Benelli M3

"This 8 round, 12 gauge shotgun does not have a fast rate of firing due to its passive reloading, but in close combat, its penetration power is the top."

- Official description Benelli M3 (Leone 12 Gauge Super) or well-known as Pump shotgun or hotkey B21 is a pump-action shotgun in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview
Benelli M3 does high damage in close quarter combat, but its power decreases over range. Each round will spread into twelve pellets which makes it easier to hit the target. Its recoil does not change even when jumping, which will be an advantage for some users to perform the jump-and-fire technique. M3's magazine size is higher that its next generation, Benelli M4. Due to its pump-action, it has low rate of fire, much like a bolt-action sniper rifle. It is not heavy and is good for mobile. It can be fired while reloading.

Advantages

 * High damage if all pellets hit
 * Can be fired while reloading
 * High magazine capacity (8)
 * Low price in matches ($1700)

Disadvantages

 * Low damage per pellet
 * High spread in long range
 * Low rate of fire

Normal matches

 * Fire and jump in close range
 * Aim for head for instant kill
 * Avoid long range contact

Zombie Mods

 * Focus on jumping zombies to give knockback

Gallery
Firing sound

Draw sound

Reload sound

Trivia

 * In real life, this shotgun has both pump-action and semi-automatic firing modes.
 * Benelli M3 can kill an enemy with a single shot if all gauges hit.
 * The player cannot perform wallbang with the M3.

Known Operators
Counter-terrorists:


 * Usa flag.png: Used by Navy SEALS.
 * Uk.png: A Special Air Service operative is seen armed with an M3 in a episode of the CSO official comic stories which is took place in Italy.