Affinity 3. . However, Franchi still operates as an independent brand under the Benelli umbrella. Found this Montefeltro 20ga at my local shop, think I have found the gun I have been looking for. A short-stock version of the original, the Franchi Affinity 3 Compact Semi-Auto Shotgun offers optimal fit customization for a variety of shooters, including youth. For those who get worn out with the funny colored receivers, Cole Gunsmithing can anodize your A400 receiver into a strikingly good looking gun. Thousands of rounds each year with very minimal upkeep. Screw 3.5" for bird hunting. I think its a great gun, I bought a 20 ga Compact Camo for my daughter and it works great well made. I also shoot a Benelli SBE II for ducks and love it. inertia 20ga autos aren't made to shoot the super cheap 7/8oz walmart fodder. Its a nice gun don't beat it up. I really don't think fouling will ever result in a jam, unlike all the slip ring on magazine tube systems. The Franchi is a very good gun and if the Benelli's price is an issue, the Franchi fits the bill. casonet Registered Joined Jul 20, 2009 12,744 Posts Is the Monte worth an extra few hundred bucks? Some of the Berettas look pretty fake but others dont look bad. Benelli Votes: 2 100.0% . Is that anything I have to worry about with an inertia gun? I have a Montefeltro. Apr 28, 2019 #3 BriarPatch99 Senior Member Franchi is owned by Beretta (Holdings) .. Franchi is imported by Benelli USA .. My wife has a 20 ga monte and its a great gun. I have to use my forefinger to load it. only time its not ideal is in the woods that are thick, but open country it swings great. Both companies have knowledgeable staff members who are always willing to help. So, which one is better? 414. That gun is quality built. It wasn't that tough, for a 2-3/4 inch chamber was all that was needed or wanted, lead was shot at everything and something like a Browning A-5 Light Twelve 12 gauge bored modified choke did it all. I have a 20 Montefeltro and I absolutely love it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Put handguns head to head to compare size, weight, capacity, and more Look at the Benelli ethos in the blued version. No idea concerning the montefeltro. The Benelli Crio was in very few guns and is no longer being put into shotguns. For example, a Franchi 48 AL used for trap shooting might be very different than a Franchi SPAS-12 used for home defense. Newsletter Sign-Up. The quality is great. I asked him what he wanted and he said 650$ I told him I was in my way with the money. Pic C) Beretta Optima/Benelli Crio: - It can be identified by measuring a flush mount choke tube. But if I had to buy another tomorrow, it would most likely be a Franchi. CZ75BD Review: A Good Pistol for Self-Defense? Hi been to my local dealer to look at the benelli M2 and the franchi affinity the franchi is a lot less money than the benelli, but the chap said they are literally the same gun, same factory, same parts etc etc it's just the benelli feels a lot different to me, feels like it swings better maybe it's just the forend etc But after shooting them side by side, the action on the benelli is a little smoother. Looking to get into a Benelli Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or a Weatherby Element in 20ga. This recoil pad is designed with anti-muzzle jump technology, a non-slip NAVCOM material, and is very easy to installed with no fitting required. Benelli Ultralite in the semi auto category. They are excellent gas guns using the "two piston" idea that works quite well. You must log in or register to reply here. Click to expand. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Retay Arms Masai Mara EVO Camo ($850 in camo) However, they are low-maintenance guns with a 10 year warranty that define the old Bruno Civolani action. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Raised rib on Franchi, low rib on Benelli, nicer wood/bluing on Benelli vs matte finish on Franchi . The A400 isn't near the gun the Beretta A390 was and the discontinued A303 series and the discontinued A390 models remain Beretta's toughest, most durable autoloaders. I think it is as good a gun reliability wise as can be bought. Never had an issue with mine. Once again these two chokes have the same outside . We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Lucky Draw CA Pig Hunt - Shotgun Options Help, Handgun virgin seeks advice & recommendations. I am back in the saddle for wanting either the Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or the Weatherby Element in 20ga. It features over-sized controls that make it easy to manipulate even if you've got gloves on or damp hands from setting decoys out. i'm