The Benelli Super Black Eagle III with SteadyGrip is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun chambered for 2-3/4", 3", and 3-1/2" shells. It ships with five Crio chokes (C, IM, F, extended IC, and extended M) covering the range from tight upland patterns to wide waterfowl spreads. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: SBE 3 (Super Black Eagle) W/ SteadyGrip 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Chambered: 2-3/4", 3", 3-1/2" 
• Capacity: 3 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 45.75 inches 
• Weight: 6.8 lbs 
• Sights: Red-Bar Front 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo 
• Chokes Included: Crio C, Crio IM, Crio F, Extended Crio IC, Extended Crio M 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The SteadyGrip stock improves control for turkey hunters and others who shoot from awkward positions. The Mossy Oak Bottomland camo is a well-matched pattern for flooded timber and marsh environments. At 6.8 lbs the gun is light enough for most field use, though some shooters feel the SteadyGrip configuration adds perceived weight during long carry. The controls are sized to work in gloves. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting: The 3-1/2" chamber handles magnum waterfowl loads; the semi-auto action gives fast follow-up shots on running or flushing birds. 
• Sport Shooting: Cycles quickly for clay target events where split times matter.

The SBE 3 SteadyGrip gets consistently good marks for cycling reliability across a range of load types and conditions. The semi-auto action handles wet or cold conditions without complaints in most user reports. The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern earns practical praise from waterfowl hunters who say it blends well in marsh and flooded-timber settings. The SteadyGrip itself gets positive feedback for control during turkey setups specifically. The main friction points in buyer discussions are price, this sits at the high end of the production shotgun market, and weight, which some find noticeable after long hunts.