It feels so good in my hands. If you buy the franchi you will have wished you had a benelli- buy once, cry once. I busted some clays today with the bro-law and nephew. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. They will shoot forever. Apr 28, 2019 #3 BriarPatch99 Senior Member Franchi is owned by Beretta (Holdings) .. Franchi is imported by Benelli USA .. The Benelli Vinci is, at least according to Benelli, the first shotgun made entirely by automation with no human intervention. depends on gauge - I will assume 12 for now,,,,,. The Montefeltro if you want a semi auto. Didnt read any of the other posts but for easy uplandfield type hunting, get a nice beretta over under in 20ga. Are Franchi's made in the Benelli factory or are Benelli's made in the Franchi factory? Looking to get into a Benelli Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or a Weatherby Element in 20ga. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Some claim recoil doesn't matter, but with all the miracle recoil pads, springy stock things, and managed-recoil shotshells out there, to many people how soft a shotgun shoots remains very important. It happens when the bolt comes partially out of battery. Designed by John M. Browning in 1898, the Browning Automatic-Five was first produced by FN (Belgium) in 1902 and licensed to Remington Arms in 1905, who produced it as their Model 11 until 1947. Ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system Chokes: Crio IC, Crio M, Crio F Type of Sights: Red-Bar Front Length of Pull: 14-3/8. My experience thus far has been great and it should be on your "must see" list before you settle for something elseI'm glad I did. . After researching and reading numerous incredibly positive reviews by gun "experts", I purchased a Grey Hunter. How often to clean a shotgun means, to some people, when it stops working and not before. In fact, they are one of the most well-known shotgun manufacturers in the world. By The added some kind of ball-and-detent mechanism to the SBE3that ensures the bolt gets into battery, even if knocked out of battery or is slowly moved into position. Hold out for decent wood though. If the factory pad is good enough for you, the Affinity is a good autoloader. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. You can buy a high grade blued/wood gloss Weatherby Element 20 ga for $875ish, so that makes that one attractive if you don't have your heart set on a Benelli or Franchi. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. In the United States, the L4S marks Fabarm's first venture into the lightweight hunting gun field, and the XLR5 Waterfowler is coming out soon. The standard Benelli Montefeltro and M2 models are classic fare and they rate as good guns. The montefeltro is slimmer though and not as bulky. The ultralights have fake wood. You are using an out of date browser. Now that the original Civolani patents have expired, there is a glut of inertia models on the market. :lol: Just surfing the web for info about the Affinity before I give it to my grandson. The quest for the good autoloading shotgun used to be easier, back in the the day. Hi been to my local dealer to look at the benelli M2 and the franchi affinity the franchi is a lot less money than the benelli, but the chap said they are literally the same gun, same factory, same parts etc etc it's just the benelli feels a lot different to me, feels like it swings better maybe it's just the forend etc Otherwise, it has cycled everything from pigeon loads down to subsonic 15/16 ounce Winchester Feathers." I asked him what he wanted and he said 650$ I told him I was in my way with the money. Full length raised and/or ventilated ribs were very popular on double-barreled guns. I am back in the saddle for wanting either the Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or the Weatherby Element in 20ga. But after shooting them side by side, the action on the benelli is a little smoother. JavaScript is disabled. Then I heard about and finally handled one of their new 4LS auto-loading shotguns. I have the Franchi with(I believe) the bottom land camo. My people skills are fineit's my tolerance for idiots that needs work. The nephew just bought the Intensity. Once again these two chokes have the same outside . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mine has been flawless. Ultimately, it all comes down to what you want and need from your shotgun. Took it to Canada duck and Goose hunting. It is the best working man's autoloader Remington has ever created and it is a very good gun. The Franchi Affinity, an inertia gun, is assembled at the Benelli facility in Urbino, Italy. Septem/ 0 The Beretta A400 Xplor Unico is a gas operated semi-automatic . Seems like your pretty into the wood stock and semi's but I have a Browning BPS with a synthetic stock that is my workhorse gun and love it. Look up the Benelli click I beleive the Franchi is effected by it but SBE 3 is not. WARNING: Student Load Forgiveness is Very Unlikely to Pay for Your Next Elk Tag. I have an Affinity, and I am seeing rust appearing on parts of the barrel. Benelli Montefeltro vs Browning Silver Hunter, Browning Maxus Hunter vs Benelli Montefeltro, Benellis Montefeltro