just looking for a reliable tough gun that will last. Franchi is an Italian company that has been making high-quality shotguns for over a hundred years. Franchi has a rich history of making high-quality firearms. If you want to save some money get the Franchi. By pdave December 22, 2008 in Benelli. F. fadetoblack188 New member. Should be plenty of posts on it use the search feature. That one looks really fake but I have a 20 ga in the same gun that looks really good. Stay Up-To-Date With the Latest on Franchi. May 15, 2021 #31 . My experience thus far has been great and it should be on your "must see" list before you settle for something elseI'm glad I did. With its high price tag and potential reliability issues, it may not be the best choice for everyone. I bought the Affinity. Randy is that a picture of the dreaded Benelli thumb? Well that is a bit concerning, is there any for sure evidence of that? Beretta calls theirs Xtra grain I think. Aug 29, 2012 #6 G The affinity actually fits me a little better, I think due to the raise rib on the barrel. :lol: Just surfing the web for info about the Affinity before I give it to my grandson. Aluminum alloy receivers can be made faster and cheaper. Benelli vs Franchi Benelli was founded in 1967 by Bruno Civolani. The 20 gauge weighs only six pounds. Boasting a 316L stainless steel tube, a low drag follower anodized red, stainless steel spring and steel barrel clamp with a sling swivel, this Sure Cycle magazine tube extension is the premier extension for your Franchi 12 gauge shotgun including the Affinity, 612 & 912. You must log in or register to reply here. Never an issue.. I use it a lot for clays and upland hunting . The only guns that have the bolt that stays in battery is the SBE 3 and the Ethos models. I would be more concerned with the "benelli click" issue (bolt rotating out of battery when bumped). How often to clean a shotgun means, to some people, when it stops working and not before. Benelli Montefeltro Franchi Affinity Length 49.5" Action Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic Capacity 4+1 4+1 Finish Black Barrel Length 26" Gun Stats Price History Recently Deals Benelli Montefeltro Guns.com $1143.99 See Deal Guns.com $1083.99 See Deal MidwayUSA $1099.00 See Deal EuroOptic.com $1083.99 See Deal Palmetto State Armory $1083.99 See Deal Borrowed my dads when i returned home for a visit and was nailing them left and right. I can't find a franchi local to hold but held the Benelli and it felt great. Scopes, guns, boots and other tactical stuff in-between. . Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. In fact, they are one of the most well-known shotgun manufacturers in the world. Full length raised and/or ventilated ribs were very popular on double-barreled guns. Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:40 pm 0 0 I am on the fence which one. It was the stock version that came in a cardboard box instead of a case. This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar, 2022 Yestactical.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Whether that's worth more to you is your decision. Retay vs Benelli vs Franchi 20 or 12 gau Btw, I've got a Tristar G2 410 and an Escort 20 gauge auto and really like them both. Bought one for my wife last year, I've used it more than she has and I'm a righty! I'll double check. Full Member. Looks like they can be had just a bit over 1500 on gunbroker. You must log in or register to reply here. 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The stock on this is unreal for just a normal Monte. Again, rather than fix these potential issues, Benelli again wants you to buy a brand new gun, the Ethos, which is too light and too expensive to have mainstream appeal. If I had to pick one I'd take the franchi all day. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. A little over 600 shells through the affinity and I love it so far. To me it would all come down to how it fits. She fell turkey hunting and put a gouge in the stock and the wood underneath wasn't nearly as nice as the outer wood. It even says benelli on the receiver. You must log in or register to reply here. That's part of the reason it stands out so much. It's essentially a Benelli M2 without the comfortech stock. Despite its lustrous finish, the Element is priced much less than its closest competition, the Benelli Montefeltro, yet at $1,099 MSRP, it's closer to the Franchi Affinity it resembles. (Nor do many shooters like the "double shuffle" recoil of the A-5, which actually increases the felt recoil. Which ever gun feels the best. I have a super Vinci for waterfowl, but picked up a Merkel 201 to use for clays and upland hunting. It