I would go with the Montefeltro Silver. Inertia Driven Operating System Target through Magnum Shell Operating Range Vent Rib Barrel Chrome Lined Barrel Screw- In Choke Barrel IC, Mod and Full Choke Tubes and Wrench Red Fiber Optic Front Sight 4+1 rds. I purchased a franchi affinity last year and I love it. (Nor do many shooters like the "double shuffle" recoil of the A-5, which actually increases the felt recoil. I love benellis, franchis, and all that they make though. The kick-off stock is great if you're shooting a lot in one day. I have a SBE 3 and M2. Randy is that a picture of the dreaded Benelli thumb? I have an affinity and a montefeltro. Franchi Affinity: First shipments of these interchange with Trulock's Crio Plus style. Designed for a more natural feel, the Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun delivers consistent performance with enhanced maneuverability for a more successful day in the field or at the trap range. -Editor.). I would keep an eye on cabelas gun library online. That would be really slimey to have two layers of wood quality ha. Truly deserves a look and at about $750 it is half the price of many. Have you thought of going to a 20 ga? Benelli was founded in 1967 by Bruno Civolani. With its high price tag and potential reliability issues, it may not be the best choice for everyone. Aug 29, 2012 #6 G 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. My favorite is an AyA matador SxS in 28ga. The company is headquartered in Urbino, Italy. If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better choices out there. An Ithaca 37 would be my choice with a wood stock. He was looking at benelli's but discovered their wood stocks to just have a sheet laid over lesser wood (any truth to this?) WW, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The Franchi is a smidge lighter and runs cleaner but the recoil impulse is a lil' sharper. 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 . 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. 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. Benelli calls it weathecoat. I dont think its two layers of wood.. as far as I know its walnut with a sheet laid over top that just looks like nice wood. 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. Nevertheless, the Vinci rates as a good gun, if you don't mind its peculiarities and somewhat alarming aesthetics. With good triggers and overall excellent assembly, it is both a very solid autoloader that is fairly priced. The Benelli Vinci is, at least according to Benelli, the first shotgun made entirely by automation with no human intervention. My first year owning one I got it at Christmas. 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). Ya'll can have it lol. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Aluminum alloy receivers can be made faster and cheaper. The only guns that have the bolt that stays in battery is the SBE 3 and the Ethos models. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Lucky Draw CA Pig Hunt - Shotgun Options Help, Handgun virgin seeks advice & recommendations. Anyone know what the difference is between the franchi affinity and the Benelli montefltro? When it comes to shotguns, Benelli and Franchi are two of the most well-known brands. I've been told that I'm "all thumbs" so it is difficult to know exactly what to measure. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I've narrowed down my choice to either of these two: There are some pros and cons of each. I've decided I want an inertia gun this time. After researching and reading numerous incredibly positive reviews by gun "experts", I purchased a Grey Hunter. Should be plenty of posts on it use the search feature. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. But, I agree- total b.s. 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. The nephew just bought the Intensity. The modern inertia action was invented by Bruno Civolani and is synonymous with the Benelli brand in many circles. Ultra-reliable Inertia Driven system Chokes: Crio IC, Crio M, Crio F Type of Sights: Red-Bar Front Length of Pull: 14-3/8. I think you are right. Is that anything I have to worry about with an inertia gun? It feels so good in my hands. You are using an out of date browser. inertia 20ga autos aren't made to shoot the super cheap 7/8oz walmart fodder. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. We will discuss their history, their products, and their customer service departments. I have no experience with the other two you're considering, but have had my share of shotguns throughout the years. A pump action or semi-automatic shotgun would be a better choice. Love my Beretta A400, Very similar to the Benelli you're looking at. However, Franchi still operates as an independent brand under the Benelli umbrella. It shoulder well and Ive patterned waterfowl loads and XRs out of it and it shoots great! Nor did most folks obsess over ribs and beads, as a raised/ventilated rib was deemed unnecessary for hunting purposes. This inertia-operated shotgun also. I suspect that the 'T' in P.T. Description. Almost negligent if I'm being honest, but it keeps going and going. Good luck. It fits good, goes bang, is reasonably priced. :lol: Just surfing the web for info about the Affinity before I give it to my grandson. I have recoil sensitivity issues..pretty serious actually. To me it would all come down to how it fits. . Have shot a number of different one's but none was in the same class as that old Browning! 