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Franchi Affinity
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:31 pm
Christmas present. 20ga. Do any of y'all have any experience with this gun? I held both the SX3 and the Affinity at Puglias the other day and liked both, as those two were around the upper end of what I can spend. What do y'all think? I've never had any experience with either. I'm leaning towards the Affinity because it's cheaper, Italian made by Benelli (my SBEII is a tank), and it swung better to me.
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Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:35 pm to bluemoons
Two of the better offerings for their respective operating systems in that price range. Just choose whether you want gas or inertia. You will be happy with either
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:41 pm to bluemoons
Got my son the franchi affinity 20 gauge youth.
He is nearly 2 full season in - it had a hiccup at the start but Franchise fixed it and it works like a charm. It operates very smoothly...just like a benelli.
He is nearly 2 full season in - it had a hiccup at the start but Franchise fixed it and it works like a charm. It operates very smoothly...just like a benelli.
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:42 pm to bluemoons
I have the SX3 in 12 ga. I love it. Had the SX2 before the 3.
The Winchester is a gas gun, believe the Franchi in inertia. No experience with the Franchi.
Eta: I did have a Franchi 620, that was sweet as hell.
The Winchester is a gas gun, believe the Franchi in inertia. No experience with the Franchi.
Eta: I did have a Franchi 620, that was sweet as hell.
This post was edited on 11/22/15 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:44 pm to MSWebfoot
Right. Inertia v. Gas doesn't matter too much to me, but another reason I'm leaning towards the Franchi is because of the easy takedown and maintenance.
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:45 pm to bluemoons
Ordered the Affinity compact for my son.
Posted on 11/22/15 at 8:49 pm to nelatf
@nelatf, what happened to your son's?
Posted on 11/23/15 at 5:01 am to bluemoons
I had an I-12. Benelli eventually bought it back because it wouldn't cycle. Have a friend with one that has a cycling problem as well. These aren't the affinity, but they used the inertia system.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 8:18 am to bluemoons
I'm in my 2nd season w Franchi 12 ga. No complaints thus far.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 2:27 pm to SquirrelBones
Thanks for all the input fellas. I think I'm gonna go with the Franchi.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 3:44 pm to bluemoons
Just got the call that my little boy's gun is in. Can't wait for him to find it on Christmas morning!
Posted on 11/23/15 at 4:40 pm to bbvdd
How big is he? I'm debating whether I should buy the compact or the full size 20. The gun is for my girlfriend and she's probably 5'3" and 100lbs.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 4:59 pm to bluemoons
The 620 I had was a youth gun for my wife, 5' 1". The barrel was 24" if I recall correctly.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 5:12 pm to bluemoons
He's 9. Around 4'5"
This is the .20 compact with 24" barrel.
This is the .20 compact with 24" barrel.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 7:24 pm to MSWebfoot
Based on those measurements, do you guys think I should get the youth/compact or a full size?
Posted on 11/23/15 at 7:29 pm to bluemoons
I'd go compact. It's not like it will be too small, she will still be able to handle it. Plus, youth 20ga is a hell of a rabbit gun.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 7:54 pm to bluemoons
I liked the smaller gun. It was really handy and easy for her to handle. If you hunt out of a pit, the 24" barrel can be annoying for your buddies in there with you. Like DSD said, it is a fine rabbit gun.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 8:16 pm to bluemoons
My son has a Franchi Affinti 12 gauge inertia. He loves it. If I am not mistaken, It is made on the same assembly line, by the same people with the same parts as the Benelli M2 that costs about $1300.00.
Posted on 11/23/15 at 11:50 pm to bluemoons
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@nelatf, what happened to your
After they researched it and working with my dealer....my son's gun was in a batch that was assembled with a full size 20 gauge magazine tube spring. It caused havoc until we figured it out.
I cut the spring down 3 inches, per Franchi's instructions and it is sexy smooth now. They sent a new spring and end cap...I damaged the end cap while trying to repair the gun in the blind.
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