The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 is a 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun built on Benelli's Inertia Driven action and finished in a Marsh Bronze Cerakote coating. It has a 28-inch barrel with the Crio System treatment and ships with a set of Advanced Impact choke tubes spanning Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full constrictions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Benelli 
• Model: Super Black Eagle 3 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28in 
• Finish: Marsh Bronze Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• Inertia Driven action cycles without gas ports tapped off the barrel, which keeps the mechanism cleaner between uses. 
• Crio System barrel treatment is intended to tighten shot patterns downrange. 
• ComforTech 3 stock system is built to cut felt recoil across repeated shots. 
• Marsh Bronze Cerakote finish is meant to resist corrosion in wet field conditions. 
• Comes with a set of Advanced Impact choke tubes covering multiple shot spreads.

The Super Black Eagle 3 has a strong reputation among waterfowlers for cycling everything from light target loads to heavy shells without complaint. Hunters who spend time in mud, rain, and saltwater consistently point to the Inertia Driven action as easier to keep running clean than a gas gun, though a few note the recoil impulse feels sharper than gas-operated alternatives.

Ergonomics get generally positive marks. The ComforTech stock is often credited with taking the edge off recoil during long sits in the blind, and the balance is described as manageable despite the gun's weight. Some owners wish the safety and bolt release were easier to run with gloved hands in cold weather.

Value is the most debated point. Benelli's price tag draws pushback from buyers who feel similar performance is available for less, but longtime owners tend to defend the cost by pointing to the gun's reliability track record and resale value. Aftermarket support and gunsmith familiarity with the platform are seen as strong pluses.