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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: va wingbone on May 24, 2016, 12:29:41 AM

Title: Franchi affinity question
Post by: va wingbone on May 24, 2016, 12:29:41 AM
Thinking about getting an affinity 12ga, I've not handled one but own a Stoeger M3500, is the Affinity less bulky that the Stoeger? I find the grip/neck to be a little too thick on the 3500
Title: Franchi affinity question
Post by: Gumby on May 24, 2016, 09:13:56 AM
Yes it is more "streamlined" in its finish....at least seems that way to me. I don't have specific measurements
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: Horrendo Revolver on May 24, 2016, 02:12:36 PM
I own a 12 and a 20 gauge, they are definitely slimmer.
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: va wingbone on May 24, 2016, 07:11:56 PM
That's what I was hoping to hear, I want an all around semi auto that's ultra light, ultra reliable and doesn't break the bank. Like most one here I am a fanatical turkey hunter both spring and fall but also dove hunt and chase rabbits with beagles.
Title: Franchi affinity question
Post by: Gumby on May 24, 2016, 10:29:54 PM
It's a great gun
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: va wingbone on May 24, 2016, 10:32:38 PM
Is the 12 really as light as Franchi's website says?
Title: Franchi affinity question
Post by: Gumby on May 25, 2016, 10:35:58 AM
I would say it's closer to 7lbs than the 6.4 they list
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: FL-Boss on May 25, 2016, 11:13:00 AM
that is a good gun. Also be sure to look at the Weatherby SA-08 - pretty cheap semi as well.
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: va wingbone on May 25, 2016, 08:24:40 PM
Thanks for the replies guys, but ended up buying a super black eagle for a price I couldn't pass up
Title: Re: Franchi affinity question
Post by: SKFOOTER on May 26, 2016, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: va wingbone on May 25, 2016, 08:24:40 PM
Thanks for the replies guys, but ended up buying a super black eagle for a price I couldn't pass up
If you bought the SBE2 you may wish that you had gone on and bought the Affinity.
Title: Franchi affinity question
Post by: reynolds243 on May 26, 2016, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: SKFOOTER on May 26, 2016, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: va wingbone on May 25, 2016, 08:24:40 PM
Thanks for the replies guys, but ended up buying a super black eagle for a price I couldn't pass up
If you bought the SBE2 you may wish that you had gone on and bought the Affinity.


I've owned both and still have the SBE2. Nothing against the affinity as I really liked it but I liked the fit and feel of the sbe2 much better





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