snipeone

Mudhen, thanks for the reply. Blue Book Gunvalues list all three, SBE-SBE1-SBE2. That is where I got the SBE1 from. It does not detail the SBE1 difference though. I have searched and cannot locate anything otherwise.

Anyone...100+ looks and no SBE experts. The only difference between my HK marked SBE and a newer SBE2 that I can see is taller rib, different stocks and way more $. For the life of me I can not locate information on a SBE1. Was the #1 designation added during the switch from HK to Benelli USA? Do short rib SBE have a impact/shot placement problem, hence the newer ones with taller ribs?

I just purchased a clean older used HK SBE for $700. I own two HK Super 90's, but am not familiar with the SBE's. I have a few questions for listers. 1) What is the major difference between a SBE-SBE1-SBE2? (I am assuming the HK models are SBE?) 2) When did the SBE begin coming with a high vent rib instead of the low ones? 3) Any downside to an older HK SBE like mine compared to the newer ones?