I'm trying to decide between these three guns. To my understanding the stoeger only comes in 26 inch barrel, and is about 3-4 inches longer total than the other two, but actually a tad bit lighter. Is the extra few inches a huge deal or do those with experience with that gun not mind the extra few inches? Between the franchi and benelli, I'm having a hard time justifying the m2 $ besides the fact that it's a benelli. Which of the three seem to be the most liked? Also looking at the weather by sa-08 compact but not sure I want to go the gas route. Whichever I get will have a ff3
I have a M2, I have a friend who has a Stoger. I also know people who have the Franchi. In hindsight if I had it to do over I'd buy the Franchi.
Thanks, I've seen that said a few times, and I think I'm leaning that way.
you may also want to look at the Retay 22in Turkey bottomland.
I have the stoeger and really like it. I've heard great things about the franchi as well
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The Franchi is already drilled and tapped. They also have a dedicated turkey model with the steady grip. My boy and I run Franchis and have been pleased.
I use a Franchi Affinity 3 and love it.
It is my understanding that Franchi and Benelli are both owned by Berreta. Benelli design features are incorporated into all the Franchi's. I believe Stoeger may also be owned by Berreta as well.
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Whittaker's in Kentucky had before season a pile of affinity compacts. Black 24" barrel. 799. I bought one and had it dipped for 200 more and it shoots awesome.
I have the Franchi Affinity Elite 3 and love the gun.... The best 20 auto shotgun I've ever owned ...
Don't overlook the Tristar Viper....I have one and it's a hammer. Not the name recognition but it sure shoots and handles very well.
I have decided my next gun project will be the stoeger 3020 compact. I plan on having the barrel cut and tapped. With the weight of that gun it should be in the neighborhood or the ultralite by the time its finished. Maybe a little less.
The Stoeger 3020 Turkey model has a 24 inch barrel and is drilled and tapped. Very light and a great shooting gun(front sight is hideous) but that can be taken care of. With that being said if you haven't looked at the Retay 20 gauge Masia Mara turkey edition , I would consider doing so. Mossy Oak Bottomland drilled and tapped 22 inch barrel. It has become my favorite! Both are great guns, I have a 3020 in Bottomland with a 26 inch barrel also. I can't speak for the others you mentioned as I have never owned one. All the guns you mentioned are inertia I do believe, I do like those better than gas . Good luck!