Thanks for indulging a long post. Sweet guns, but Franchi has a new Affinity out with a pistol grip. I have had ZERO function problems out of it. Really love them, “Ego is the anesthesia to dull the pain of stupidity”, I have a Franchi Affinity just not the "3". ↳   Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest Archives, ↳   2016 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2015 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2014 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2013 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, ↳   2012 Gobbler Nation Turkey Hunting Contest, By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as stated in the GobblerNation.com Rules & Terms. Ynt: Franchi Affinity ve Benelli M2 Parçalarını Detaylı Karşılaştırma « Yanıtla #31 : 08 Eylül 2016, 15:48:13 » Arkadaşlar kusura bakmayın ama bence benelli m2 ile franchi affinity nin birbiriyle hiç alakası yoktur. Franchi's Affinity is a reboot of the Franchi line of inertia semiautos that bear an eerie resemblance to Benelli inertia semiautos. Yet some folks like to roll with a GMC Denali. With good triggers and overall excellent assembly, it is both a very solid autoloader that is fairly priced. I have the intensity model in 12 ga and my youngest has Affinity in 20ga. by hoobilly » May 22nd, 2018, 4:12 pm, Post Actually made in the same factory. I have been researching both the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2 recently and am still unable to pick a winner. Retay vs Benelli vs Franchi 20 or 12 gau To me, the affinity and M2 are nearly the same guns and feel the same. by Hunt4spurs87 » May 22nd, 2018, 3:16 pm, Post I like to think I am biased towards Benelli but I keep reading that the SBE III has POI issues yet I know two or three people that own them and say that theirs shoot 60/40. Love them. Is there something I'm not considering that fits my parameters? As far as left and right I’ve never had an issue. I'm highly considering selling my Beretta A400 12 gauge and buying a Affinity 20 gauge. 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 3.5 Elite vs Benelli M2 Field. Sold Benelli SBE / Franchi Affinity 3.5 / Stoeger M3500 Thread starter BeWitty Start date Nov 21, 2020 Status Not open for further replies. Of the 2 I prefer the Franchi. Benelli has 10 yr warranty. Hopefully it will last him a long time. I like my Franchi Affinity over the Benelli A300 Autos, Pumps are very good, it all depends what your needs are? 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. by jryser » May 22nd, 2018, 9:55 pm, Post Rating - 0%. No clue about the Retay. Franchi Affinity 3 Half the price of its Benelli brethren, the Affinity runs on the same slick inertia system devised in 1903 by Christer Sjörgen. The Franchi is a very good gun and if the Benelli’s price is an issue, the Franchi fits the bill. im leaning towards the Franchi Afffinity 3 or 3.5 as of now. by hoobilly » May 23rd, 2018, 8:16 am, Post It's Benelli's idea of what a Stoeger M3000 should be, and is more compatible in terms of parts you'd want to replace for 3-gun with M2 parts so the built-in aftermarket is bigger. The author’s father with the 12-gauge Franchi Affinity … Why this minor change is called a redesign is anyone's guess, but the several Affinity models I've tested have been solid performers. He said when it quits killing ducks he’ll buy another. ..Longing for those glory days like the one when he cried run Lindsay Run... Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready. Keep in mind that semi auto's limit you on loads that can be shot (meaning shell length vs feed problems/ejection problems). This semi-auto from Franchi took a licking and kept on ticking! Aggravating. The internals between the two are similar if not the same but they both may not feel the same. Those 20-gauges with bismuth sure are deadly. Any thoughts to them. I have several buddies who have/had them and they have all dumped them and moved on to Franchi. Good afternoon everyone I’m in the the Market for a new shotgun, I’ve done as much research as I feel I can without going crazy. The Super Black Eagle would be the Benelli. My kids are already discussing who gets it when I die in about 50 more years. FRANCHI AFFINITY VS SBE 3. Another great feature, one exclusive to the Affinity 3.5, is an included 3.35-ounce weight that, when threaded into the interior of the buttstock, allows you to customize the shotgun’s balance point. I have already had to contact Franchi concerning issues with my affinity. The money I've spent on winchester AA heavy target I could have put