The Franchi Semi Auto Shotgun

[@jeromelouis6339]

I recently purchased this as a hunting shotgun. I originally bought it for the price point, more expensive than a stoeger made in turkey but much cheaper than say a super black eagle. A good mid range priced field gun. Having only shot 5 stand with it so far i do enjoy how it handles. Light and easy to mount.

[@bradhowell8235]

I'm in the usa . I have a Franchi affinity myself and I absolutely love it.

[@davefarrar7435]

I've had mine for about 4 years. Not a single hiccup. Great gun for the price.

[@robertandrews6555]

Love my Franchi affinity 1, bought it about 6 years ago as i wanted a semi for a change , £615 brand new.... Actually went in to buy a benelli M2 that id saved up for, i already knew benelli owned Franchi so asked to have a look at the affinity..... Once i compared the two guns side by side i just couldn't justify the double price of the benelli even though at the time i was a benelli brand fanboy,....... Absolutely fantastic gun, best value for money inertia gun you can buy imo

[@Chris_P_Bacon0788]

I have the matt black one which I use for pigeons. Picked it up for £450 at the shooting show and couldn’t be happier with it. I particularly like that it’s inertia driven and as a result cycles anything from 24g regardless of the brass length on a cartridge. In comparison, my friend has a hatsan and its extremely fussy. It won’t cycle 28g TT1s as the brass head is too short.

[@jdouglasingram]

I love my Affinity. I'm a tall lefty and was able to make it fit really well. It's been flawless for a few thousand rounds now. My only gripe is the base barrel finish requires a good bit of oiling to prevent surface rust (unlike an M2), so if someone is going to use it in wet conditions, it's better to go with the camo versions.

[@dave_724]

They do a cerokote model now there standard affinity is parkerised like a benelli M2 i had my barrel cerokoted for about £80

[@texomatex1]

And that is why I prefer the camo version of most brands.

[@55vdub]

Did you get the lefthand version?

[@jdouglasingram]

@@55vdub No, I bought it prior to release of the left-handed version. I get comments about shells flying in front of my face but I don’t notice them.

[@michaelcavazos3671]

You absolutely cannot go wrong. It’s light and simple. My only gripe is that propitiatory recoil pad. I like it better than my Benelli M2.

[@ghillie35]

I had my franchi affinity for 3 years now and not missed a beat shot several thousand of cartridges through it there a great auto for keepers who can’t afford a benelli

[@bestestusername]

I think when reveiwing a camo semi auto shotgun you really need to go a bit American and shoot some slugs and buck shot😄. Always enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm for shooting

[@jtoruno53]

I bought a Frenchi new in Miami with the wood stock,very satisfied.

[@scottgellerman8554]

As a youth coach, I reccomend their compact 20 gauge youth model to new youth clay shooters. I have yet to see one malfunction with any cartridge in any weather! They always go bang, and are low recoil. Best of all, the are readily available and under $1,000

[@mijoizagas3747]

I have a Franchi Affinity 3 but not the camo version. I like and as you said it’s easy to take apart and reassemble. Cracking good video mate.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Franchi semi autos inertia pulls the bolt into battery by using a return spring on the magazine tube so it does not suffer from the Benelli click. When the Benelli drops out of battery.

[@basshnter1997]

A couple thousand trouble free rounds through mine. Hardly ever needs cleaning and a breeze to do when you do clean it. If you don't have monster hands the Franchi does have a slimmer grip than a Benelli.

[@jtoruno53]

Berreta makes Benelli and the Frenchi .

[@stephencockman5008]

you are definitely right

[@OntarioBearHunter]

Guys come in , balk at the Benelli price , show them the Franchi and the Benelli stamp on it they jump at it.

[@handbg6257]

I shoot the affinity 3 upland great gun around 5000 rounds know problems its my favorite shotgun ever

[@Irnmadn33]

Just got my upland elite. Hope to get a few Chukars this weekend

[@christosvamvakas1724]

Best gun Franchi Affinity ❤

[@dg20120]

I have one that has fed everything from target loads to 1.5 oz hunting loads without any issues. The weight isn’t bad for grouse hunting at high altitude or walking several miles while pheasant hunting. The shims are helpful for adjusting the gun to fit a shorter person.

[@robertandrews6555]

Why have you turned the comments off on the franchi raptor 712 video after people, including me took the time and effort to make positive comments about the gun.......... Ive noticed before some channels dont like too many positive comments on the cheaper guns........ No idea why that would be 😉😒

[@timg7627]

Great choice for the price.

[@nasos-dionysioseconomides2959]

can you please make a review on Browning DS chokes.....way they are marked, patterns, company that produces them.....with all the things said throughout internet a reliable review from you will be really helpful!!!!! thank you!!!!!

[@philmccoy2808]

Spot On! Great Gun!

[@pclarke70]

It’s made by Benelli, of course it’s a good gun 😁😁😁😁😁 Great value, a great sub £1K semi auto 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dazzler5012]

Any good for clays?

[@scottchristensen99]

That's what he was shooting!

[@shaunharris3690]

Great gun

[@bobbriante2385]

Think it’s a great gun for the money

[@stephenbattaglia5193]

2:37 "It's a little bit barrel heavy" 3:49 "It balances well" Which one is it? Can't balance well if its barrel heavy, surely?

[@Sardarhussain248]

Make a video on baikal mp 156

[@mav9720]

Sorry not to be rude. It’s pronounced Frankee same as Fiocchi.

[@theblishknovk]

I want one.

[@randyellis7353]

I got one on layaway as we speak I hope it’s worth the money

[@windhammutimer4418]

Same

[@dave_724]

I’ve a franchi affinity and love it it’s had around 50 thousand cartridges through it in just over 3 years my only problem is i like it more then my benelli’s it’s been my every day gun since the day i bought it from shooting pests around the farm to shooting simulated game days the last day of which i shot over 750 cartridges through it !

[@TFRM25]

I’ve just bought my second gun and it’s this one,I bought it second hand for £400, it’s absolutely minted, I’ve got it out this weekend and I can’t wait to try it out.

[@johnwilmott8063]

Thanks for the demonstration. Great gun fo the money. I was considering the Franchi affinity 3. However i saw a shotgun torture test [target focused life] involving six shotguns. Three inertia, three gas operated. The Winchester sx4 [which i bought] just pipped the Franchi by a fraction as the winner. I always enjoy your reviews.

[@darrendubar3538]

Absolute work horse!giving any top end gun a run 4 their money!performance outstanding

[@TwisTingThroTTles]

I’ve had mine for about 3 years now. And I shot alllllllot of birds with it. Would recommend without a doubt. Nice and slim and pretty damn light. But not too light where the gun beats the shit out of you. Perfect balance imo

[@rayireland232]

i have one its a great gun never had a thing go wrong with it. its simple but very affective and great to shoot .

[@ThePhil543]

Nice guns and the not so secret secret,Its made by Benelli with Benelli parts

[@jimpreece3291]

Can you review the franchi instinct sporting in 12ga?

[@revolution5877]

Is the franchi 500 barrell the same as the 520?