Benelli was founded in 1967 by Bruno Civolani. I've narrowed down my choice to either of these two: There are some pros and cons of each. I have no experience with the other two you're considering, but have had my share of shotguns throughout the years. mazzgolf The Benelli Vinci is, at least according to Benelli, the first shotgun made entirely by automation with no human intervention. As far as my own preference, in a 12 gauge it would be the Fabarm USA L4S as an upland gun and the Remington V3 as a plain-Jane looking, but do everything type of autoloader. With an included shim kit and sling stud, you'll be easily able to adjust the drop of the gun or attach a sling for more comfortable shooting and carrying. Not being a contrarian, but looking at these two guns, theyre identical. Franchi Affinity 3.5 Model: Affinity 3.5 Semi-Auto Caliber: 12 Ga. Capacity: 4+1 Barrel Length: 28" Overall Length: 49.5" Finish: Matte Black Stock Description: Black Synthetic Weight: 7.0 lbs. It is the longest recoil action possible, in a sense, as the entire gun recoils and only part of the split bolt remains stationary. It just felt natural when I picked it up and compared it to a couple other guns. The company is headquartered in Brescia, Italy. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . They function dirty or wet and the only thing that tends to stop them is running them dry. 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. They will shoot forever. Pretty safe bet with either one. Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? No issues with 3" and a few of 3.5" I shot. Reviving this thread. Click to expand. Are Franchi's made in the Benelli factory or are Benelli's made in the Franchi factory? The classic Auto-Five would be very costly to produce today and we do not like making adjustments to autoloaders based on load intensity. Many people who own them report being happy with their purchase. I have a Beretta Tekneys 391 that I have used and abused for years and its held up remarkable well with the Xtragrain. Although I have a soft spot for the Browning Double Auto, it is not mainstream and has not been produced for many years. The o/u is a blast on clays too! Our sample gun was a 28"-barreled 12 gauge . My favorite is an AyA matador SxS in 28ga. Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. I can't find a franchi local to hold but held the Benelli and it felt great. This is my "new" favorite upland bird gun. casonet Registered Joined Jul 20, 2009 12,744 Posts Those who have one or both how do you like them? Thanks. In my case, it always happened when I was moving fast up to my dogs on point or brush catching the bolt handle. I also shoot a Benelli SBE II for ducks and love it. Last edited: May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018 #2 Arcola Well-known member Joined Affinity 3.5 Waterfowl Elite. Barnum stands for Tactical. If it fits, that's the gun for you. In addition to shotguns, they also make rifles and pistols. Sometimes, we like to make things more complicated than we need to. I like the Benelli for the comfort stock, extended chokes you get out-of-box,and its safety (I really like the safety on my Beretta being ahead of the trigger guard - no one else has that, but I hate those hard-to-press small safeties that most guns have - SBE3 seems to have a easier to use kinda-oversized safety based on what I can see in pictures and videos). The stock on this is unreal for just a normal Monte. The Browning Double Automatic, Browning A500 / A500R and the Beretta UGB25 Xcel used short recoil actions. Otherwise, it has cycled everything from pigeon loads down to subsonic 15/16 ounce Winchester Feathers." JavaScript is disabled. Is the Monte worth an extra few hundred bucks? The montefeltro has a flat rib, the Franchi has a raised rib more like the SBE2. Thursday I was talking to a buddy about my new shotgun purchase and he told me his brother was just talking about selling a shotgun that he bought for duck hunting but never used and he was left handed. He called his brother and I found out it was a brands new in box Benelli m2 left hand. I purchased a franchi affinity last year and I love it. Maybe for that 1 shot at a turkey but multiple shots are brutal. Back in 2012, Phil from Field & Stream commented on the then newly released Fabarm USA XLR5, saying, "I have not cleaned the gun yet (this is known as testing, not laziness) and after about 600 rounds it started having trouble with my slow 11/16 ounce reloads. The quality is great. I think it is as good a gun reliability wise as can be bought. The A-5 was the only gun that Browning Arms Company (founded after the death of John M. Browning) sold for a time. Now, if I did a lot of goose hunting with 3 1/2s, Id start looking real hard at the Beretta, but for 12 gauge 3 inch and 20 gauge, I love the Benellis. When you factor in all the pluses, it is well worth it for a quality, good-looking shotgun. The Benellis seem to have a bit better finish and machining, but nothing that should affect the function of the gun. No matter which one I go with, it will be a dedicated turkey gun. Benelli Montefeltro has better finish and slimmer where-as the Franchi is a bit meatier. All rights reserved. So I spent the winter testing it on clays. There are better choices, but not for the same money. I'm sure you will be happy with either. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It's a great gun. Affinity 3.5 Cerakote. 5 stand Well-known member. All rights reserved. It makes for a pretty durable wood stock. 