towards a M2. by Jstocks » May 23rd, 2018, 11:27 am, Post Apr 26, 2019 #2. Joined Sep 1, 2014 Messages 182 Location Covington, WA. I would say just try handling them and see what feels better. It has been from coast to coast, down to about 12 degrees snowing, saltwater, mud, ridden around in the bottom of the boat with no case, etc. The 2 piece recoil pads found on the Franchi's are wonderful. Affinity is Half the money but is SBE worth it? For Benelli SBE/Franchi Affinity Shotguns Weaver Rail Scope Base Compatible with Weaver style rings and Red Dots 8.8" Length Aluminum Matte Black Fits: Benelli Super Black Eagle and Franchi Affinity Shotguns. All operating parts are in the forearm of the Franchi vs. the recoil spring being in the buttstock of the Benelli where if you hunt in the rain or the gun takes a dunk you need to remove the buttpad and stock to dry everything out. Now I know the more expensive Benellis will do the same thing, but I am speaking from experience with the Affinity. So the Affinity would be the Franchi. im leaning towards the Franchi Afffinity 3 or 3.5 as of now. I couldn't tell you the last time I even pulled a Beretta out of the safe. How soon will you be buying one? 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. Franchi, Benelli, Beretta, Uberti, etc., all under the Beretta Corporate logo. by Jstocks » May 22nd, 2018, 9:41 pm, Post Personally I'd buy a pump or double. I also have a Franchi Affinity 3.5 and it is awesome. FRANCHI AFFINITY 3.5 By Laura Kovarik. 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Benelli Super Black Eagle II / M2, Franchi Affinity 3.5, Picatinny Rail 0 MOA (.336" Screws) SKU:40601 From $29.99 Remington 4, 6, 7400, 750, 7600, 7615, Benelli Auto/Super Black Eagle/Vinchi, M2, Weaver 93, Stoeger M3000/M3500 Picatinny Rail 0 MOA SKU:40600 From I've owned a bunch of different shotguns over the years, made by several different makers, and the SBE 2 is my all-time favorite. by Waddle Whacker » May 23rd, 2018, 9:52 am, Post Sold Benelli SBE / Franchi Affinity 3.5 / Stoeger M3500. at the top of the pile when it comes to quality autoloading shotguns. Franchi Affinity The Franchi Affinity, an inertia gun, is assembled at the Benelli facility in Urbino, Italy. It's been extremely reliable as long as I've owned it. Shop Sure Cycle Berretta, Benelli, & Franchi Shotgun Magazine Extension Tube | Up to $7.00 Off 5 Star Rating on 1 Review for Sure Cycle Berretta, Benelli, & Franchi Shotgun Magazine Extension Tube + Free Shipping over $49. Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. A terrific performing scatter gun. A well-done inertia gun assembled at the Benelli facility, it makes the Stoeger models look sad by comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I did keep a Benelli Vinci as a waterfowl option which I have yet to actually take duck or goose hunting. So, I found a used benelli SBE I (not II) with a wood stock for $650. Benelli M2 vs Franchi Affinity. This is a breakdown of every 3-gun relevant part in the Franchi Affinity compared to the more popular (and more expensive) Benelli M2. The Affinity 3 semi-automatic shotgun is the ideal coming together of Italian craftsmanship and American passion. FRANCHI AFFINITY. I'm highly considering selling my Beretta A400 12 gauge and buying a Affinity 20 gauge. 7-yrs to be exact, think that's the best in the industry. Sure Cycle Magazine Extension Tube for Franchi Shotguns. If that is the case, you would need to have your receiver drilled and … One of my SBE2’s, in bottomland, might be for sale. Great guns at a reasonable cost. Both guns look extremely similar and owning an older Franchi 612vs I know the Franchi is one hell of a gun. EGW Benelli Super Black Eagle Franchi Affinity 3.5, Picatinny Rail Scope Mount (Longer Screws) (40601). I don't have either but I do have an Affinity and an M1 Benelli. A discussion about Turkey guns, rifles, black powder, handguns, chokes, cleaning, and accessories. SBE 2 vs Franchi Intensity by Jwrong83 » Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:24 am Title says it all. Any thoughts to them. I do love the ergonomics of a gun that feels smaller. +1 SBE 3 Bought the Benelli in late November and birds die when I shoulder it. I have tested several and they are good, solid, reliable … Re: Help me decide! I am researching the Franchi Affinity 3 or 3.5 vs the CZ1012 which is only 3 inch. Are there anymore SBE III owners out there that can chime I wouldn't mind doing more goose hunting but it's not my main hunting. If you put off doing things you want to do in life, all that happens is you get