franchi affinity 3 vs benelli m2

Those familiar with the Benelli M2 will find the handling of the Franchi Affinity virtually identical. Benelli M2 vs Franchi Affinity. They are pretty slick though. Get a good gun first, not a cheap gun followed by buyer's remorse and a second purchase. I got the affinity and have zero regrets. The Franchi Affinity action differs from the traditional Benelli recoil (inertia) action in one basic aspect: the mainspring is located under the â¦ The Walnut version is pretty sharp. I intentionally broke off the center bead and threw it away, so the front bead could actually be seen. GIRSAN MC 312. im leaning towards the Franchi Afffinity 3 or 3.5 as of now. Benelli fans just like me can easily adapt to using this beauty. The Franchi looks to have alot of the same qualities as the Benelli M2 except for the price and chamber size. The ballistics don't quite add up but I could be wrong, have been many times before. Benelli M2 24" $1300 black only 2. The two Benellis that I personally enjoy and use the most, an M2 20 gauge and a 3 inch Vinci, have both had trips to customer service and mods from factory condition. I was originally looking to get the Affinity 3.5 but they retail around $950 for the Max5 camo in my area. Okay folks, I am in need of some knowledgeable advice. As both of these manufacturers are members of the Beretta Holding Company, there is sure to be plenty of overlap in components, style, and engineering. Keep in mind that semi auto's limit you on loads that can be shot (meaning shell length vs feed problems/ejection problems). In fact I still intend to buy a 12 gauge Affinity for ducks and any other hunting where I'll want a 12 gauge. Now the affinity is also great but not quite like the M2. Welcome to /r/Shotguns, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I am a little bummed because I was pretty excited for the Franchi Affinity. The authorâs father with the 12-gauge Franchi Affinity on a turkey hunt. I believe you made the right decision. 3 1/2" is really only for long geese and turkey. Ultimately decided it was unnecessary for my needs. The M2 does shoulder a hair better for me though. Benelli M2 vs Franchi Affinity IMPORTANT: Trade Membership - 6 days remaining. Iâve heard a lot of folks getting torn between the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2, and itâs easy to see why. Retay Masai Mara Small town $1100 camo, cerakote, rail, jebs choke 4. Its a REALlllllLlllly nice gun. The Affinity has a great following and I feel I will still add one to the safe eventually. Re: Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? Personally I'd buy a pump or double. As I recall, the M2 and affinity are straightforward, and in lieu of asking someone to post pictures I guess I'll be googling the monte disassembly. People really seem to like the Affinity. I am looking at picking up a new waterfowl autoloader for the upcoming duck season. I own a black plastic stocked Franchi Affinity - approximately 5 years old (pre-Affinity 3). The 10ga patterns a lot better and hits harder than any 12 gauge. i'm just looking for a reliable tough gun that will last. Yes I do. Extremely well-built at an attractive price, the 12 gauge only MC 312 is one of the latest inertia autoloaders. This monthâs test gun is a new Franchi Affinity 3 inertia-action semi-auto, imported and distributed by GMK of Fareham.GMK are an established firm who also bring in Beretta and Benelli to the UK (and are themselves part of â¦ Retay Gordion 24" $874 includes camo, rail 3. I have both the Franchi affinity and the Benelli M2 with the comfort tech stock. Absolutely love this gun! Franchi Affinity vs Benelli M2. I don't want to worry about deciding which piston to use etc. I know the M2 "American" only comes with one choke, in a cardboard box, and also does not have the comfortech stock that it's "Field" counterpart does. I currently have a nice older 870 Wingmaster I am going to retire to backup duty. Not trying to be smart but if you can down geese with a shotgun at much over 60 yards, I will buy some of those shells. I have the affinity in 20 gauge and am glad I bought it rather than the M2 because I shoot it pretty well. Took advantage of the deal Dunn's Sporting Goods is having right now. I like my Franchi Affinity over the Benelli A300 Autos, Pumps are very good, it all depends what your needs are? I'm not a fan of the Weatherby. This Brit dusted a clay target at 130 yards. My buddy has a Franchi Affinity 3 inch and no complaints what so ever other then he said make sure you let bolt shut good. Affinity 3 Elite Turkey models have a hood over the fiber-optic front sight protects it while light ports in the hood ensure the sight's effectiveness in low light. From everything I have read and seen the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2 are pretty much the same gun. BENELLI M2. I'm still new to the sport but plan on staying with it for awhile. I have hunted with a Weatherby SA-08 the last couple of seasons. I'd go with the benelli. I have not been treated that well by a company in a long time. Franchi Affinity: The Excellently Balanced Shotgun. Got my extension from moaprecision. However, I have champagne taste and beer money. Top. You will rarely see a Remington, Franchi, Stoeger, or any other "B" brand gun being used. That is a far piece for me to shoot anything