is 2-3/4" long and threads are located at the muzzle end of the choke (top of choke where choke notches are.) The older I get.the more I value common sense. The franchi is a clone to the benelli m2 field. Franchi Affinity For Sale Franchi Affinity Sportsman's Warehouse $998.16 See Deal Franchi Affinity Guns.com $659.99 See Deal More Deals Franchi Affinity Thanks for sharing your experiences. JavaScript is disabled. A 60/40 pattern is 3 inches high, a 70/30 pattern is 6 inches high at 40 yards. If Im hunting wild chukar I use my beater semi auto and I have a SBE for waterfowl. I always thought the SX3 was on the lighter side for a 12ga. If you had an A-5 in an autoloader or a Winchester Model 12 ("The Perfect Repeater") in a slide action, you were good. But the franchi to me feels like a better fit for me. If youre considering buying a Franchi shotgun, doing some research to find out which model best suits your needs is a good idea. Though the Benelli brand and associated Beretta family brands have tried, they have not caught on as clays guns, due to heavier recoil than gas guns. Just what Ive been told. Designed for a more natural feel, the Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun delivers consistent performance with enhanced maneuverability for a more successful day in the field or at the trap range. Buddy of mine got one also, and compared it to his Benelli M2 and he feels cheated that he paid that much for the Benelli. I bought it in college because 1) I wanted a Benelli auto and 2) it was nice to look at. I believe the Benelli M2 was the sweetest of them all BUT my wife would divorce me ( I have one in a 12 ga). They are good guns in general, although the factory triggers in Browning autoloaders are poor. Which is why I ask if anyone has used both and can compare. I have moved on from both of my Affinity's (12/20) due to them producing the infamous "click" that some experience. This means that while Benelli now owns the company, it still produces guns separately from its new parent company. Inertia Driven Operating System Target through Magnum Shell Operating Range Vent Rib Barrel Chrome Lined Barrel Screw- In Choke Barrel IC, Mod and Full Choke Tubes and Wrench Red Fiber Optic Front Sight 4+1 rds. Good luck. I bought one a few years back and I freaking love it. -Editor.). There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a Franchi shotgun is good. I have an affinity and a montefeltro. Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? 44-40 vs 45-70: Which Caliber is Right for You? The nephew just bought the Intensity. Capacity FRANCHI AFFINITY A well-done inertia gun assembled at the Benelli facility, it makes the Stoeger models look sad by comparison. The standard Benelli Montefeltro and M2 models are classic fare and they rate as good guns. The company is headquartered in Urbino, Italy. Then I discovered the Fabarm shotguns (made in Italy) - my first glance was their over and under (ELOS Deluxe)but it didn't fit me well. The direct acting shotguns with the Benelli system kick like a mule. With the shim kits that come with both shotguns fit the gun to the user has never been more versatile. The floating part of the bolt compresses a spring and that's how the gun works. It's like a two shot auto, it'll fire off two rounds as fast as any semi auto. That would be really slimey to have two layers of wood quality ha. The A300 is a smidge heavier and you have to clean it more but it recoils less. I have an Affinity, and I am seeing rust appearing on parts of the barrel. Anyone have experience with either of these guns? I have seen some good deals on some over unders come through there. Benelli Montefeltro has better finish and slimmer where-as the Franchi is a bit meatier. If it fits, that's the gun for you. Like its Benelli cousins, the Affinity Elite utilizes a very simple cycling system comprised almost entirely of a rotating bolt head, a bolt body, and a return spring. I have had 1 failure to feed and that was with a 1oz load. It is a great buy for the money and a good gun in general. Pretty tempted. Franchis fall under the Benelli umbrella of brands (along with Stoeger, Uberti, and French gunmaker Chapuis). Stay Up-To-Date With the Latest on Franchi. Our Sitemap. It is a higher quality gun and the action is smoother. I ended up getting a Franchi Instinct L at my local Scheels for $699.99 (849.99 regular). They exist. All in all, Franchi shotguns have some pros and cons that you should consider before making a purchase. There are better choices, but not for the same money. This is the least expensive semi-auto shotgun produced by Benelli. Back then, no one much cared about wild shell variations, for it was the standard 12 gauge, 1-1/8 ounce, 1200 fps, low brass field load for most upland game and the 1-1/4 ounce, 1330 fps, high brass "duck and pheasant" shell for everything else, even geese. The Remington 1100 still has a strong following, but its action does not compensate as well for load intensity as some other actions and the 1100 is the last mainstream autoloader to have a machined steel receiver. That said, Franchi shotguns generally have a good reputation. Similar to NDGuy's purchase, I saw a baisic berretta over under for around $800, would have been a great buy. Gas actions handle the widest variety of loads and, for a given weight of gun, have the softest recoil. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. I will try to run down the basic autoloading action types, the better offerings in those action types and why you might wish to consider one over the other. The A-5 was the only gun that Browning Arms Company (founded after the death of John M. Browning) sold for a time. Their guns are used by many professional shooters and hunters, and they have a reputation for being very reliable and well-made. Are Franchi's made in the Benelli factory or are Benelli's made in the Franchi factory? Follow Us On Social The Browning Maxus isgas-driven- I'm looking to get an inertia gun. The ultralights have fake wood. This inertia-operated shotgun also. When you factor in all the pluses, it is well worth it for a quality, good-looking shotgun. For a medium priced, soft shooting gun in a seven to 7-1/4 pound 12 gauge, consider the Remington V3, Winchester SX-3, Browning Silver, or Browning Maxus. However, if you are looking for something with more features or customization options, then there may be better choices out there for you. First post, not much of a water foul guy but I figured you guys should know about a reliable Semi. In fact, they are one of the most well-known shotgun manufacturers in the world. The Montefeltro has an attractive satin finished stock and graceful forend. I carry a 20 gauge montefeltro because it's very light weight . Never misses a lick. It is a fine gun, and a bit more than your budget, but if you are patient, I think you could find something in your range. I am partial to my A400, I'm not sure if you can hit the $1500 price point. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. The Franchi Affinity, an inertia gun, is assembled at the Benelli facility in Urbino, Italy. Also if you look at the montefeltro notice the vent rib is lower on that gun than the others mentioned,it might not fit as well as say a m2 benelli. It kicks less and is heavier (Im pretty sure on the heavier, but not certain). By the end of this article, you should have a good idea of which brand is right for you. They seem pretty similar. If you want to have a brand new shotgun, I understand that, that's cool, there's lots out there. I love benellis, franchis, and all that they make though. Septem/ 0 The Beretta A400 Xplor Unico is a gas operated semi-automatic . It's a great gun. Franchi Affinity- High-performance hunting machine with excellent maintenance record and fantastic shell per game mileage. Is there a difference significant enough to validate almost double the cost? There are no short-recoil shotguns of any consequence in production. Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. In the specific case of my grandfather, it had to, for that was the only firearm he owned. I'm hoping tobuy another semi-auto 12gawaterfowl gun for next season (will use it for various other things too - pheasant, turkey, small game, crow). It fits me okay and overall I have no real complaints, but I'm not as in love with it as I thought I would be. Functionally, they are simple. They function dirty or wet and the only thing that tends to stop them is running them dry. Never again. My people skills are fineit's my tolerance for idiots that needs work. It is the best working man's autoloader Remington has ever created and it is a very good gun. Sure, folks wanted ribs on their Model 12s for trapshooting, but there wasn't much debate about the "good autoloader" or the "good shotgun" back then. depends on gauge - I will assume 12 for now,,,,,. and decided to purchase a Retay Masai Mara. Ultimately, it all comes down to what you want and need from your shotgun. The gun is light and swings well, I would recommend it. -Editor). Franchi was founded in 1868 by Pietro Franchi. Back to top Reply Replies (1) 34venture LSU Fan I assume higher resale value with the benellli but that likely won't come up, $250 difference up front (locally $999 for Benelli, $750 for Franchi).
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