daisygirl Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hello, I have been looking at one of these today a franchi falconet s game 12g 30" m/c new. what are the opinions on them? the isn't many reviews on the net. It looks a well made gun, my main shooting which is walked up requires me to have a nice light gun and this one fits the bill perfect. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1Nat2 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Daisygirl, the Falconett is a great little gun but you need to be careful with the load you use. Even 28gm loads will kick due to the weight of the gun. I just sold one for £200 as my 2 sons has just grown out of it. Great with 21gm loads on clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) There are the old falconette and the newer ones GMK are the importers for franchi to the UK but are more concerned with selling Beretta and Lanber so dont import many Franchis or submit them for review (which is a shame) there are other light 12 gauges worth looking at Winchester 101 lightwieght and beretta ultralight depending on budget. Where did you find the new Falconette? There are some reviews in the US and other markets Edited March 25, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm probably going to buy a 20gauge Franchi Alcione One tomorrow, a better option than a light 12 gauge in my opinion. May be worth a look for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisygirl Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 H There are the old falconette and the newer ones GMK are the importers for franchi to the UK but are more concerned with selling Beretta and Lanber so dont import many Franchis or submit them for review (which is a shame) there are other light 12 gauges worth looking at Winchester 101 lightwieght and beretta ultralight depending on budget. Where did you find the new Falconette? There are some reviews in the US and other markets Malmo guns £700 new the budget won't stretch any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 There are the old falconette and the newer ones GMK are the importers for franchi to the UK but are more concerned with selling Beretta and Lanber so dont import many Franchis or submit them for review (which is a shame) there are other light 12 gauges worth looking at Winchester 101 lightwieght and beretta ultralight depending on budget. Where did you find the new Falconette? There are some reviews in the US and other markets I think they may come forward abit more now Lanber have gone bust. Very good gun and well respected in other countries just not advertised as well here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Shame malmo is so far away I think £700 new is a good price other than perhaps a bettinsoli 20 bore I don't think you will find anything else that light for that money 2.65kg I would like to feel the balance of these really. My guess and it is just a guess is that being so light particularly in the action that the 30 M/C tubes will make it feel barrel heavy which isn't great a heavier gun balanced further back will soak up more recoil and while heavier to carry will feel lighter in the mount. If they have a shorter barrel model I would give it a try. Some lead in the stock can rebalance the gun further back and reduce recoil but will add weight. Edited March 26, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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