shotgun features a slim, graceful forend, which, combined with an anodized, lightweight receiver, keeps the weight minimal and the swing quick. Yea look into it. This shotgun features an Inertia Driven system that prevents residue from building up in the mechanism for easier maintenance and cleaner, more optimized firing. Love my Beretta A400, Very similar to the Benelli you're looking at. In 2000, Benelli purchased Franchi from the Beretta Holding Company. They're a lot of gun for the money. Affinity 3.5 Waterfowl Elite. If you think I'm wrong, you might be right. I don't need camo or any special recoil stuff just want a gun that will go boom a bunch of times without having to mess with anything. Just what Ive been told. Browning choke tubes are often not the best, but good aftermarket tubes are widely available. I also shoot a Benelli SBE II for ducks and love it. Looking to get into a Benelli Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or a Weatherby Element in 20ga. By the end of this article, you should have a good idea of which brand is right for you. A little over 600 shells through the affinity and I love it so far. In 20 gauge, the six pound Weatherby SA-08 and Benelli M2 Comfortech are tough guns, but not at all tough to carry. The quality is great. Franchi's Affinity 3 uses an inertia-driven operating system that weighs less, has fewer moving parts and runs cleaner than gas-powered shotguns. Franchi is an Italian company that has been making high-quality shotguns for over a hundred years. Well I had an interesting 2 days. Benelli Votes: 2 100.0% . Never had an issue with mine. I think it is as good a gun reliability wise as can be bought. They seem pretty similar. But the franchi to me feels like a better fit for me. Franchi Affinity 3 Upland What Gauge to get? A big part of my decision was how it looked and pointed for me. 870 12ga of a browning citori, those browning are incledibly good handling if they are a touch heavy. I have a SBE 3. It wasn't uncommon for your dove gun, pheasant gun, duck gun and recreational clays gun to be the same gun. They kick like a mule. The Browning Maxus isgas-driven- I'm looking to get an inertia gun. I carry a 20 gauge montefeltro because it's very light weight . That said, Franchi shotguns generally have a good reputation. Leave this field blank. Benelli does make a nice shotgun though, no doubt about that. Only the more "sophisticated" hunters bothered with 1-1/2 ounce 2-3/4 inch magnums for geese or turkey. Powered by Invision Community, NJDFW 2021-2022 New Jersey Hunting and Trapping Digest, https://www.benelli.it/en/arma/super-black-eagle-3-wood. -Editor.). The gas system is incredibly simple and innovative. The A400 isn't near the gun the Beretta A390 was and the discontinued A303 series and the discontinued A390 models remain Beretta's toughest, most durable autoloaders. I have a Beretta Tekneys 391 that I have used and abused for years and its held up remarkable well with the Xtragrain. I have recoil sensitivity issues..pretty serious actually. mazzgolf The company is headquartered in Urbino, Italy. Benelli has a long history of making high-quality shotguns. You must log in or register to reply here. It is 2-3/4" long and threads are located at the muzzle end of the choke (top of choke where choke notches are.) Take a look at the LH Benelli M2, they come in 20ga. Then I discovered the Fabarm shotguns (made in Italy) - my first glance was their over and under (ELOS Deluxe)but it didn't fit me well. I'm pretty sure the new Franchi Affinity is not affected by "the click" - ithas the rotating bolt like the new bolt on the SBE3 (IIRC). Benelli keeps trying to reduce the felt recoil, with mixed results. You are using an out of date browser. That would be really slimey to have two layers of wood quality ha. Maybe for that 1 shot at a turkey but multiple shots are brutal. Methinks he is trying to wear it out. Franchi Affinity 3 Upland What Gauge to get? killerv the franchi affinity is a very nice inertia auto imho. This slim, trim Franchi model handles beautifully and points instinctively to bring down a variety of game birds. Click to expand. This operating system dominates centerfire autoloading handguns and was the system used by the famous Maxim machine gun, but it has never sold well when applied to shotguns. Reviving this thread. There are no short-recoil shotguns of any consequence in production. The long recoil action was the only autoloading shotgun action that actually worked for many decades. inertia 20ga autos aren't made to shoot the super cheap 7/8oz walmart fodder. Don't know pecans about lefties and right handed guns, but do know lefties are the only ones ever expressing a need to be on a certain end of the blind. I have both, not enough difference to justify the cost of the Benelli IMO. Affinity 3 Elite Upland. The inertia driven guns kick way harder than the gas guns and difference in dependability is negligible today I wasted a few hundred dollars figuring thatout. The Montefeltro has an attractive satin finished stock and graceful forend. I don't think you can go wrong for the money. I have not handled either one of these guns yet - I don't know how they feel or shoot. Affinity 3.5 Turkey Elite . Its a great woodcock gun but seems to have issues with grouse. Its a nice gun don't beat it up. I used the ethos all last season and it was great for all day carrying. JavaScript is disabled. The A400, in 12 gauge, rates as a good gun today; the smaller gauges not so much. and decided to purchase a Retay Masai Mara. The Benelli Crio was in very few guns and is no longer being put into shotguns. It has an excellent trigger, 2000 round recommended gas piston cleaning intervals and is the softest shooting shotgun in its weight bracket, edging out the Winchester SX3 and Browning Maxus. Raised rib on Franchi, low rib on Benelli, nicer wood/bluing on Benelli vs matte finish on Franchi. 