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 It is the best working man's autoloader Remington has ever created and it is a very good gun. Ya'll can have it lol. That one looks really fake but I have a 20 ga in the same gun that looks really good. -Limited ammunition capacity: Most Franchi shotguns have a limited ammunition capacity (usually no more than five rounds). . If I can't kill it with 3 inch then it won't get killed. As others have mentioned, the main differences are comfortech, action spring in the stock vs forearm, and generally a more polished gun. -Not great for home defense: While a Franchi shotgun can be used for home defense, it is not the best weapon for this purpose. Thousands of rounds each year with very minimal upkeep. Franchi was founded in 1868 by Pietro Franchi. Never again. It feels so good in my hands. Franchi and Benelli are part of the Beretta group. Have shot a number of different one's but none was in the same class as that old Browning! Stay Up-To-Date With the Latest on Franchi. Ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system Chokes: Crio IC, Crio M, Crio F Type of Sights: Red-Bar Front Length of Pull: 14-3/8. If you have a big thumb, it is hard to push the shells into the magazine tube. "All men die, not all men really live". The Browning Maxus isgas-driven- I'm looking to get an inertia gun. Never had an issue with mine. I think its a great gun, I bought a 20 ga Compact Camo for my daughter and it works great well made. Get the Benelli, bought my son a Franchi and had problems with it not ejecting casings properly. Franchi Affinity- High-performance hunting machine with excellent maintenance record and fantastic shell per game mileage. The only thing I don't like is the small loading port. Benelli Recommends ETHOS Shotgun Starting at $2,199 View Features Select Options to Find Model Application Hunting Species Waterfowl Upland Turkey Action Semi-auto Gauge 12-Gauge 20-Gauge 12 Gauge 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" Stock Finish Black Synthetic Mossy Oak Bottomland Advanced Filters Price $499 $499 $3399 $3399 14 Results Reset Selections Post by WV Ridge Reaper January 11th, 2017, 3:59 am. Shotshell, Reloading, Ballistics, & Chokes. CZ75BD Review: A Good Pistol for Self-Defense? Both are light and feel great. Some of their most popular models include the AFP Over/Under, the AL 48 semi-automatic, and the Vinci pump-action. I have had 1 failure to feed and that was with a 1oz load. Franchi Affinity: First shipments of these interchange with Trulock's Crio Plus style. I have a super Vinci for waterfowl, but picked up a Merkel 201 to use for clays and upland hunting. What are some other suggestions? I've never had a ultralight but I absolutely love the 20ga Montefeltro. 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. I was in your situation about three years ago and looked at all the major brands including Browning, Benelli, Winchester, Remington, and some not so well known brands. It wasn't that tough, for a 2-3/4 inch chamber was all that was needed or wanted, lead was shot at everything and something like a Browning A-5 Light Twelve 12 gauge bored modified choke did it all. I enjoy their replacement (Beretta A400 Xplor) which I found in your price range used. I've been told that I'm "all thumbs" so it is difficult to know exactly what to measure. I have a 20 Montefeltro and I absolutely love it. The franchi is nice, but it is not a benelli. Benelli vs Franchi Benelli was founded in 1967 by Bruno Civolani. Gas actions handle the widest variety of loads and, for a given weight of gun, have the softest recoil. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Hold out for decent wood though. A big part of my decision was how it looked and pointed for me. Benelli Legacy Mobl Benelli Montefeltro (prior to 2007) Mobl Benelli M-2 Crio Benelli Vinchi Crio Benelli Ultra Light Crio Benelli Sport 11 Crio Benelli Super Sport Crio . 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. Overall, the pros and cons of the Benelli shotgun should be carefully considered before making a purchase. The bolt release is downright massive, the cross-bolt safety is ample and the charging handle enlarged and tubular. Montefeltro works good for me. Benelli does make a nice shotgun though, no doubt about that. The gun is light and swings well, I would recommend it. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I am looking at possibly purchasing a new shotgun for upland. For example, a Franchi 48 AL used for trap shooting might be very different than a Franchi SPAS-12 used for home defense. Benellis shotguns are used by many different law enforcement agencies and militaries around the globe. In 2000, Benelli purchased Franchi from the Beretta Holding Company. Salesman was saying benelli has a chrome lined chamber vs non on the franchi. When it comes to shotguns, Benelli and Franchi are two of the most well-known brands. 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. i'm just looking for a reliable tough gun that will last. You are using an out of date browser. May 15, 2021 #34 I am so on the fence! How did you guys who had no one to teach you get into hunting? