MirokuMK70 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Has anyone ever used, handled or even heard of the Franchi Affinity Semi Auto? If so any opinions? Cheers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 need to know this too. very interested. the benelli and fabarm i want are out of my price range.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Was at the clays today and put a few shells through one, it seems a good gun for the money. My friend and I both managed to hit clays with it which isn't something I do with every gun I've used. Edited July 12, 2014 by toontastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Me too , they look at sound the business , and well priced too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 look here http://forums.benelliusa.com/forumdisplay.php/19-Franchi?s=&pp=20&daysprune=100&sort=lastpost&order=desc change the view posts date back to 100 days or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 see here http://www.chuckhawks.com/franchi_affinity_shotgun.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincerershorty Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi, ive had the franchi affinity 12g 28" barrel now for three months now. Not once has it let me down, only ever shot 27g cartridges (hull superfast) and game loads but even straight out the box never jammed once. I got so fed up cleaning my gas auto that i took the plunge and bought this inertia driven shotgun. As understand they are made by benelli in the benelli factory and comes with a 7YR warranty, so i thought it was worth a gamble at this price of £560. The gun itself is super light and very fast to mount without any effort and theres only about 3 major components to strip down. Recoil spring under forend so easy to maintain and inspect. From what ive shot before if you have ever shot a benelli M2 it feels very simular indeed. So for a cheap inertia driven semi-auto shotgun capable of anything from clays to rough shooting with a 7yr warranty i don't think you can go far wrong. Well i'm very happy with mine and i would reccomend this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincerershorty Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Found this hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 am saving up my pennies in anticipation of getting one of these...... my first outing will be on the skeet with some el-cheepo-steel- shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 from the animated picture, it looks like the system used is basically the A400 workings, minus the gas system. im assuming it has a rotating bolt? so essentially a hash up of a beretta and benelli... very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I had a look at one at the CLA... The GMK guy on the stand didn't seem to know much about it but I did find out it's only available with the plastic stock, which i'm not too keen on... The price is good.... I've always fancied a Franchi 712 Raptor but put off by the fact that theydon't seem to be fleur de lys proofed... Edited July 24, 2014 by MirokuMK70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincerershorty Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yes it has a rotating bolt. Steel proofed and come with 3 benelli chokes 1/4 1/2 and full. But i bought a carlson's extended chokes to use instead. Had a day on the pigeons yesterday and shot the best part of 200 carts through the gun and no problems what so ever. Fell in love with this little gun already !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 if you read the manual there is a minimum operating energy in recoil to get the gun to cycle. sadly i need (want) an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I had a look at one at the CLA... The GMK guy on the stand didn't seem to know much about it but I did find out it's only available with the plastic stock, which i'm not too keen on... The price is good.... I've always fancied a Franchi 712 Raptor but put off by the fact that they don't seem to be fleur de lys proofed... I read somewhere that they are steel proof up to 1176 bar (May not be precise, I'm working from memory). I see if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 to be honest, its a lovely looking gun for the money! if i hadnt just bought a 1301 comp i probably would have been tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Bump,where on earth do you buy these from? i`ve saved my pennies and wouldnt mind a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 anyone got any more info/reviews about the Franchi Affinity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have had mine for about five months its a lovely gun,comes up perfect every time,lovely and light easy to clean, just feels so right to hold tried others but this one suits me. It does the job simples..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincerershorty Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well! Now over a year into using the franchi affinity 12 gauge semi auto and I can report the gun is still working as good as the day I bought it, it has been faultless. I dread to think how many rounds this gun has shot. In the past 12 months I have shot everything from rabbits to geese and it has NEVER let me down. For the £560 I payed for it I am still very happy. So over a year old would I reccomend it?? OH HELL YEAH !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I agree with "sincerershorty" purchased Affinity to shoot duck with steel cartridges, ran several hundred clay cartridges through it to check it out and it worked brilliantly. Now put some 3" steel through it and can not fault it, why buy a gun at over £1000 when you can buy a Franchi made by Benelli with 7Years warrenty for half that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 don't forget the shooting show in feb next year if you can make it , might find a bargain there plenty of guns at the right price, start saving those pennies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I have a Franchi Affinity 3 gauge. Mine is a 26 " 20 gauge "Elite" series which comes with a nice cerekote finish on the barrel and receiver and a large bolt release and charging lever and a camo stock and forearm. I have had Benelli M1 and M2 and the Franchi is very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 The ever-running thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: The ever-running thread! Yes made me feel a little older 😀 five years ago I had mine , I did realy enjoy it at the time , all the same . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Yes made me feel a little older 😀 five years ago I had mine , I did realy enjoy it at the time , all the same . Well in 5 years you can nip back, relive some memories and it will still be rolling along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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