with a shotgun. For the price of a used Benelli the new franchi affinity does everything the m2 does plus a 7 year oem warranty. Nevertheless, the Benelli M2 camo ComforTech 20 gauge 24 inch is a personal favorite. I've seen some great tuned Benelli M2 deals here on BE for ~$1800 or so, but it looks like I can get a a Franchi Affinity 3.0 tuned for ~$1300. Here's what started the for me long range waterfowl test. Edit: Well everyone, I believe I have a 12ga Benelli M2 26" with Bottomland Camo on the way. The M2 is a great gun, but when you factor in the similarities and price, I would go with the Affinity. I picked the walnut version up last summer for $569 delivered from Eurooptic. Franchi affinity compact $799 camo, drilled 5. Any thoughts to them. As you said, you have an itch for a Benelli. Maybe a 20ga? And I must admit the Bottomland camo is pretty sweet. I have been looking at the Affinity and the Benelli M2. I wish. I'd go with the Affinity. I went back and forth deciding if I really needed a 3.5 gun. Why this minor change is called a redesign is anyone's guess, but the several Affinity models I've tested have been solid performers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A well-built inertia shotgun with a good trigger. or Franchi Affinity 20 ga? Benelli M2 Speed Performance Magnum 26" interchoke. You don't want to save a few buck on the Affinity and then wish you bought the Benelli for the rest of your life. Just shoot the 870 and wait until the Retay 20 gauge comes out? $720 to my FFL. I currently have a nice older 870 Wingmaster I am going to retire to backup duty. Most obvious is the cost, of which I couldnât find why? Thanks again. Both are 26â³ barrels and 3â³ 12g chambers. Thinking I will be grabbing a camo pattern gun this go round as it's will be for ducks and turkey. Shop around. Nope. So seeing that the Affinity is recommended because it has so many of the same features as the M2 at a much better price point, is the Affinity still the recommended shotgun? Do I need it? The Affinity should be substantially cheaper. How soon will you be buying one? Lol. Benelli M2. Franchi Affinity Vs. Benelli M2. I wouldn't buy either for ducks. The grip-tight stock on the M2 is much better for duck hunting. Board index » I Love MY.... » Franchi Shotguns, Registered users: Basstar, Bing [Bot], birdhunter39, Buck300, Byron Whitlock, casonet, castnblast2, Chris Ferres, dolphin717, DonSmith, Drew Hause, Eibar, EricB, golddigger53, Golden Clays, Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Google Feedfetcher, homey, hopper810, Idoktr, Jim18611865, Jta5er, jusanothajoe, krimmie, ks_waterfowler, Lacyb, Leg, loneranger, Lowbar83, Majestic-12 [Bot], Saltydog055, SHughes, Slimchance, snooky, Station9, TomTom69, WAGinVA, ysr_racer. Franchi's Affinity is a reboot of the Franchi line of inertia semiautos that bear an eerie resemblance to Benelli inertia semiautos. Lots of great reviews on it in the Remington section. Rhino Chokes. By johnnytheboy, April 16, 2016 in Guns & Equipment. I had the opportunity to shoot the Franchi Affinity once in the field and it really was a very satisfying experience. It is hard to call a $1400 or so plastic-stocked camo shotgun a bargain. I shot the Affinity 12 gauge with a variety of loads from B&P one ounce loads up to Federal 1-1/2 oz. Actually made in the same factory. Post Cancel. Most upland hunting is with 2 3/4", and 3" is plenty for most waterfowl and turkey. Already thinking about getting one in 12, and eventually get the other in a 20ga. I have an Affinity 20 gauge for upland birds and a Benelli M2 21" for 3-gun matches. I'm an American and a horrible shot LOL. I had a small issue with the affinity sticking on the recoil but it was a spring issue and their customer service was amazing. ... Franchi Affinity 3,5 Elite Cobalt 12/89 itselataava haulikko 28" piipulla, 7 vuoden takuu. My Franchi took about a 1000 rounds before it was broke in enough to cycle light loads. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Whether you like Hunting ,Skeet ,Clay Pigeon, Home Defense Re: Benelli M2 20ga? All Parts/Accessories; Pistol Parts/Accessories; Shotgun Parts/accessories . Franchi Affinity vs Benelli M2 for 3-Gun - Detailed Parts Comparison - Duration: 27:24. With a 3 inch turkey round the Franchi Affinity certainly has a bark to it and my wife still prefers the old Remington Lt 20-Gauge 1100 as the recoil is far less even with 2 ¾ round comparison. Side by side the Benelli action is much smoother and the gun is much more comfortable to shoot. Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:37 am . Is the Beneilli name worth $500 that is something you need to decide. 