The Benelli Super Black Eagle III is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built around Benelli's Inertia Driven system. It handles 2-3/4", 3", and 3.5" shells without adjustment, cycling reliably whether you're running light target loads or heavy waterfowl magnums. The ComforTech stock is fitted with gel pads and a flexible comb that absorb recoil noticeably on heavy loads. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1707800124 
• UPC: 650350112306 
• Brand: Benelli 
• Model Name: Super Black Eagle III 
• Gauge: 12 
• Chamber Length: 3.5" 
• Action Type: Semi-Auto (Inertia Driven) 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 49.6 inches 
• Weight: Approximately 7 lbs. 
• Sights: Red-bar Front Sight 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Safety Feature: Oversized Thumb Safety 
• Finish Options: Tungsten Cerakote/Timber 
   

Features 

 
The Inertia Driven system has fewer moving parts than gas-operated systems and is generally easier to clean. The Crio treatment on the barrel and choke tubes improves pattern consistency across different loads. The oversized thumb safety is easy to operate with gloved hands in cold weather. At 7 lbs it is light for a 3.5" 12-gauge, which contributes to its carry comfort during long days in the field. 
 

Usage 

 
The SBE3 is oriented toward waterfowl and turkey hunting where 3.5" shells and all-weather reliability matter most. The Timber edition's camo finish blends into natural cover. Upland hunters also run it, though the 3.5" capability is mostly wasted on birds. The 28-inch barrel is a sensible all-around length for most field shooting.

The Benelli SBE3 Timber Edition gets consistently positive feedback from waterfowl hunters who rely on it in demanding conditions. The Inertia Driven system's reliability in cold, muddy environments comes up repeatedly. Owners report it cycling through heavy loads without stoppages that sometimes affect gas-operated shotguns in harsh conditions.

The ComforTech stock's recoil reduction is genuinely appreciated, particularly with 3.5" loads that would be punishing in a lighter or less-padded stock. Cycling through mixed-shell situations, starting a hunt with light loads and switching to heavy waterfowl rounds, also draws positive comments.

The Timber camo finish blending naturally in the field is a consistent selling point for hunters. Price is the main point of friction; the SBE3 costs significantly more than comparable gas-operated alternatives, and buyers who don't shoot heavy 3.5" loads regularly sometimes wonder whether the premium is justified for their use case. Maintenance is less of a concern than with gas guns, which owners note as a practical long-term advantage.