Franchi Affinity Review-12 Ga

  • suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18717
    August 31, 2015 at 11:46 am #1563013

    As you know from my other post I recently purchased a Franchi Affinity 12 gauge auto-loader with the 26 Inch barrel.
    We shot approx 50 rounds through it yesterday with no hickups. Both my buddy and I were murder on the clays with it.
    Doubles didn’t stand a chance.
    In direct comparison with my similar Benelli M2 it was not quite as smooth but it was lighter and balanced more forward. Trigger pull is a little stiff but I think that will take care of itself and not need a trigger job. the safety was just right and not too stiff like it was on my M2 requiring work. We only shot trap loads and used the improved cylinder choke tube. With a 7 year warranty and seeing it in action I think I can safely say this is a fine auto-loader and for $700 you would be hard pressed to find a better value. I now have the backup gun I always wanted and will be putting it out front on a hunt or two.

    bowtecmike
    Zimmerman mn
    Posts: 467
    August 31, 2015 at 7:09 pm #1563142

    I picked up a franchi intensity this summer very similiar to the affinity but it chambers 3-1/2 shells. So far I’m very impressed with this semi auto. I’ve got about 200 target rounds through without a hiccup. Very solid guns at a fair price point.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13661
    August 31, 2015 at 7:41 pm #1563152

    I had a lot of fun checking them out at Shot. Would like to own a few

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 11838
    September 2, 2015 at 9:34 am #1563490

    Nice, thanks for the review. Glad you found a good shotgun.

    Grouse

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    November 30, 2015 at 1:21 pm #1580743

    Hey Mike
    I just picked one up. Any tips in how to get the plug out?
    Thx

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18717
    November 30, 2015 at 1:32 pm #1580751
    steveo wrote:

    Hey Mike
    I just picked one up. Any tips in how to get the plug out?
    Thx

    Remove barrel and forend. Then remove end cap retaining ring. Do it carefully with your hand over the end to catch the spring. At that point the plug will come right out. Reverse.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    November 30, 2015 at 7:27 pm #1580877

    Any special tool needed? Guy at cabelas said to be very careful

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18717
    November 30, 2015 at 7:53 pm #1580886

    Snap ring pliers.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 6, 2015 at 11:25 am #1582443

    I shot 2 rounds of trap this morning. Love the gun.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18717
    December 6, 2015 at 1:04 pm #1582458

    Me too. All I used the last 2 trips.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 6, 2015 at 4:38 pm #1582503

    Heading to Aberdeen next Thursday for a 3 day hunt. Really looking forward to some live targets

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    December 14, 2015 at 7:55 pm #1584699

    That gun was money. Had a great 3 days. Yesterday’s hunt

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    huskerdu
    Posts: 592
    December 15, 2015 at 7:39 am #1584788

    I have been on edge about new upland pair.
    Thinking about 12 and a 20 in the new Ethos
    Currently have a montofetro 20’and a browsing gold in 20 ga.
    I see the need for a lightweight 12’for late season.
    Current 12 is a 101 over under
    Just returned from a week in ND , mild weather and no snow, the birds were not grouped up.
    Lots of sharp tails and Hungarians
    Has anyone added a sling to the new Ethos?

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