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 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. 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 laughed out loud, for 11/16 ounce of shot is a .410 bore load or a substandard 28 gauge load. With the recoil spring being under the forearm of the Franchi, it's a little wider but still very slim feeling. Similar to NDGuy's purchase, I saw a baisic berretta over under for around $800, would have been a great buy. 414. 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. I have a Beretta Tekneys 391 that I have used and abused for years and its held up remarkable well with the Xtragrain. The franchi is nice, but it is not a benelli. Affinity 3.5 Turkey Elite . 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. Reviving this thread. How did you guys who had no one to teach you get into hunting? Also if you look at the montefeltro notice the vent rib is lower on that gun than the others mentioned,it might not fit as well as say a m2 benelli. A short-stock version of the original, the Franchi Affinity 3 Compact Semi-Auto Shotgun offers optimal fit customization for a variety of shooters, including youth. I have the Franchi with(I believe) the bottom land camo. It is basically a Benelli M2 except cheaper. Im sure its not me As for the options in the OP, I've run the Affinity 20 ga. for 2 seasons, love it. For those who get worn out with the funny colored receivers, Cole Gunsmithing can anodize your A400 receiver into a strikingly good looking gun. Franchi Affinity 3 Upland What Gauge to get? I will try to run down the basic autoloading action types, the better offerings in those action types and why you might wish to consider one over the other. 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. depends on gauge - I will assume 12 for now,,,,,. JavaScript is disabled. Supporter+. How did you guys who had no one to teach you get into hunting? A little over 600 shells through the affinity and I love it so far. F. fadetoblack188 New member. Never hear a righty say, "I'm right handed, so I need to be". Franchi affinity vs sa-08 vs Stoeger 3020 which one? If I had to pick one I'd take the franchi all day. It's like a two shot auto, it'll fire off two rounds as fast as any semi auto. Ask a buddy which inertia-action semi-auto to buy and chances are they'll recommend a Benelli. No idea concerning the montefeltro. There are more advanced gas autoloaders out there, at least the way some choose to look at it. It is a 6-3/4 pound, walnut stocked gas gun with the best customer service in the industry. Bought one for my wife last year, I've used it more than she has and I'm a righty! The Browning Maxus isgas-driven- I'm looking to get an inertia gun. Affinity 3 Elite Upland. I would be more concerned with the "benelli click" issue (bolt rotating out of battery when bumped). FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. You'll love the affinity. A forum community dedicated to duck hunters and hunting enthusiasts. Our Sitemap. Well that is a bit concerning, is there any for sure evidence of that? I personally would go with the franchi, both guns will get the job done. Browning later licensed the design to Savage, who produced it from 1930-1949 as their Model 720. Benelli has recoil spring in the stock, not under the forearm. Last year I handled multiple versions of the benelli and beretta 20 gauge autos and I went with the Montefeltro. After researching and reading numerous incredibly positive reviews by gun "experts", I purchased a Grey Hunter. Salesman was saying benelli has a chrome lined chamber vs non on the franchi. It even says benelli on the receiver. Post by WV Ridge Reaper January 11th, 2017, 3:59 am. Both companies make high-quality shotguns that are popular among shooters all over the world. The most popular autoloading shotgun in history, the Remington Model 1100, was introduced in 1963 and is still in production. Minuteman. I shot 3.5 inch in my Benelli for one season. As far as I'm concerned, the Fabarm L4S is the best finished, best overall autoloader on the market. For the money, they are nice, reliable guns. 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. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. One of the harshest-kicking gas actions, the original A400 Xplor Unico was a problem gun. They are good guns. Just what Ive been told. Newsletter Sign-Up. 912.375-5456 info@jebschokes.com jebschokes.com 463 Burketts Ferry Road Unlock the Benefits of Knowing Your Winchester Serial Number, Complete Buyers Guide to the Sig Sauer P228. But if I had to buy another tomorrow, it would most likely be a Franchi. It's easy! A big part of my decision was how it looked and pointed for me. With the shim kits that come with both shotguns fit the gun to the user has never been more versatile. All rights reserved. . One such disadvantage is its price tag; Benelli shotguns are generally more expensive than other brands on the market. This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar, 2022 Yestactical.com We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. pick you up some Winchester aa,Remington heavy dove, or Rio shells, ALL in 1oz, and your cycling issues will be but a memory. If it fits, that's the gun for you. If the factory pad is good enough for you, the Affinity is a good autoloader. The quest for the good autoloading shotgun used to be easier, back in the the day. Man, when you sky blasting you need all the help you can get. 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. 