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I would stick with the Franchi. It is a great gun that will last. If there is an issue it will be easier to get it taken care of. Good luck!
I have the stoeger 3020 mossy oak with the 26” barrel, no issues. I’ve shot 4 times in the last 2 years with 4 kills at 30 - 35 yards. It’s light weight and shoots federal tss very well. Sometimes I wish the barrel was shorter going through the thick stuff. It has replaced my 12 gauge 870. It’s a joy to carry. Highly recommend.
Another Stoeger vote. I really enjoy carrying my Stoeger every spring I did have it sent out to have the barrel cut and rethreaded to 22” and now It’s my go to gun.