FERRETBOY Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi All Looking at buying a semi i need some advice,seen a very nice Franchi but its a recoil type what in everybodys opinion is best a gas operated or recoil any views greatly apprieciated cheers Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 got one of each love them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I prefer Recoil SOLELY for Recoil is dampened AND there is no gas ports to keep cleaning out and no piston to clean. The Recoil operated only require occasional cleaning of the piston and a wad through the barrel to clean out. I have 2 franchi AL 48s and love them both. One is 1/2 choke the other full. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Gas,as you can use real teeth rattling loads and not feel it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 i d be inclined to go gas as well tried and tested plus i have seen troublesome benelli s and i had a semi that was recoil messed up on my 1st day straight back to the shop,scary moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 I'd go for recoil. The Franchi is a good gun by all accounts. I have a Benelli that is a wicked gun. Alot of people say that gas op guns are softer shooting. This is really not the case and felt recoil is a very personal thing that is perceived differently by everyone. It is true that the heavier gas guns can be softer shooting but this is generally down to the weight. Guns like the Benellis will seem to be stiffer recoiling to some people, but when alot of thier guns weigh around the 7lb mark you would expect them to be a bit stiffer. My Montefeltro is about 7.1lb and shoots far more softly than my beretta o/u. Recoil op guns are very quick to clean and strip and can generally go for much longer periods before needing cleaning than the average gas gun. However I beleive that the more expensive gas guns will go just as long and be just as reliable. Personal choice. DONT believe the **** you will hear about harsh recoil with some recoil op guns. Poor fit is the cause of 99% of this. Leeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Ive not had my (recoil) Benelli that long, but Ive put now maybe 1000 carts through it without any misfires at all. And thats everything from no. 9 skeet carts to 50gr BB foxing ones. You can feel the recoil but theres not much muzzle lift on firing, like a gas gun, and theres considerably less cleaning involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varget Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Personal choice. DONT believe the **** you will hear about harsh recoil with some recoil op guns. Poor fit is the cause of 99% of this. i'll second that ive had both now own a benelli centro nuff said benelli the fastest cycling semi in the world ten hand thrown clays in 2.2 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 GAS recoil thats for them tough yanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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