414. After researching and reading numerous incredibly positive reviews by gun "experts", I purchased a Grey Hunter. In my case, it always happened when I was moving fast up to my dogs on point or brush catching the bolt handle. With the recoil spring being under the forearm of the Franchi, it's a little wider but still very slim feeling. The main internal difference between a Benelli and a Franchi inertia gun is that the Franchis have the return spring on the magazine tube where it is easy to inspect and clean, while Benellis. Is that anything I have to worry about with an inertia gun? Last edited: May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018 #2 Arcola Well-known member Joined No issues with 3" and a few of 3.5" I shot. Lookin in that $800-$1100 range. The action is a lot smoother than my friend's franchi. I currently have a 12 ga. SX3 which works great just a tad heavy. You must log in or register to reply here. A TSA recoil pad reduces recoil by 50% to diminish soreness from repeated shooting. While this approach can work for a good long while for long recoil and some kinematic / inertia guns, it is not the best approach with gas actions. The Italians can be a stubborn lot and the goofy, nearly impossible to replace recoil pad (a hold-over from the Franchi I-12) is something that should be lost in favor of a conventionally shaped pad. Benelli Montefeltro Franchi Affinity Length 49.5" Action Semi-Automatic Semi-Automatic Capacity 4+1 4+1 Finish Black Barrel Length 26" Gun Stats Price History Recently Deals Benelli Montefeltro Guns.com $1143.99 See Deal Guns.com $1083.99 See Deal MidwayUSA $1099.00 See Deal EuroOptic.com $1083.99 See Deal Palmetto State Armory $1083.99 See Deal You can't go wrong with the Benelli. JavaScript is disabled. Woods and Water Media LLC The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Benelli Montefeltro VS Franchi Affinity. Im not certain..not claiming to be an expert. They can't be wrong. If you are simply looking for a good, reliable shotgun that will get the job done, then a Benelli might be a good option for you. Description. Never again. It also only came with 2 chokes, no fiber optic sight and the receiver is just regular steel instead of case hardened. We will discuss their history, their products, and their customer service departments. I hope to take it after Chukars this year.. Look at the Benelli ethos in the blued version. The company is headquartered in Brescia, Italy. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Get the Benelli, bought my son a Franchi and had problems with it not ejecting casings properly. This inertia-operated shotgun also. Full Member. I've never had a ultralight but I absolutely love the 20ga Montefeltro. Benelli has recoil spring in the stock, not under the forearm. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. There is no simple answer to this question as it depends on what you are looking for in a shotgun. Im sure its not me As for the options in the OP, I've run the Affinity 20 ga. for 2 seasons, love it. Both companies make high-quality shotguns that are popular among shooters all over the world. I grew up shooting an 870 and the Benellis just seem to be around the same size or something so it didn't take much getting used to for me. Pic C) Beretta Optima/Benelli Crio: - It can be identified by measuring a flush mount choke tube. Benelli has a long history of making high-quality shotguns. However, they are low-maintenance guns with a 10 year warranty that define the old Bruno Civolani action. It is basically a Benelli M2 except cheaper. The 20-gauge Affinity 3 is available in the same finishes, with only a 26-inch barrel and is quite a bit lighter at 6 pounds. For the 10 year warranty and a stronger brand name, the Benelli M2 and Benelli Montefeltro are low-maintenance workhorses, albeit at a high price. Sure, folks wanted ribs on their Model 12s for trapshooting, but there wasn't much debate about the "good autoloader" or the "good shotgun" back then. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. I have a bunch of shotguns but the only one that gets any real time in the field is my Browning A-5 Sweet Sixteen which was somebody else's before it became mine. It even says benelli on the receiver. So far it is an excellent shotgun. First post, not much of a water foul guy but I figured you guys should know about a reliable Semi. Experience flinch free shots while reducing your recoil by up to 70% when using a Precision-Fit Recoil Pad from LimbSaver. Benellis shotguns are used by many different law enforcement agencies and militaries around the globe. It makes for a pretty durable wood stock. The SKB brand launched a Turkish made, dedicated clays inertia gun, the IS300 / RS300 target, in late 2013 that also hasn't gained much traction in the marketplace. Their guns are used by professionals all over the world, and they offer a wide variety of models to choose from. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . You can buy a high grade blued/wood gloss Weatherby Element 20 ga for $875ish, so that makes that one attractive if you don't have your heart set on a Benelli or Franchi. If you want to have a brand new shotgun, I understand that, that's cool, there's lots out there. Affinity 3.5 Cerakote. This Benelli test target is "within parameters" according to Benelli. Hardly "Simply Perfect," as Benelli likes to brag, not even close. Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a Franchi shotgun is good. My first year owning one I got it at Christmas. I have the A300 in 20 gauge and the sporting version of the franchi in 12. Few bothered with recoil pad selection, for most of the 2-3/4 inch A-5's had no recoil pad. In spite of all its advantages, the Benelli shotgun also has some disadvantages that should be considered before making a purchase. Franchi is a sister company of Benelli, and Benelli is, after all, the brand that introduced American hunters to the benefits of Inertia-Driven shotguns. My favorite is an AyA matador SxS in 28ga. Buddy of mine got one also, and compared it to his Benelli M2 and he feels cheated that he paid that much for the Benelli. casonet Registered Joined Jul 20, 2009 12,744 Posts If you want to save some money get the Franchi. Copyright 2016 by Randy Wakeman. The montefeltro has a flat rib, the Franchi has a raised rib more like the SBE2. (Nor do many shooters like the "double shuffle" recoil of the A-5, which actually increases the felt recoil. I have the SBE 2 and 3.. both awesome guns. Newsletter Sign-Up. I personally would go with the franchi, both guns will get the job done. Retay vs Benelli vs Franchi 20 or 12 gau Btw, I've got a Tristar G2 410 and an Escort 20 gauge auto and really like them both. The second-best selling autoloading shotgun in history (behind the Remington 1100), the Auto-5 is no longer made. I looked at the Montefeltro and Ultralight and both look and feel awesome. Follow Us On Social An Ithaca 37 would be my choice with a wood stock. I have the sbe3,until our goose season got cut I put over 2 cases thru it a year.Only a few FTE when the gun got fowled.I have a few buds that shoot the browning maximus seems like a nice gun also. Aug 11, 2021 #1 ; They seem pretty similar. Not being a contrarian, but looking at these two guns, theyre identical. Gonna call Franchi tomorrow. A pump action or semi-automatic shotgun would be a better choice. The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.. Nevertheless, as this is written in 2016, most of the problems in the 12 gauge models have been eliminated, although the sub-gauges are not yet ready for prime time. It fits me okay and overall I have no real complaints, but I'm not as in love with it as I thought I would be. I emailed the Franchi customer support about this - turns out, they do NOT use thisnew systemto prevent the "benelli click" on the Franchi Affinity - here's what I was told: Thanks very much for your interest but the only guns with the easy loading system are the SBE3 and the Ethos. May 15, 2021 #34 I am so on the fence! The franchi is nice, but it is not a benelli. There are better choices, but not for the same money. As far as weight goes we hunt 10 to sundown when in South Dakota and never thought it was too heavy at the end of the day. Unlock the Benefits of Knowing Your Winchester Serial Number, Complete Buyers Guide to the Sig Sauer P228. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Current guns interchange with Trulock's Beretta/Benelli style. FRANCHI AFFINITY 3 VS BENELLI M2 SERIES. The Franchi Affinity is made with a wood or synthetic stock, chrome-lined vent rib barrel, and a drilled and tapped receiver ready for a Weaver style base. Our Sitemap. I chose the Montefeltro because this is the same model that Argentine dove hunters are given as loaners where they often see thousands of rounds cycled through the gun in a week. Franchi and Benelli are part of the Beretta group. The A300 is a smidge heavier and you have to clean it more but it recoils less. Affinity 3. Leave this field blank. I'm hoping tobuy another semi-auto 12gawaterfowl gun for next season (will use it for various other things too - pheasant, turkey, small game, crow). Franchi has a rich history of making high-quality firearms. I think its a great gun, I bought a 20 ga Compact Camo for my daughter and it works great well made. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the guns reliability, particularly when it comes to firing shells that have been damaged or deformed in some way. FRANCHI AFFINITY A well-done inertia gun assembled at the Benelli facility, it makes the Stoeger models look sad by comparison. F. fadetoblack188 New member. Anyone know what the difference is between the franchi affinity and the Benelli montefltro? I have tested several and they are good, solid, reliable autoloaders with better than average triggers and a good warranty. If it fits, that's the gun for you. Weatherby offers their SA-08 models, made by ATA in Turkey. My wife has a 20 ga monte and its a great gun. The new A5 "kinematic action" in 12 gauge remains a hard gun to love. Aug 29, 2012 #6 G Thousands of rounds each year with very minimal upkeep. pick you up some Winchester aa,Remington heavy dove, or Rio shells, ALL in 1oz, and your cycling issues will be but a memory. All rights reserved. It uses an ultrareliable Inertia Driven operating . Have shot a number of different one's but none was in the same class as that old Browning! It is a great buy for the money and a good gun in general. The 20 gauge weighs only six pounds. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . This is evidenced by the various Vinci Limited models that have plummeted in retail price to a thousand dollars or so. Aluminum alloy receivers can be made faster and cheaper. I would go with the Montefeltro Silver. I'm curious if anyone has shot/usedboth - what are your thoughts? Affinity 3 Turkey Elite . Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. Raised rib on Franchi, low rib on Benelli, nicer wood/bluing on Benelli vs matte finish on Franchi . If I can't kill it with 3 inch then it won't get killed. They exist. It is the longest recoil action possible, in a sense, as the entire gun recoils and only part of the split bolt remains stationary. I laughed out loud, for 11/16 ounce of shot is a .410 bore load or a substandard 28 gauge load. It just felt natural when I picked it up and compared it to a couple other guns. Follow Us On Social Capacity If youre looking for a high-quality shotgun that will last you for many years, then Franchi is definitely a brand to consider. The Benelli brand has several solid inertia guns that are very well known. Back to top Reply Replies (1) 34venture LSU Fan It is a higher quality gun and the action is smoother. I can't find a franchi local to hold but held the Benelli and it felt great. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The floating part of the bolt compresses a spring and that's how the gun works. If you ever have any problems with your shotgun, you should be able to find the information you need from either companys customer service department. The Mossberg 930 12 gauge is a fairly heavy and bulky gun. No tears here! As I've said before --'' as your age increases , the weight of your shotgun decreases ''. For a medium priced, soft shooting gun in a seven to 7-1/4 pound 12 gauge, consider the Remington V3, Winchester SX-3, Browning Silver, or Browning Maxus. If you had an A-5 in an autoloader or a Winchester Model 12 ("The Perfect Repeater") in a slide action, you were good. The Franchi Affinity, an inertia gun, is assembled at the Benelli facility in Urbino, Italy. You can also talk to other gun owners to get their opinion on the matter. Throw a m2 znd franchi affinity on your list . My local shop has a new Element in 20ga for $699. That one looks really fake but I have a 20 ga in the same gun that looks really good. If you look at them side by side, though.. Affinity 3 Elite Upland. Franchi 12 gauge: Except Sporting SL O/U, Highlander, I-12 Sporting and Affinity current production with trapezoidal threads: interchanges with Trulock's Beretta/Benelli style. I have tested several and they are good, solid, reliable autoloaders with better than average triggers and a good warranty. Franchi Affinity- High-performance hunting machine with excellent maintenance record and fantastic shell per game mileage. I don't have a franchi so ican,t say on that one. Have you thought of going to a 20 ga? You are using an out of date browser. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Softest and most reliable gas auto I have ever owned, and I have owned them all. I have the affinity 3.5. . It is a great gun that also looks great. I have a super Vinci for waterfowl, but picked up a Merkel 201 to use for clays and upland hunting. They are good guns. Again, rather than fix these potential issues, Benelli again wants you to buy a brand new gun, the Ethos, which is too light and too expensive to have mainstream appeal. No idea concerning the montefeltro. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR HUNTING VIDEOS ALL SEASON LONG!FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM- https://bit.ly/bobbyguyfilmsGET THE FRED SHIRT HERE- https://bit.ly/2Yj1n1VGE. I can't find anything bad to say about any of those 3. It fits good, goes bang, is reasonably priced. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I can't say yes. Overall, the pros and cons of the Benelli shotgun should be carefully considered before making a purchase. Functionally, they are simple. March 23, 2021 in Guns and Ammo. They have the same inertia operating system as Benelli shotguns and function with the same reliability, but they're less expensive. I have no experience with the other two you're considering, but have had my share of shotguns throughout the years. 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