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. I can't say anything bad about my versamax. Ultimately, it depends on the individual gun and situation. You are using an out of date browser. The standard Benelli Montefeltro and M2 models are classic fare and they rate as good guns. Follow Us On Social Take a look at the LH Benelli M2, they come in 20ga. Affinity 3.5. He called his brother and I found out it was a brands new in box Benelli m2 left hand. by pacecars April 10th, 2021, 8:18 pm, Post Benelli Ethos or Montefeltro by Hotchkiss Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:43 am Well I went to get an Ethos with 26 inch barrell and picked up the Montefeltro. Look at the Benelli ethos in the blued version. However, they are low-maintenance guns with a 10 year warranty that define the old Bruno Civolani action. After a blazing introduction, Vinci sales have apparently fallen a bit flat. I am partial to my A400, I'm not sure if you can hit the $1500 price point. The Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun is a semi-auto shotgun that combines classic Italian craftsmanship with modern shooting technology for powerful performance. Benelli has a long history of making high-quality shotguns. This recoil pad is designed with anti-muzzle jump technology, a non-slip NAVCOM material, and is very easy to installed with no fitting required. The Franchi even says benelli on it. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Is the Benelli worth the extra money? Leave this field blank. Otherwise, it has cycled everything from pigeon loads down to subsonic 15/16 ounce Winchester Feathers." There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not a Franchi shotgun is good. First post, not much of a water foul guy but I figured you guys should know about a reliable Semi. 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. Anything internal drastically different? Most are easy to clean, though, and it often takes longer to describe it than to actually do it. Raised rib on Franchi, low rib on Benelli, nicer wood/bluing on Benelli vs matte finish on Franchi . They are also popular among competitive shooters and hunters. Light, high build-quality, innovative design (easy breakdown and cleaning) and, yes, beautiful wood. The new A5 "kinematic action" in 12 gauge remains a hard gun to love. How often to clean a shotgun means, to some people, when it stops working and not before. It happens when the bolt comes partially out of battery. I believe the Benelli M2 was the sweetest of them all BUT my wife would divorce me ( I have one in a 12 ga). I have an Affinity, and I am seeing rust appearing on parts of the barrel. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . JavaScript is disabled. Look up the Benelli click I beleive the Franchi is effected by it but SBE 3 is not. An oversized bolt release and enlarged loading port make this shotgun easier to load and operate even with gloves. I always thought the SX3 was on the lighter side for a 12ga. shoot some 1oz shotshells in it and it will do fine. The Franchi looks to have alot of the same qualities as the Benelli M2 except for the price and chamber size. They are excellent gas guns using the "two piston" idea that works quite well. I also shoot a Benelli SBE II for ducks and love it. mazzgolf Apr 28, 2019 #3 BriarPatch99 Senior Member Franchi is owned by Beretta (Holdings) .. Franchi is imported by Benelli USA .. All rights reserved. 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. The A400, in 12 gauge, rates as a good gun today; the smaller gauges not so much. Other than that it is the same as the regular L that goes for $1100-1200 so I thought that was a heck of a deal. Aug 11, 2021 #1 ; They seem pretty similar. Not being a contrarian, but looking at these two guns, theyre identical. POLL: when was the last time you went to a drive-in movie? It was the stock version that came in a cardboard box instead of a case. Franchi is an Italian company that has been making high-quality shotguns for over a hundred years. I looked at the Montefeltro and Ultralight and both look and feel awesome. Which is why I ask if anyone has used both and can compare. The older I get.the more I value common sense. JavaScript is disabled. It also only came with 2 chokes, no fiber optic sight and the receiver is just regular steel instead of case hardened. 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. I am looking at possibly purchasing a new shotgun for upland. Affinity 3 Waterfowl Elite . Ultimately, it all comes down to what you want and need from your shotgun. Light weight, well balanced and fits me well. FRANCHI AFFINITY A well-done inertia gun assembled at the Benelli facility, it makes the Stoeger models look sad by comparison. Is there a difference significant enough to validate almost double the cost? 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. Their guns are used by professionals all over the world, and they offer a wide variety of models to choose from. Back to top Reply Replies (1) 34venture LSU Fan You can also talk to other gun owners to get their opinion on the matter. I assume higher resale value with the benellli but that likely won't come up, $250 difference up front (locally $999 for Benelli, $750 for Franchi). Retay vs Benelli vs Franchi 20 or 12 gau To me, the affinity and M2 are nearly the same guns and feel the same. It even says benelli on the receiver. 