda6983]

Will the AI barrel fit on a regular Ethos B.E.S.T.

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Great question. I don't know the answer but I am guessing not. I do not have an Ethos on hand to test that with or I would.