1. Is Benelli that much more worth the price than the Franchi? Would love to get one for myself....er I mean for my wife. Pretty much same gun made by the same company in the same factory. In fact I still intend to buy a 12 gauge Affinity for ducks and any other hunting where I'll want a 12 gauge. In my opinion, while the Affinity is a good gun, the Benelli M2 is a better gun. Okay folks, I am in need of some knowledgeable advice. The stock is the main difference. I own the Affinity 3.5 and use it as my waterfowl gun. FRANCHI AFFINITY 3 SEMI AUTO - FULL FIELD TEST. I feel that is a pretty solid deal. The Benelli does have a great feel to it. I think the major differences would be the affinity being a little more heavy, and maybe the benelli having the recoil reducing stock, depending on the specific model. I'm looking to purchase a new semi auto for duck hunting. Blind laws are treason. Thank you for the insight. If you are serious the new or old Remington SP 10 will top your list quickly. The comfort tech stock really doesn’t do much anyway unless you’re shooting 3.5’s. Never fired an M2 but shouldered one in 20 gauge and loved it. The only cause for lament is the goofy notched recoil pad that makes aftermarket additions problematic. I haven't had any problems with the Weatherby cycling but the fit of the gun is terrible. I am looking at picking up a new waterfowl autoloader for the upcoming duck season. This is not the first Franchi we have reviewed either, check out Franchi Instinct L â A Shotgun Review. From the left: Franchi Affinity 20 gauge, Benelli M2 20 gauge, Franchi Affinity 12 gauge, and the Benelli Vinci. It wasn't simply perfect by any means. Top. And the Walnut is sharp. VR80; King Competition; Muller Chokes; Factory Take Off Parts; Gunsmithing services . Quick question for slomo: What size shot do you use for 85 yard shots? That 10ga packs a wallop on ducks and geese. Just my .02 though. My affinity 3.5 was 880 out the door and has oversized everything, a mild loading port beveling and opening, chrome lined barrel and super reliable even using low dram 2 3/4 extra lite loads. Or anything that involves a Shotgun I'd go with the Affinity. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Or does the recommendation shift towards the M2 when price is taken out of the equation? Once he got about 300 rounds through it, it was flawless. Do I want a 3.5? Benelli M2; Franchi Affinity; Beretta 1301; Parts/Accessories . As for 3.5" vs 3" chambering. Post subject: Benelli montefeltro vs Franchi affinity. I have a Franchi Affinity just not the "3" I'm a Benelli fan but just can't justify the price difference. I have been researching both the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2 recently and am still unable to pick a winner. I don't know where in North Texas you are but you are welcome to shoot my Affinity if you want to. I am researching the Franchi Affinity 3 or 3.5 vs the CZ1012 which is only 3 inch. I love it and it's VERY light but I can only compare it to my friends SBE 2, not the M2. I don't regret my decision at all. What is the difference between the franchi affinity 3.5 and the franchi intensity 03-04-2018, 11:44 PM Thinking about getting a new 3.5inch shotgun It is priced right and functions beautifully. For the same price, go with benelli. That is not unexpected, as Benelli is Franchiâ¦ Comment. Post by fountain » May 11th, 2017, 8:40 pm I do know this is not what you are asking about, but the little Mossberg sa20 turkey thug is a very nice little gun. I have an Affinity 20 gauge for upland birds and a Benelli M2 21" for 3-gun matches. My daughters M2, my I12, and I've seen the Affinity struggle with light loads until you get several hundred rounds through them. Franchi Affinity / Affinity 3 ($800 in camo) Made at the Benelli facility in Urbino, the newest Franchi Affinity 3 has a larger charging handle and a bigger bolt release than the original Affinity. FRANCHI AFFINITY. I have shouldered both, and both of them fit me pretty well. The action is a lot smoother than my friend's franchi. I hear great things about the M2 in 20 guage. That is a pretty tempting price. I was pretty set on picking up a new Franchi Affinity 3 on the way home from work tonight until I found a new Benelli M2 "American" for the same price. There's no better tool for waterfowl than the big 10 gauge. It honestly seems like a toss up. Both shoulder really well. The stock on the Affinity feels like cheap plastic to me. Looking for advice...but first, some background. Olivia, age 14 has finally slowed down on the growing spurts and accepted that the .338 lupa isnât a real option. Next I would choose the new Remington Versamax. The SA-08 slaps my face and kicks like a rabid mule. You take a pounding and they are more expensive to shoot. For many people, a three inch chambered, seven pound autoloader is all the shotgun they will ever need (or want). I was sold and had pretty much made up my mind I was getting the Affinity until I started over thinking it. Dog Tired hunter Posts: 1055 Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:37 pm Location: Eastern NC. I know the new shells 3 inch are more then enough. I wouldn't let the included chokes influence your decision though because if you get into waterfowl hunting seriously, you'll likely end up buying a specialized choke at a later point, which you'll do with either gun. Today I shot the new SBEIII at the trap range, and it even struggled. Price taken out of the equation, take both! Thanks. The Franchi Affinity is a lot like the Benelli M2 when it comes to the control layout. I've got to agree with Randy and Cheapo. I'm still new to the sport but plan on staying with it for awhile. by micneador » Sat Jan 31, 2015 2:02 am I haven't been able to shoot the Franchi, but my m2 was the go to for several years. Looking for feedback, opinions, and thoughts on the difference between a Franchi Affinity 12g auto 3â³ and a Benelli M2. In fact if I was to get a 20 id prob go with a m2 - 20 gauge. 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