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. March 23, 2021 in Guns and Ammo. Benelli keeps trying to reduce the felt recoil, with mixed results. It is a great gun that also looks great. By Newsletter Sign-Up. At last, a blue-collar price tag on an executive's shotgun. The Franchi makes more sense, dollar for dollar -- but it doesn't have the characteristic Benelli styling, with a lot of little detailed styling cues. Hold out for decent wood though. I hope to take it after Chukars this year.. 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. In my case, it always happened when I was moving fast up to my dogs on point or brush catching the bolt handle. Jul 6, 2009 143 57 37 South Dakota. Well I had an interesting 2 days. ETA COMING SOON This is the least expensive semi-auto shotgun produced by Benelli. I'm curious if anyone has shot/usedboth - what are your thoughts? You are using an out of date browser. You are using an out of date browser. Pretty safe bet with either one. If youre considering buying a Franchi shotgun, doing some research to find out which model best suits your needs is a good idea. Being a lefty I'm not left with much options for a semi but everything keeps pointing back the the affinity. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Follow Us On Social I actually dont mind it. By the end of this article, you should have a good idea of which brand is right for you. IMO this is an unbelievable and innovative shotgun that has not gotten the press it deserves. (The A5's recoiling barrel made fitting a full length rib impossible. Thanks. Franchi has a rich history of making high-quality firearms. Few bothered with recoil pad selection, for most of the 2-3/4 inch A-5's had no recoil pad. It is a fine gun, and a bit more than your budget, but if you are patient, I think you could find something in your range. The company is headquartered in Urbino, Italy. In 2000, Benelli purchased Franchi from the Beretta Holding Company. In fact, they are one of the most well-known shotgun manufacturers in the world. The company is headquartered in Brescia, Italy. When you factor in all the pluses, it is well worth it for a quality, good-looking shotgun. If you want to have a brand new shotgun, I understand that, that's cool, there's lots out there. 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. Montefeltro or Franchi Affinity Shotgun? Are Franchi's made in the Benelli factory or are Benelli's made in the Franchi factory? By pdave December 22, 2008 in Benelli. The floating part of the bolt compresses a spring and that's how the gun works. I don't think you can go wrong for the money. The Benelli brand has several solid inertia guns that are very well known. I have a Montefeltro. A member of this forum had a similar experience and I quote: It is a difficult question to answer, Ev. 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. Anyone have experience with either of these guns? I have the A300 in 20 gauge and the sporting version of the franchi in 12. JavaScript is disabled. Gas actions handle the widest variety of loads and, for a given weight of gun, have the softest recoil. "All men die, not all men really live". I busted some clays today with the bro-law and nephew. 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). The classic Auto-Five would be very costly to produce today and we do not like making adjustments to autoloaders based on load intensity. They seem pretty similar. Pull the trigger, pump, repeat. I have both, not enough difference to justify the cost of the Benelli IMO. Benelli Montefeltro vs Franchi Affinity 3 . Duck Dynasty uses Benneli. I bought it in college because 1) I wanted a Benelli auto and 2) it was nice to look at. The A-5 was the only gun that Browning Arms Company (founded after the death of John M. Browning) sold for a time. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These are the only Turkish made autoloaders I can recommend. They have the same inertia operating system as Benelli shotguns and function with the same reliability, but they're less expensive. Weaponizing sound and light over private land air space. I've shot Beretta and Benelli since 1998 with . Which ever gun feels the best. I am impressed with their Comfortech stock system, but less so with their Progressive Comfort attempt found on the Ethos. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Affinity 3 Turkey Elite . The Benellis seem to have a bit better finish and machining, but nothing that should affect the function of the gun. By now, most have heard of (or experienced) the "Benelli click" and the "Benelli thumb." On by stoeger i purchased a heavier spring for inside the bolt and have not had the issue since, I need to find out if the Franchi also has this "Easy Locking System" that the SBE3 has -https://www.benelli.it/en/arma/super-black-eagle-3-wood. It uses an ultrareliable Inertia Driven operating . No issues with 3" and a few of 3.5" I shot. Shotshell, Reloading, Ballistics, & Chokes. The montefeltro has a flat rib, the Franchi has a raised rib more like the SBE2. Sometimes, we like to make things more complicated than we need to. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Mossberg 500 vs 590: Which Shotgun Is Right for You? Those who have one or both how do you like them? Screw 3.5" for bird hunting. Designed for a more natural feel, the Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun delivers consistent performance with enhanced maneuverability for a more successful day in the field or at the trap range. Thanks for sharing your experiences. . 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