storsey Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Good evening guys ...just a quickie .. After careful deliberation over the last few months I decided to buy myself a new Franchi semiauto , I was going to buy yet another berreta after having several over the years but taking the word of the retailer and listening to his enthusiasm after recently returning from Italy I decided to go for it Its reasonably well made and solid when put together, I opted for the camo version. After taking it out a few weeks ago and honestly shooting better with this gun straight out of the box then I did with my faithful old berreta auto I was pleasantly surprised. Today was the second trip out for the franchi and i can honestly say I don't think I have shot better with a gun in all of my life it just flows in the hand and is a absolute pleasure to shoot, comes up wonderfully and patterns really well with clear pigeon and half choke . The reason for the purchase was my faithful old gun had really seen better days issues with blueing and a few cracks appearing I decided to splash out . The Frenchie was around £600 and whilst I was more than happy to pay more as I was originally looking for a Berreta I honestly have no complaints of the new purchase and if anyone is looking to buy a new semi please give this one a good look over 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I’ve always rated Franchi self loaders; the 620 I had for a while was a great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Echo your comments, I’ve had an affinity in camo for two years now and wouidn5 part with it, I had it converted to 9+1 and it operates flawlessly. APARANTLY made in Bannelli factory and is older Benelli tech.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 +1 I have the Affinity as well, bought to replace my Hatsan, and as you say it just flows in your hand. Also the 7 year warranty it comes with ( Like a Kia😄) its a no-brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 +1 more for the Affinity. cracking gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marccus Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) I'll echo all the above. Bought new 2 years ago and is my go to gun. Easy to clean and a great hide gun Can't recommend it enough Edited September 17, 2018 by Marccus Spelling error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have had quite a few semi autos over the last 30 years or so and I must say the Affinity is the easiest to clean by far. And flows in the hand is a good analysis of its handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimo22 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Another vote for Franchi Affinity, found that it is a lovely fit into a Benelli hard case. Just wish I could get a camo cap like they sell in USA there seems to be no Franchi stuff for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Count me in on this; I have 3 Franchi semi autos. A very very used and battered 48AL, its even been welded after the breach split, its a 1965 model and still handles and cycles great. Then I have a 3 or 4 year old synthetic Affinity that straight out of the box allowed me to shoot well. The recoil is smooth as is the cycling. Last week I got a Raptor 20 bore, it's light, responsive, and with improved cylinder choke in the 28" barrel, I have not felt under gunned, dropping Pigeons cleanly at 40 yards with 24grm #8 as well as 30grm #6. As Storey says, I to have never shot so well, I even surprise myself at times. I've been shooting shotguns nearly 50 years. A lot of gun for the very reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 My son uses his for pigeons and geese and it’s never jammed . I offered him a hand to upgrade to a black eagle and he declined . And that speaks volumes to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 The Franchi name is now owned by the Beretta empire, so will have decent QC. From what I have seen they are pretty good functional guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 the Affinity is made by Benelli,some of the Affinity and benelli M2 parts are interchangeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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