How do you improve on a shotgun that dominates the waterfowl world and is already considered the best in its class? Start by making magazine loading a whole lot easier with a beveled loading port and redesigned carrier, and reshape the trigger geometry. Then make the bolt release larger, add a new cheek comb pad on the stock, and call it the Benelli Super Black Eagle 3. The latest iteration of the 25-year-old household name in waterfowl guns—which actually weighs less than the SBE2—rolled out in January 2017, but American Rifleman editors had an advance look at the gun back in December 2016. Mark Keefe had even more time to play with this fast-handling 3 1/2" gun during Range Day just prior to SHOT Show 2017, and you can see exclusive videos of the SBE3 here, both from SHOT Show and the afternoon at the clays range in Virginia. For more information, visit benelliusa.com.
SHOT Show 2017: Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Shotgun
More like this from around the NRA
Latest
A vz. 61 Skorpion For Less: The Titus Arms TA61
This TA61 version of the famous Czech vz. 61 Skorpion is affordably priced, thanks to a polymer lower receiver developed by Titus Arms.
New for 2026: Inglis Manufacturing 2035 Pistol
Inglis Manufacturing has introduced the 2035, its updated take on the storied Hi Power.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 432 UC Revolver in a DeSantis Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson Model 432 UC revolver carried in a DeSantis Holsters Super Fly pocket holster along with a Cold Steel Frenzy pocket knife.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 13, 2026
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New for 2026: Warne Maxlite MSR Scope Mount
Putting an optic on an AR-15 just got more affordable thanks to Warne's Maxlite mount.
Putting Red-Dot Optics On Revolvers
The red-dot trend is so pervasive that consumers can choose from a range of semi-automatic handguns that are cut to accept optics. But what about adding red-dots to revolvers?
Interests
SECTIONS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
EXPLORE MORE NRA PUBLICATIONS
