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Franchi Affinity

Started by MAKEemQUIVER, January 12, 2015, 09:49:15 PM

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MAKEemQUIVER

Getting real close to pulling the trigger and buying a 20 Ga Affinity. Whats everyones opinion of this gun? Also this gun runs around $800, what other guns would you recommend in this price range and under  ;)
Go Big Blue!!!!!!

reynolds243

Was VERY impressed with the one I had. Was light and handled like a dream.  Paired with a carlsons 575 and heavyweights 7s it was bad news for turkeys.







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Sandfly

THAT'S THE GUN I WANT, CAN'T FIND ONE I LIKE BETTER UNDER $1400, SO THIS IS THE TICKET!

reynolds243

The only others I found that compare are the M2 which I have now or the SX3. The sx3 is heavier though but still a great gun. I sold my Franchi for an M2 but having had both IMO there is very very little difference between the 2


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MAKEemQUIVER

Thanks for the help and thats a sharp gun!!
Go Big Blue!!!!!!

highcj5

thinking about buying one also.  check your local dicks sporting goods out.  they have them on sale for $599.99 here.  going to by one to take out rabbit hunting and such.  also let my daughter shoot.  if you apply for one of their credit cards, you can get %10 off your purchase.  at least you can here, that really gives the gun a good price tag.  I have been checking around here and that is the lowest price I could find.  gun definitely feels good in the hand and shoulders well.  if you buy one, let us know how you like it.   

01Foreman400

Quote from: reynolds243 on January 12, 2015, 11:08:39 PM
Was VERY impressed with the one I had. Was light and handled like a dream.  Paired with a carlsons 575 and heavyweights 7s it was bad news for turkeys.







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How did the finish hold up on your Affinity?  Thinking about getting one done myself.
Huntin Fool From Georgia!

reynolds243

Held up great all season. Liked it so much I got my M2 20 done the same lol






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tree-rat sniper

Just picked up a used Affinity compact 20 at the local Scheels for $649.  The salesman said it hadn't even had a box through it yet, guy traded it back in because the stock was too short.  Works out for me as I was down there looking at a new M2...  At 1/2 the price of the Benelli, I couldn't resist!
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reynolds243

Having owned both I am very serious when I say the only difference I can feel or see is the palm swell on the Franchi is a tad more narrow and the forend is a tad wider on the Franchi. Bolt and feel was almost exactly the same.  I have times I wonder why I sold my Franchi for an M2


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Chilly

I have one in a 26" max 4 camo.  I absolutely love it.  I've been packing it all season behind beagles and squirrel dogs.  I like it so much, I'm thinking about one in a 12 ga.
Can't kill'em from the couch!!!!

tree-rat sniper

I put a few mixed field loads through mine yesterday to test function, worked just fine despite the cold.  I would like to wring it out a little more but my patterning board is frozen to the ground.  Its -21 right now... it can wait.   ::)
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monsterman

I know this is on 20 ga forum but i bought the same gun in 12 ga light handles great no jams i shot it alot dove hunting,will be buying one in 20 ga compact for my kids shortly!