Franchi Affinity, Weatherby SA 08, Stoeger 3000

[gatrkyhntr70]

Im considering one of these shotguns. It will be a 26" bbl.model.  Cons for for each of them. Affinity:cost.otherwise its a fine handling gun. Weatherby is priced right, lightweight read many great reviews. Con is the invector choke system isn't my favorite. The Stoeger is a great gun to but its the heaviest and has the longest overall weight of the 3.
Any opinions are welcome.

[357MAGNOLE]

I like my Stoeger M3000 so far. I cant really give it my fullest endorsement yet but I do think it will be a winner in the long run.

[howl]

$100 rebate on A300s right now. Safety doesn't snap and there's no ping when you fire it. Just sayin'.

[jepcho]

I've never shot any of these models, so take this for what it's worth.  But I checked out and held the stoeger and the franchi in my local gun shop.  I was really thinking about getting the stoeger, and just wanted to compare.  I liked the looks of the franchi and the way it felt in my hand a lot better than the stoeger.  It really shouldered great and I thought had a better feel overall.  Like I said, not much of an actually review of either gun but the franchi won my, which one feels best when I first grab it, test.

[357MAGNOLE]

I can say my M3000 doesnt cycle 2 3/4 loads worth a crap. Cycles the 3" loads great, but manual also says it needs a break in before running the lighter loads. Also I am having slight POA/POI issues but I dont think it is the gun itself. Could be, but I am thinking its ammo/choke/sight related before gun related.

[Longshanks]

I'm looking at the Franchi Intensity. Gun has a nice feel. 3.5" gun in Bottomland Camo. Seems about like buying a Benelli and saving $700-$800 dollars. Multi purpose gun that I would imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to work up a decent turkey pattern. Mobile Choke system I believe.

[dejake]

This was my first season with the Affinity.  Absolutely love it.  Two of my shots were left-handed, off-handed.  It's so light, I was able to hold steady in an uncomfortable position.  For me, it's a keeper.

[longislandloco]

Franchi.............JMHO, I hope to add a 20GA this year.

[drum817]

I bought a SA-08 waterfowl edition two years ago....I love it.  Handles kinda like a Beretta (IMO).  I've had ZERO failures to feed with light loads (wal-mart loads) or heavy loads.

[aaron]

I have been intensely researching for a nice 20 gauge semi auto....I looked at 11-87, weatherby, and the franchi affinity.   The affinity wins.  It points like a benelli, and is priced right.  excited to have a 20 gauge turkey gun