shootingmike Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 So I’m looking at a new gun before next season. Shot with a 26” Escort for years, never missed a beat. can’t decide between the new Franchi Affinity Elite 3.5 with the Cerakote barrel, or one of 3 ATA’s (black action, 3 inch camo or 3.5 inch camo). My local marsh is pretty muddy so the benefits of plastic guns are obvious, but I feel like a wood stock gun would be an all rounder for clays and hopefully some game in future... Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Stick with the one you shoot well with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Stick with the one you shoot well with. yep, that's the gun for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, mgsontour said: yep, that's the gun for you Yes, but sometimes there is an itch and you know you just have to scratch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Semi's nor the flavour at some clay grounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Bought an Affinity after getting rid of my Hatstand can’t fault it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingmike Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I’ve only ever read good things about the Franchi. That said, the reviews of the ATA’s seem decent too. I just don’t know whether to go semi auto again or O/U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, shootingmike said: I’ve only ever read good things about the Franchi. That said, the reviews of the ATA’s seem decent too. I just don’t know whether to go semi auto again or O/U I own an ATA and a Hatsan... After 2 and a bit years of ATA ownership, it's been absolutely fine. I like the lack of fussy engravings, personally. It gets used on our little DIY syndicate, and for clays. The Hatsan gets used everywhere else for the rough stuff. It just works, though not on clay loads. I'd did 'scratch the itch' last summer and treated myself to a secondhand Benelli Montelfeltro (similar mechanism to a Franchi, but not the same). It comes up and points lovely, and is incredibly light, but it has woodwork, so guess what, for the rough stuff I'm still breaking out the Hatsan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Walker570 said: Yes, but sometimes there is an itch and you know you just have to scratch it OK, fair play and fully understand as I feel the same itch from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 14 hours ago, shootingmike said: So I’m looking at a new gun before next season. Shot with a 26” Escort for years, never missed a beat. can’t decide between the new Franchi Affinity Elite 3.5 with the Cerakote barrel, or one of 3 ATA’s (black action, 3 inch camo or 3.5 inch camo). My local marsh is pretty muddy so the benefits of plastic guns are obvious, but I feel like a wood stock gun would be an all rounder for clays and hopefully some game in future... Any thoughts? Buy a new gun if you fancy one, but never, that’s NEVER, sell one you can shoot with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 minute ago, London Best said: Buy a new gun if you fancy one, but never, that’s NEVER, sell one you can shoot with. Best bit of advice ever. 15 (ish) years ago I sold a browning GTi (black with gold inlay). Best gun I ever owned and shot brilliantly with it. I’d buy the same gun back today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingmike Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks all. I guess until the shops open and I can handle some guns to see how they shoulder, I can’t really do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, shootingmike said: Thanks all. I guess until the shops open and I can handle some guns to see how they shoulder, I can’t really do much. Make a daytrip to one of the places where you can actually shoot the secondhand guns. They may not have the exact models you're after but will give you a good idea, even if you want to buy new. There's enough secondhand Franchis out there, and probably a few ATAs by now. 14 hours ago, London Best said: but never, that’s NEVER, sell one you can shoot with What is this 'selling guns' thing you speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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