Description
The Retay ACE is the brand's answer to hunters who want big-gun performance without the big-gun sticker shock. This 12 gauge wears a handsome walnut stock, a 26-inch deep-bore drilled barrel, and a 3.5-inch chamber, so it swings easy in the uplands and still digests the heaviest steel when the ducks are committed. Built around Retay's Inertia Plus system, it carries a 3+1 capacity and tips the scales right around 7 pounds 4 ounces, which lands it in that sweet spot of lively but controllable.
What Makes the ACE Run
The star of the show is the Inertia Plus rotating bolt. A torsion spring inside the bolt drives it fully into battery, which puts an end to the classic inertia-gun click you get when the handle gets bumped or the action eases shut. That means fewer surprises in the blind and a gun that locks up tight every single time. Just as important, Retay reworked the ACE to cycle a genuinely wide range of shells, so 1-ounce target loads and 3.5-inch magnums both run reliably. That versatility makes it just as at home on the clays course or in a dove field as it is over decoys.
Barrel, Chokes, and Patterns
The Dead Straight deep-bore drilled barrel teams up with a factory-lengthened forcing cone to tighten patterns and put more pellets where you're aiming. A single fiber optic bead rides a vented rib for fast target acquisition. The ACE uses the Benelli Crio choke pattern, so any choke that fits a newer Benelli threads right in, giving you a deep well of aftermarket options on top of the flush and extended tubes it ships with. The 12 gauge receiver is also drilled and tapped if you ever want to add a Benelli-style optic rail.
Field-Friendly Details on the ACE
Little touches add up here. The push-button removable trigger group drops out without tools, making this one of the easiest semi-autos to clean at the kitchen table or on a tailgate. The oversized reversible safety works for lefties and righties alike, and the enlarged bolt handle and closer are easy to run with cold, gloved hands. Add in the Airy recoil pad with a shim kit for fit adjustment, and you've got a shotgun that's comfortable to shoot and simple to live with. Retay backs the ACE with a limited lifetime warranty.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Retay USA
- Model: ACE
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5 inch
- Barrel Length: 26 inch
- Barrel Type: Dead Straight Deep Bore Drilled
- Action: Inertia (Inertia Plus)
- Capacity: 3+1
- Overall Length: 48 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
- Stock: Walnut, ACE Standard
- Sight: Single Fiber Optic Bead
- Choke Pattern: Benelli Crio Plus Compatible
- Safety: Oversized Reversible
- Drilled & Tapped: Yes
- Length of Pull: 14.5 inches (includes shim kit)
- Trigger: Push Button, Removable Group
- MPN: ACEWAL-26
- UPC: 193212035875
What’s Included
- Retay ACE 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun
- Flush and extended choke tube set
- Choke wrench
- Stock shim kit for fit adjustment
- Owner's manual
- Limited lifetime warranty card
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Retay ACE cycle light target loads?
Yes. Retay specifically reworked the ACE to run a broad range of shells, and in testing it reliably cycles everything from 1-ounce target loads up to 3.5-inch magnums. That makes it a solid choice for clays and dove hunting as well as waterfowl. Older inertia guns were often picky about light loads, but the ACE handles them well.
What chokes fit the Retay ACE?
The ACE uses the Benelli Crio Plus choke pattern, so any choke tube made for a newer Benelli will thread right into the barrel. It ships with a set of flush and extended tubes, including a long-range option. That Benelli compatibility opens up a huge aftermarket if you want specialty tubes for turkey or waterfowl.
What is Retay's Inertia Plus system and why does it matter?
Inertia Plus is Retay's patented rotating bolt design that uses a torsion spring to drive the bolt fully into battery. It eliminates the dreaded inertia-gun click that can happen when the bolt handle gets bumped or the action is eased closed. The result is reliable lock-up every shot, which is exactly what you want in cold, wet field conditions.
Is the Retay ACE easy to clean?
Very. The push-button trigger group drops out of the receiver without any tools, so you can pull it for a thorough cleaning at home or even in the field. Combined with the straightforward inertia action, takedown and maintenance are about as simple as it gets on a semi-auto.



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