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Unlock the Benefits of Knowing Your Winchester Serial Number, Complete Buyers Guide to the Sig Sauer P228. In any case, we now have eternal debates about terms, like shootability, pointability, felt recoil and how much a shotgun is supposed to weigh. Beretta calls theirs Xtra grain I think. It is a higher quality gun and the action is smoother. I have the Franchi with(I believe) the bottom land camo. Supporter+. Benelli calls it weathecoat. Their guns are used by professionals all over the world, and they offer a wide variety of models to choose from. Well I had an interesting 2 days. POLL: when was the last time you went to a drive-in movie? I ended up getting a Franchi Instinct L at my local Scheels for $699.99 (849.99 regular). The standard Benelli Montefeltro and M2 models are classic fare and they rate as good guns. An Ithaca 37 would be my choice with a wood stock. Take a look at the LH Benelli M2, they come in 20ga. March 23, 2021 in Guns and Ammo. It is 2-3/4" long and threads are located at the muzzle end of the choke (top of choke where choke notches are.) 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). shoot some 1oz shotshells in it and it will do fine. Is there a difference significant enough to validate almost double the cost? Some of the Berettas look pretty fake but others dont look bad. Weaponizing sound and light over private land air space. You are using an out of date browser. How did you guys who had no one to teach you get into hunting? 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. I think Franchi are made in the Stoeger factory, Stoeger are made in the Benelli factory, Benelli are made in the Beretta factory, and Beretta are made in the Franchi factory :biggrin: I've owned two Affinity's, 12 and a 20. Anyone have experience with either of these guns? 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. Functionally, they are simple. MSRP: $1,029.00 Franchi Affinity 3 Compact Model: Affinity 3 Compact Caliber: 12 Ga. Capacity: 4+1 Barrel Length: 26" Overall Length: 45.375" Its a great woodcock gun but seems to have issues with grouse. Rather than fix the three inch Vinci pistol grip, Benelli decided to make the change on the 3-1/2 inch Vinci, but ignored the three inch model. Current guns interchange with Trulock's Beretta/Benelli style. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. But after shooting them side by side, the action on the benelli is a little smoother. Its a nice gun don't beat it up. Nor did most folks obsess over ribs and beads, as a raised/ventilated rib was deemed unnecessary for hunting purposes. Ask a buddy which inertia-action semi-auto to buy and chances are they'll recommend a Benelli. Just what Ive been told. Cant go wrong with monte for the money. They're a lot of gun for the money. Franchis products are popular among both recreational shooters and professional shooters. It also only came with 2 chokes, no fiber optic sight and the receiver is just regular steel instead of case hardened. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Jul 2, 2017. The stock design on the three inch (shell length) Vinci has smashed fingers with a safety some find difficult to reach. I bought it in college because 1) I wanted a Benelli auto and 2) it was nice to look at. The Franchi Affinity, an inertia gun, is assembled at the Benelli facility in Urbino, Italy. In 20 gauge, the six pound Weatherby SA-08 and Benelli M2 Comfortech are tough guns, but not at all tough to carry. I am back in the saddle for wanting either the Montefeltro, Franchi Affinity, or the Weatherby Element in 20ga. But if I had to buy another tomorrow, it would most likely be a Franchi. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Took it to Canada duck and Goose hunting. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. By pdave December 22, 2008 in Benelli. Look at the Benelli ethos in the blued version. The montefeltro is slimmer though and not as bulky. With the shim kits that come with both shotguns fit the gun to the user has never been more versatile. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I would be more concerned with the "benelli click" issue (bolt rotating out of battery when bumped). 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. Experience flinch free shots while reducing your recoil by up to 70% when using a Precision-Fit Recoil Pad from LimbSaver. Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. Apr 28, 2019 #3 BriarPatch99 Senior Member Franchi is owned by Beretta (Holdings) .. Franchi is imported by Benelli USA .. One of the harshest-kicking gas actions, the original A400 Xplor Unico was a problem gun. The make and model of the gun, how well it is maintained, and the intended use all play a role in its quality. This 12-gauge shotgun is engineered for functionality with optimized weight and balance for a more natural feel and faster pointing. Follow Us On Social I might be sorry that I gave it to him. Never hear a righty say, "I'm right handed, so I need to be". 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. Benelli Montefeltro vs Franchi Affinity. I really don't think fouling will ever result in a jam, unlike all the slip ring on magazine tube systems. By now, most have heard of (or experienced) the "Benelli click" and the "Benelli thumb." This is evidenced by the various Vinci Limited models that have plummeted in retail price to a thousand dollars or so. The monefeltro is also a great gun,imo it shoots smoother than most other benelli's, don't know why, just seems it to me. First post, not much of a water foul guy but I figured you guys should know about a reliable Semi. Woods and Water Media LLC But I'm a cheap bastard and thus went for the Affinity over the M2 which I was also looking at. 414. 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