older! Benelli M2 vs Franchi Affinity IMPORTANT: Trade Membership - 6 days remaining. Gave me en excuse to get another one when the right one came along. Fucile semiautomatico Marca: Benelli Modello: Super Black Eagle 3 Calibro: 12/89 mm Lunghezza canna: 710 mm Colore: Camo Max 5 Strozzatura INN Calciatura: nylon Peso: 3.300 Calcio confortec, astina in tecnopolimero, nasello e calciolo in gel tech. A buddy and I both bought one and they are only reliable if you are shooting magnum or heavy loads. That is not unexpected, as Benelli is Franchi's parent company. I am researching the Franchi Affinity 3 or 3.5 vs the CZ1012 which is only 3 inch. Which isn't a problem for me. Franchi Affinity Vs. Benelli M2 Benelli M2 I’ve heard a lot of folks getting torn between the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2, and it’s easy to see why. I know the new shells 3 inch are more then enough. The trim forend helps keep your eye close to the bore axis, meaning quicker and more intuitive pointing. by 10gaugemag » May 23rd, 2018, 7:39 am, Post If they are within $100 of each other, go get the SBE. The Benelli is just a little more refined and finished. To me, its like buying a used car thats $500 less than a new one. 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. For Benelli inertia guns, the action was essentially ignored until the Benelli Ethos and the Benelli SBE III, which added a little spring-loaded ball detent to address the “Benelli Click.” The Ethos retails starting at $1999, the SBE3 (with its tragic POI problems) retails at $1899 and up. It has probably had somewhere around the neighborhood of 20 cases of shells through it. The rail is all bent up and about 1/2 of the camo is gone, but it functions flawlessly. Thread starter BeWitty; Start date Nov 21, 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Looking for any input, I have owned several SBE’s over the years. I didn't think it was all that comfortable either once I got to hold it with the trigger lock off. The argument about which gun to buy is very similar to which vehicle to buy. Both good guns. I've had no problems in the years since I've kept it relatively clean. WHAT PRICE GLORY? Franchi has me sold. Does a GMC do the job that much better than a Chevrolet? I like my Franchi Affinity over the Benelli A300 Autos, Pumps are very good, it all depends what your needs are? and has always went boom and ejected the shells. Comment. From everything I have read and seen the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2 are pretty much the same gun. UPLOAD SCHEDULE MONDAY 5PM- WEDNESDAY 5PM- FRIDAY 5:30PM! I upland mostly. No, i want to know does the benelli offer any advantages over the franchi? Arrow3 Senior Member. The couple jams I've had came from an inexcusably dirty gun shooting light loads. Share ... Brought a new Franchi Affinity at the start of last season to shoot ducks with as my OU is not steel proofed, Took it clay shooting several time to run a couple of … Well I must have got a bad Affinity I bought one 3 years ago and it was nothing but trouble from the start. It just depends on how much $$$ you want to spend. S B E is good but the Affinity shoots great. The Benelli Montefeltro vs. Those 20 ga affinities have quite the break in period. These tubes are available in … Why? I guess the Franchi just really took me by surprise at just how good it really is—and for a non-sale MSRP of about $700 less between the two aforementioned models in similar finishes. I love benellis, franchis, and all that they make though. And if so are they worth it? Check out my video on the subject: Been hunting with them for 3 years in the Delta and not a single issue. Franchi has a better warranty. by 10gaugemag » May 23rd, 2018, 7:43 am, Post EGW Benelli Super Black Eagle Franchi Affinity 3.5, Picatinny Rail Scope Mount (Longer Screws) (40601). Post 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. I have been researching both the Franchi Affinity and the Benelli M2 recently and am still unable to pick a winner. Do not overlook the Franchi Affinity line however, great gun very good value. Always figured you get what you pay for...seems to hold true with guns. All of that to say I'm buying a 20ga eventually and hear too much good stuff about the Franchi to pony up for a Benelli again. I will vouch for the affinity though. My buddy is ok with it, since he got his for turkey/ducks but mind is only good as a single shot on the skeet field. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Benelli Super Black Eagle II / M2, Franchi Affinity 3.5, Picatinny Rail 0 MOA (.336" Screws) SKU:40601 From $29.99 Remington 4, 6, 7400, 750, 7600, 7615, Benelli Auto/Super Black Eagle/Vinchi, M2, Weaver 93, Stoeger M3000/M3500 Picatinny Rail 0 MOA SKU:40600 From 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. Thread starter leroy; Start date Apr 26, 2019; Apr 26, 2019. 0 0 0. Post Cancel. Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, etc., all under the GM Corporate logo. I also have new m3000's available locally for $499, and I've found parts online to upgrade easily as well. Nov 21, 2020 #1 B. BeWitty Senior Member. I have a Franchi Affinity just not the "3" I'm a Benelli fan but just can't justify the price difference. The M2 is a great gun, but when you factor in the similarities and price, I would go with the Affinity. I am trying to justify not spending ... by all means get the SBE2. I would get an extension and work any other upgrades as needed. Rather than directing gas through the gun to cycle the action, the Inertia Driven system harnesses recoil. The Franchi Affinity is hugely overlooked. Here's what I've narrowed it down to: Franchi Affinity 3.5 Elite, Benelli M2 Field - Comfortech stock worth it?, used Benelli SBE2 (obviously not Cerakoted). I worked on floating birds and it's no big issue now but would be to some and it did force me to change my shooting style as I came from a flat shooting Sears 12 ga, not sure about the affinity in this regard. Personally I'd buy a pump or double. Apr 26, 2019 #2. We have 3 affinity 20 gauges. Went with the benelli SBE 3, is for sons high school graduation present. ... Franchi, Benelli, Beretta, Uberti, etc., all under the Beretta Corporate logo. Gave it to a dear friend who also loved it. This elegant soft-shooting 12-gauge is a tip of the hat to its Italian engineering roots and also harnesses the superiority of the Inertia-Driven systems of its Benelli brethren. I’ve shot everything from trap loads to 3.5” knock your shoulder out of socket loads in an SBEII and I’m rocking past 10 years now. We have found that some models are not drilled and tapped from the factory. Çalışma sistemlerini videodan defalarca izledim, çalışma istemleri farklı. Why this minor change is called a redesign is anyone's guess, but the several Affinity models I've tested have been solid performers. I have shouldered both, and both of them fit me pretty well. I do know of a man that’s still shooting an SBE 1 after umpteen years. Perhaps Franchi’s most appreciated upgrades to the Affinity 3.5 are an oversized bolt handle, bolt release and an enlarged loading port—simple changes that make all the difference while hunting. I've had mine 7 years or so and love my SBE II, it does shoot high and a little left (wanna fix the left but haven't yet as it is very small). FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT FREEDOM HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW! My thought was since I have an 870 in 12 gauge so having the 3.5 in a new one would allow me to shoot the bigger loads when needed, though it wouldn't be often. For Benelli inertia guns, the action was essentially ignored until the Benelli Ethos and the Benelli SBE III, which added a little spring-loaded ball detent to address the “Benelli Click.” The Ethos retails starting at $1999, the SBE3 (with its tragic POI problems) retails at $1899 and up. June 4, 2012 Franchi's Affinity is a reboot of the Franchi line of inertia semiautos that bear an eerie resemblance to Benelli inertia semiautos. Looking for advice...but first, some background. Apr 29, 2019 The breaking point for me happened when it turned in to a single shot with birds dropping in the hole. Affinity is Half the money but is SBE worth it? The stock is the main difference. the Benelli Super Black Eagle has been 34 May 2012 sea eider taken with the new and very reli- able Franchi Affinity. by 10gaugemag » May 23rd, 2018, 6:39 pm, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests. Thread starter #1. The M2 – A closer Look On The Technical Nitty-Gritties Mark Griffin June 24, 2015 Blogs, Gear Review Leave a comment 21,455 Views The Benelli M2 is an advanced shotgun which is fast and accurate. I love my Benelli, and I just couldn't justify buying the Franchi at $100 less. My SBEII seems to be killing everything the last 10 years or so I’ve had it with no hiccups at all along the way. I can't speak for the SBE, but it gets great reviews from what I hear. It might seem strange at first for Franchi to name a shotgun “Affinity,” but in the broad sense of the word, a natural liking for something, it fits. 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