The Benelli ETHOS Sport takes the elegance of the standard ETHOS and points it at the clays course. This 20 gauge configuration pairs a 28" ported barrel with an engraved nickel-plated receiver, AA-Grade satin walnut, and a full set of extended Crio choke tubes — then adds a metal mid-bead for the sight-plane feedback competitive shooters expect. At 5.7 pounds with 4+1 capacity, it's a sporting gun that carries like a bird gun. Benelli item number 10455, UPC 650350104554.

Ported for the Second Shot

The defining difference between the ETHOS Sport and the standard ETHOS is the barrel. The Sport's 28" barrel is ported, venting gas upward at the muzzle to reduce muzzle jump and bring the gun back down on target faster. On true pairs, report pairs, and doubles in the field, that translates directly into a quicker, more certain second shot. The barrel also carries the extended Crio choke system rather than flush tubes, giving more precise constriction control and easier tube changes without a wrench fight on the line.

Inertia Driven — Clean, Fast, Adjustment-Free

At the core is Benelli's Inertia Driven System, the benchmark of reliability: a simple three-part operating design with no gas ports to foul, nothing to tune, and a reputation built over decades. The updated dynamic Inertia Driven System improves cycling speed and reliability and handles 2¾" and 3" shells with a minimum recommended load of 7/8 oz. — so light 20-gauge target loads and heavier upland shells both run without adjustment.

Progressive Comfort Recoil Reduction

Progressive Comfort is built into the buttstock: three sets of patented interlocking flexible buffers that engage in stages depending on the strength of the shell. Light loads meet only the first stage, keeping the gun crisp and responsive; heavier loads engage all three, absorbing recoil before it reaches your shoulder. It's entirely internal — no added bulk, nothing to maintain, and it matters most on a 200-target day.

Crio System Barrel and Chokes

Barrel and choke tubes are cryogenically treated under Benelli's Crio System, relieving hammer-forging stress in the steel so the bore surface becomes more even-grained. The result is less resistance to wads and shot, reduced plastic fouling, and denser, more uniform patterns. This SKU ships with extended Crio chokes C, IC, M, IM, F plus wrench.

Details That Matter

• Fiber-optic front sight with red insert plus metal mid-bead — the two-bead sight picture sporting shooters use to check alignment and cast.
• Engraved nickel-plated receiver — bright scroll work against warm walnut, and a finish that resists handling wear on the range.
• Included shim kit — drop and cast are user-adjustable so the sighting plane fits your build rather than the other way around.
• Easy-Loading System — beveled loading port, redesigned carrier, and two-part carrier latch let shells glide into the magazine.
• Custom-fitted hard case included.
• 5.7 lbs — light enough to shoot all day and carry into the field afterward.

Benelli ETHOS Sport 10455 Specifications

Who This Shotgun Is For

The 20-gauge ETHOS Sport is for the shooter who wants one gun for sporting clays, skeet, and the dove field, in a gauge that won't beat them up over a long day. The ported barrel and mid-bead are competition features; the walnut, nickel receiver, and 5.7-pound carry weight mean it never looks or feels out of place walking a field behind a dog.

What's in the Box

• Benelli ETHOS Sport 20-gauge shotgun, 28" ported barrel
• Five extended Crio choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F) and choke wrench
• Stock drop and cast shim kit
• Custom-fitted hard case and owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the ETHOS Sport different from the standard ETHOS?

Three things: the Sport has a ported barrel, ships with extended Crio chokes instead of flush tubes, and adds a metal mid-bead to the sight picture. The standard ETHOS is configured as a field gun with flush chokes and a single front bead.

Will it cycle light 20-gauge target loads?

Yes. Minimum recommended load is 7/8 oz., and the updated dynamic Inertia Driven System is designed specifically to broaden that window without adjustment.

Does porting make it louder?

Ported barrels do direct more sound and gas toward the shooter and anyone standing beside them. On a clays course with everyone in muffs it's a non-issue; it's worth knowing if you shoot next to others without hearing protection.