The company is headquartered in Brescia, Italy. The Mossberg 930 12 gauge is a fairly heavy and bulky gun. This was the case with my great-grandfather, grandfather and even my father for much of his life. Are Franchi's made in the Benelli factory or are Benelli's made in the Franchi factory? 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. I use it a lot for clays and upland hunting . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Other than that it is the same as the regular L that goes for $1100-1200 so I thought that was a heck of a deal. JavaScript is disabled. I would keep an eye on cabelas gun library online. Benelli Legacy Mobl Benelli Montefeltro (prior to 2007) Mobl Benelli M-2 Crio Benelli Vinchi Crio Benelli Ultra Light Crio Benelli Sport 11 Crio Benelli Super Sport Crio . Affinity 3.5 Cerakote. I have seen some good deals on some over unders come through there. I've never had a ultralight but I absolutely love the 20ga Montefeltro. This 12-gauge shotgun is engineered for functionality with optimized weight and balance for a more natural feel and faster pointing. Reviving this thread. It was the stock version that came in a cardboard box instead of a case. Benelli Montefeltro has better finish and slimmer where-as the Franchi is a bit meatier. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Thanks for sharing your experiences. The Benelli Vinci is, at least according to Benelli, the first shotgun made entirely by automation with no human intervention. Put handguns head to head to compare size, weight, capacity, and more The main internal difference between a Benelli and a Franchi inertia gun is that the Franchis have the return spring on the magazine tube where it is easy to inspect and clean, while Benellis. Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.. Should be plenty of posts on it use the search feature. They also have a wide variety of resources available on their websites, including FAQs, manuals, and instructional videos. Last edited: May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018 #2 Arcola Well-known member Joined If you are feeling a bit strapped for cash, consider the Mossberg 930, Remington V3, or Weatherby SA-08. Sometimes, we like to make things more complicated than we need to. The inertia driven guns kick way harder than the gas guns and difference in dependability is negligible today I wasted a few hundred dollars figuring thatout. You'll love the affinity. Lookin in that $800-$1100 range. Minuteman. The older I get.the more I value common sense. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. Retay Arms Masai Mara EVO Camo ($850 in camo) This shotgun features an Inertia Driven system that prevents residue from building up in the mechanism for easier maintenance and cleaner, more optimized firing. The montefeltro has a flat rib, the Franchi has a raised rib more like the SBE2. SBE1&2,Sport 1&2,Nova, Super Sport, Cordoba, M1, M2. There are more advanced gas autoloaders out there, at least the way some choose to look at it. I think you are right. Follow Us On Social March 23, 2021 in Guns and Ammo. Posted on 12/4/13 at 12:40 pm 0 0 I am on the fence which one. In any case, we now have eternal debates about terms, like shootability, pointability, felt recoil and how much a shotgun is supposed to weigh. Pretty tempted. Franchis products are popular among both recreational shooters and professional shooters. The Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun is a semi-auto shotgun that combines classic Italian craftsmanship with modern shooting technology for powerful performance. There are better choices, but not for the same money. The quality is great. But if I had to buy another tomorrow, it would most likely be a Franchi. 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 Never misses a lick. Only difference is the recoil spring is under the forearm. I would go with the Montefeltro Silver. JavaScript is disabled. I've shot Beretta and Benelli since 1998 with . Their guns are used by many professional shooters and hunters, and they have a reputation for being very reliable and well-made. I have tested several and they are good, solid, reliable autoloaders with better than average triggers and a good warranty. I would think that all three would be pretty excellent guns. The franchi is a clone to the benelli m2 field. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. shoot some 1oz shotshells in it and it will do fine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All rights reserved. As far as I'm concerned, the Fabarm L4S is the best finished, best overall autoloader on the market. This is evidenced by the various Vinci Limited models that have plummeted in retail price to a thousand dollars or so. JavaScript is disabled. The second-best selling autoloading shotgun in history (behind the Remington 1100), the Auto-5 is no longer made. The classic Auto-Five would be very costly to produce today and we do not like making adjustments to autoloaders based on load intensity. If you want to save some money get the Franchi. With the recoil spring being under the forearm of the Franchi, it's a little wider but still very slim feeling. In my case, it always happened when I was moving fast up to my dogs on point or brush catching the bolt handle. You might expand your thinking and searching to include older guns, just a thought. Affinity 3. Affinity 3. . Barnum stands for Tactical. If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better choices out there. Browning later licensed the design to Savage, who produced it from 1930-1949 as their Model 720. The standard Benelli Montefeltro and M2 models are classic fare and they rate as good guns. The forend is designed to keep your eye closer to the bore axis, allowing you to more easily aim down the sight for enhanced accuracy and comfort. Hold out for decent wood though. I have the Franchi with(I believe) the bottom land camo. A little over 600 shells through the affinity and I love it so far. inertia 20ga autos aren't made to shoot the super cheap 7/8oz walmart fodder. Functionally, they are simple. Both companies have knowledgeable staff members who are always willing to help. 