The Benelli Super Black Eagle III is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28" barrel, chambered for 2 3/4", 3", and 3 1/2" shells. It holds 3+1 rounds and weighs 7 lbs. The A-grade satin walnut stock pairs with an anodized black receiver and gloss blued barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Super Black Eagle III 
• Gauge: 12 GA (2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" compatible) 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Weight: 7 lbs. 
• Finish: A-grade satin walnut stock with anodized black receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• The Comfort Tech 3 stock uses a system of gel pads and flexible inserts to reduce felt recoil, which helps with shot-to-shot recovery during fast-paced hunting or clay shooting. 
• Ships with five interchangeable Crio chokes: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. The Crio cryogenic treatment is intended to reduce shot deformation. 
• Red-bar front sight for quick target acquisition in varying light. 
• The inertia-driven action cycles 2 3/4" through 3 1/2" loads reliably without needing gas system adjustments between load types. 
   

Target Audience 

Waterfowl and upland bird hunters who need a shotgun that handles the full 3 1/2" magnum loads without requiring a gas system adjustment are the primary audience. The walnut stock appeals to hunters who prefer traditional aesthetics over synthetic. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Waterfowl hunting, where cycling of heavy 3 1/2" steel or bismuth loads without manual adjustment is useful. 
• Clay shooting and sporting clays where the longer 28" barrel improves swing-through. 
• General upland and field use.

The Benelli Super Black Eagle III in walnut with a 28" barrel draws consistently positive feedback, particularly from serious waterfowl hunters.

Reliability across load types is the most commonly cited strength. Owners report that the inertia-driven action cycles everything from light 2 3/4" target loads to 3 1/2" magnums without adjustment, which is a practical advantage in the field when switching between loads.

The walnut finish gets praised for its appearance. A-grade walnut looks noticeably better than the typical synthetic option, and buyers who spend time in the field appreciate that the wood holds up well to moderate outdoor use.

The Comfort Tech 3 stock recoil reduction draws positive comments. Shooters who put up high round counts during waterfowl seasons note reduced fatigue compared to standard stocks, and the ergonomics are consistently described as comfortable.

Ease of disassembly and cleaning comes up regularly. Owners describe the takedown as quick and the gas-free inertia system as requiring less routine maintenance than gas-operated shotguns.

The main friction point is price. The SBE3 sits at the top end of production semi-automatic shotguns, and some buyers note you can get reliable field performance from less expensive options. The counter-argument is Benelli's durability track record and the inertia system's low-maintenance profile over years of use.

A small number of owners report initial cycling issues with very light loads (below about 1 oz. payloads), which is expected behavior for inertia-driven actions that depend on recoil energy to cycle.