Is the difference in price worth it for the SBE2 Waterfowl vs SBE2 Standard?

[Swiftdeus]

Hello,
I just received my PAL (Canadian Possession and Acquisition License) and I am looking to buy my first gun. I am not new to shooting at all. I have never done waterfowl, but I am interested in giving it a try, I mostly shoot clay.

After a lot of research and advisement, the Super Black Eagle II looks like a fantastic gun, and the Super Black Eagle II Waterfowl Edition only adds to that.

My question is, do the features on the SBE2 Waterfowl Edition($2900) warrant it's $1200 price increase from the standard SBE2($1700)?

The other thing is that, I have a friend willing to sell me a slightly used SBE2 Waterfowl Edition for about $1600, I am trying to be conservative but not cheap, should I be looking for something better at a lower price, or a used standard SBE2?

Extra Information:

SBE2 Waterfowl Edition comes with:
Rob Roberts Custom Triple Threat Chokes
Custom Bolt Handle
HI VIZ Comp front sight
Paracord Survival Sling
28" Crio Barrel with lengthened and polished forcing cone

SBE2 Standard comes with:
Crio Cokes
Large Trigger Guard
Heavy Duty Magazine Cap
Hard Gun Case
Comfortech Shim Kit

They both come with ComforTech Gel Recoil Pad and Comb insert.
I am waiting for a response from Benelli to confirm or deny that you get all the standard extra's with the Waterfowl Edition.

Thanks for reading this and I look forward to your responses.

[tucker301]

I wouldn't pay the extra money for the waterfowl edition.
The stock SBEII will kill just as many ducks.

[wingshooter]

My shotguns are all black on black. The ducks don't care what color your shotgun is. Save that money and buy some good waders and coat.

[elizataylor]

Yeah! I love my shotguns so much!

[CROWSLAYER]

Black stock in flat back will kill just as many waterfowl as camo!

[Rafaelbaixesoft]

Shotguns are nice...

the precision range is the problem

but close range is the most powerful thing in the world

[TommyD]

So, Which one did you buy? My money would have gone with the friends used waterfowl edition.

[tommy2shot]

I killed many more ducks with my trusty SBE than with the SBE2 that I own. i would not spend extra for waterfowl as ole black does just as well.I would spend some of that savings on a Sure Cycle system as it DOES make a difference in cycling & reliability in a wet duck blind!!

[hattles]

Based on the info you've given...the used Waterfowl Edition is a $100 cheaper than a new SBEII. If the Waterfowl Edition is in great shape...buy it! You really won't notice much of a difference between the two but heck, if you get the gun with all the bells and whisles you'll have $100 left to buy shells or accessories.

[striped1]

Don't buy a benelli camo dipped gun. Every one I have ever seen has start chipping and peeling. Rediculous that they cannot fix it on a $1500 gun, but mossberg can on a $400.00 one.