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. It is basically a Benelli M2 except cheaper. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Whatever you do, make sure youre comfortable with the gun before you buy it. 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). Whether that's worth more to you is your decision. 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It kicks less and is heavier (Im pretty sure on the heavier, but not certain). Its a nice gun don't beat it up. Scopes, guns, boots and other tactical stuff in-between. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . the browning maximus seems like a nice gun also. I like the Benelli for the comfort stock, extended chokes you get out-of-box,and its safety (I really like the safety on my Beretta being ahead of the trigger guard - no one else has that, but I hate those hard-to-press small safeties that most guns have - SBE3 seems to have a easier to use kinda-oversized safety based on what I can see in pictures and videos). Leave this field blank. Then I heard about and finally handled one of their new 4LS auto-loading shotguns. Good luck. Last fall I sold my tricked out Berettas and bought the new V3 Remington. I have a Beretta Tekneys 391 that I have used and abused for years and its held up remarkable well with the Xtragrain. Only water foul hunt a couple times a year but mess around shooting clays all winter and summer and shoot a ton of crows during the winter. I have a super Vinci for waterfowl, but picked up a Merkel 201 to use for clays and upland hunting. The only thing I don't like is the small loading port. The SKB brand launched a Turkish made, dedicated clays inertia gun, the IS300 / RS300 target, in late 2013 that also hasn't gained much traction in the marketplace. The o/u is a blast on clays too! This slim, trim Franchi model handles beautifully and points instinctively to bring down a variety of game birds. I can't say anything bad about my versamax. If I had to pick one I'd take the franchi all day. I love benellis, franchis, and all that they make though. Is Benelli that much more worth the price than the Franchi? If the factory pad is good enough for you, the Affinity is a good autoloader. I always thought the SX3 was on the lighter side for a 12ga. Benelli Votes: 2 100.0% . 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. Jul 2, 2017. First post, not much of a water foul guy but I figured you guys should know about a reliable Semi. Love my Beretta A400, Very similar to the Benelli you're looking at. Benelli Ultralite in the semi auto category. I didn't even care for the Browning A5. MSRP: $1,029.00 Franchi Affinity 3 Compact Model: Affinity 3 Compact Caliber: 12 Ga. Capacity: 4+1 Barrel Length: 26" Overall Length: 45.375" You are using an out of date browser. Which ever gun feels the best. 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. They will shoot forever. Specifically near the breech where the rib is attached to the barrel. One of the harshest-kicking gas actions, the original A400 Xplor Unico was a problem gun. Aug 29, 2012 #6 G JavaScript is disabled. The modern inertia action was invented by Bruno Civolani and is synonymous with the Benelli brand in many circles. They are known for being reliable and well-made firearms. Franchi is a sister company of Benelli, and Benelli is, after all, the brand that introduced American hunters to the benefits of Inertia-Driven shotguns. I can't find anything bad to say about any of those 3. But after shooting them side by side, the action on the benelli is a little smoother. The bolt release is downright massive, the cross-bolt safety is ample and the charging handle enlarged and tubular. I'll double check. But, I agree- total b.s. Weaponizing sound and light over private land air space. For the 10 year warranty and a stronger brand name, the Benelli M2 and Benelli Montefeltro are low-maintenance workhorses, albeit at a high price. I might be sorry that I gave it to him. Jul 6, 2009 143 57 37 South Dakota. You must log in or register to reply here. Inertia guns are high recoil compared to gas guns, but as there is no gas system to clean and they need scant little maintenance. They are excellent gas guns using the "two piston" idea that works quite well. This product has either been removed or is no longer available for sale. I am not going to pay Benelli's prices when there are less expensive guns that are just as reliable. Take a look at the LH Benelli M2, they come in 20ga. Franchi is an Italian company that has been making high-quality shotguns for over a hundred years. LimbSaver Classic Precision Recoil Pad, Benelli 12ga. This is the least expensive semi-auto shotgun produced by Benelli. That one looks really fake but I have a 20 ga in the same gun that looks really good. Ultimately, benelli (the company) isnt going to mind if you purchase the benelli or franchi as they are all owned by the same company, beretta. 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