Cawdor118 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Does anyone know of a gun shop with one on the shelf? I cant seem to find one anywhere. *26" is only available in back for clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Get yourself a vinci. I have a brand new, as in unused one for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 8 hours ago, ninjaferret said: Get yourself a vinci. I have a brand new, as in unused one for sale. Thanks, but I'm definitely after a SBE. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Found this, 28" though? https://www.cfsporting.co.uk/products/8227-benelli-black-eagle Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mud said: Found this, 28" though? https://www.cfsporting.co.uk/products/8227-benelli-black-eagle Cheers Geez, the more I look at that the more I struggle to see the difference between it and the Franchi Affinity (other than the doubled price tag!) https://images.app.goo.gl/LVZgH5s4PEZAvogh8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Oly said: Geez, the more I look at that the more I struggle to see the difference between it and the Franchi Affinity (other than the doubled price tag!) https://images.app.goo.gl/LVZgH5s4PEZAvogh8 They are similar. However, "spot the difference" shows it has a different stock, different action - the SBE is easier cleaned as its a 2 part construction, different bolt handle and different bolt release. To name a few. Plus why buy the cheaper one when you can get the original... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, Cawdor118 said: They are similar. However, "spot the difference" shows it has a different stock, different action - the SBE is easier cleaned as its a 2 part construction, different bolt handle and different bolt release. To name a few. Plus why buy the cheaper one when you can get the original... Granted the SBE's action is easier cleaned from its 2 part action construction, but the Franchi's spring is easier to access to lube. I found the stock feel identical, but the Franchi is bigger. It seems that Benellis generally suit those of a smaller build and Franchi the more suited to larger. I prefer the oversized bolt and release of the Franchi, but it's a minor point anyway as easily swapped out for custom jobs. Overall I think there's very little in it features/performance wise to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Oly said: Granted the SBE's action is easier cleaned from its 2 part action construction, but the Franchi's spring is easier to access to lube. I found the stock feel identical, but the Franchi is bigger. It seems that Benellis generally suit those of a smaller build and Franchi the more suited to larger. I prefer the oversized bolt and release of the Franchi, but it's a minor point anyway as easily swapped out for custom jobs. Overall I think there's very little in it features/performance wise to be fair. 100% agree that the Franchi isn't that vastly different to warrant the extra £1k. Some will go on better components... some will go on marketing for suckers like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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