I haven't seen the Sport II yet, but I shoot Sport (I) as my primary 12Ga. It's by far the gun of choice out of the nine shotguns in my safe- light, fast, smooth, and ultra reliable. My standard clays load is the Winchester Super Speed 7/8oz 7.5shot 3dram eq, and it cycles these all day long without problem. I doubt I'll pony up for the revised model when the original works so well for me, but I believe that Benelli will have kept the best characteristics that make the Sport a winner.