An oversized bolt release and enlarged loading port on this 12-gauge shotgun allow for easier manipulation and loading even with gloves. I'm big time happy as the Affinity is, (as of this writing), the latest in Franchi's redesigned inertia operated semi-auto's. Today it was double feeding again. Ok thanks. Rather than directing gas through the gun to cycle the action, the Inertia Driven system harnesses recoil. This 12ga has a steel proofed barrel and is multi-choke (supplied with 3 chokes). I havent had many problems out of it until this season. A thick TSA recoil pad handles the push; it’s rounded at the heel to prevent hang-ups on clothing. Franchi’s Affinity 3 uses an inertia-driven operating system that weighs less, has fewer moving parts and runs cleaner than gas-powered shotguns. Still, it is a light, responsive 20 gauge and knocks a full pound off its 12 gauge counterpart. We tested the Affinity 3 at the range and found it to be a quick-pointing, light-kicking, clay-breaker. It comes in black/synthetic stocks, Grade A satin walnut, and Mossy Oak or Realtree camo patterns. FRANCHI AFFINITY 3.5 By Laura Kovarik. Franchi 41050 Affinity 3 12 Ga 3" 26" Walnut. An included 3.35-ounce weight threads into the buttstock to customize the gun’s balance point. Re: Franchi Affinity 3 Pros/Cons 20ga Post by hoobilly » March 31st, 2019, 5:14 pm If your worried about cycling issues Shooters HotRod 1 3/8oz shoot excellent. A thick TSA recoil pad handles the push; it’s rounded at the heel to prevent hang-ups on clothing. Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. The Affinity is already drilled and tapped if you plan on running a red dot. The Franchi Affinity can handle nearly all types of loads from 1 1/8 oz. Re: Franchi Affinity 3.5 vs SBE3 by Maxus_74 » Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:37 am I was just thinking I'm sure it's probably the gun but do you shoot with both eyes open? The stock wrist fits tightly in the hand, providing a natural reach to the trigger; a slight swell at the bottom of an otherwise slim fore-end produces a lip to ensure fingers on the support hand get a controlling grip. by chastain90 » Sun Dec 20, 2015 12:29 pm, by H2Ofowler247 » Sun Dec 20, 2015 2:56 pm, by chastain90 » Tue Jan 05, 2016 10:18 am, by H2Ofowler247 » Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:29 pm, by tylerjgreen » Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:42 pm, Users browsing this forum: Stoneyhu717 and 13 guests, Share your questions on all makes and models of shotguns. Franchi 12 gauge Affinity One (Synthetic LEFT HAND) Semi-Auto Shotgun (L/H) - New Franchi Affinity Schematic w/ Parts List. Will update what happens. Editor's Note: Winning products must be tested by the editors, meet or exceed expectations on innovation, and provide hunters and shooters with value for their money. I have put between 600-800 rounds through the gun, all 2&3/4, 1&1/8, 1145-1200 FPS target loads. I'll admit I dropped a lot of hints for this exact gun as I had spent considerable time researching lightweight semi-autos. Maryland Shooters > The Arsenal > Shotguns: Franchi Affinity 3 Elite cycling issues. Please post chokes questions in the SRBC forum. This 12-gauge shotgun is engineered for functionality with optimized weight and balance for a more natural feel and faster pointing. Kel-Tec KSG Shotguns. The trim forend helps keep your eye close to the bore axis, meaning quicker and more intuitive pointing. Product #: PDF0830 Part Key: 0. I shoot the Federal 3” TSS #9s through it. Buy Franchi USA parts online now at the official Franchi USA Gear Store. The trim forend helps keep your eye close to the bore axis, meaning quicker and more intuitive pointing. And it picks a random time to do. So I should receive a call tomorrow. I've read a ton about it before I bought it and believe it is a great gun. NRA Publications presented the annual Golden Bullseye Awards at an invitation-only breakfast during the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. So just after one season with the gun I’m putting a lot of thought into selling it in order to get a accurate pointing inertia driven gun. Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:53 am *Proud to be a*: Joined: Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:11 am Posts: 3687 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas That is not a problem, it's part of the design. not in the buttstock. on the nose, unloaded, not the claimed 5.6 lbs. The sleek, perfectly balanced Franchi Affinity Bottomland is a versatile Front-Inertia semi-automatic camouflage shotgun. I came home and cleaned it again and am contacting franchi about it. Lightweight, slim, and fast cycling. Franchi Affinity 20Ga. Franchi 41086 Affinity 3 Compact 20 Ga 3" 26" - MOBL. Franchi’s Affinity 3 uses an inertia-driven operating system that weighs less, has fewer moving parts and runs cleaner than gas-powered shotguns. A robust and consistent semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia driven cycling system, the Affinity One is a real workhorse of a gun. Indeed, these days many companies knowingly strive to hit the mark—to produce innovative products that catch our attention. The Affinity also benefits… £695 US$971/€803. A recoil spring wrapped around the magazine tube (not housed in the buttstock) and a drop-out trigger make cleaning simple. Franchi's Affinity is a reboot of the Franchi line of inertia semiautos that bear an eerie resemblance to Benelli inertia semiautos. Cycling happens in an instant—and it actually requires few moving parts. This 12ga has a steel proofed barrel and is multi-choke (supplied with 3 chokes). Franchi 12 gauge Affinity One (Synthetic LEFT HAND) Semi-Auto Shotgun (L/H) - New . He shot it several times this weekend with 7/8 oz. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. 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. Its slim fore end, light weight, precise symmetry and refined design allows responsiveness that only few shotguns in history can claim. loads at 1400fps as prescribed by Franchi and had cycling issues all day. Franchi 41140 Instinct Sporting II 12 Ga 3" 30" Satin Walnut. I contacted Francii and I hope that it is a simple fix. It’s an upgrade of Franchi’s original semi-auto Affinity, built on an Inertia Driven action, which, rather than gas, uses recoil as power. on the nose, unloaded, not the claimed 5.6 lbs. An included 3.35-ounce weight threads into the buttstock to customize the gun’s balance point. so it was just a hope if they would cycle that light of a load anyways. I have a Franchi Affinity 3 gauge. I ended up taking the carrier latch out and bending the end that catches the shell lip slightly.so far this has cured the problem. After all, any product worthy of our gold standard must meet or exceed American Hunter’s expectations of innovation—and they absolutely must provide hunters with value for their money. Lesson learned I should have done more research. 7½s) and heavy game loads (2¾”, 3¼ drams, 11⁄8 oz of No. I can usually shoot a few rounds before it does it. I shoot an Intensity and I have had no issues with it. Any thoughts to them. The Affinity 3 is available in 12 or 20 gauge with either a 26-inch or a 28-inch chrome-lined ventilated rib barrel. The trim forend helps keep your eye close to the bore axis, meaning quicker and more intuitive pointing. Still, it is a light, responsive 20 gauge and knocks a full pound off its 12 gauge counterpart. The Franchi Affinity 3.5 12 Gauge Shotgun handles like a lightweight shotgun without sacrificing power or performance. Our sample gun was a 28″-barreled 12 gauge chambered for 3″ shells—the company also makes a 3½” chambering, but given the added punishment those shells produce, the 3″ version will get the job done equally well. Hope this helps some. Franchi's Affinity is a reboot of the Franchi line of inertia semiautos that bear an eerie resemblance to Benelli inertia semiautos. That is not unexpected, as Benelli is Franchi's parent company. 3)Pressure drops inside the barrel; 4)Bolt comes back; 5) The shotgun loads. Franchi Sent me a new one for free so I had a back up just in case I screwed it up. Both happily digest a wide range of shotshells from light 2¾-­inch loads on up. on the nose, unloaded, not the claimed 5.6 lbs. I will update when the gun is returned. Franchi Affinity 3 Semi-Auto Shotgun -Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. This brand new Franchi Affinity 3.5 (41100) is a semi-automatic shotgun which fires the 12 gauge shell. Now bringing either fire onto your shoulder, you'll notice the slim four end and slimmer pistol grip. My intensity was doing the same thing. I would get double feed jams but only when using heavy steel and Kent. Wednesday, May 15, 2019. They responded the next day. Still, it is a light, responsive 20 gauge and knocks a full pound off its 12 gauge counterpart. OUT OF STOCK (0) Franchi Affinity Compact 12ga 4rd 26" Max 5. The wrist and fore-end are checkered to aid purchase. Good luck with it. The Franchi Affinity 3.5 12 Gauge Shotgun handles like a lightweight shotgun without sacrificing power or performance. “With an MSRP around $1,000 and a seven-year warranty, it’s a shotgun you won’t hesitate to carry into the swamp.” MSRP: $1,069; franchiusa.com. After testing a .562 Sumtoy, .565 Jebs, .570 Indian Creek, .570 Jebs, I settled on a .575 Jebs. What did Franchi say? I know the new shells 3 inch are more then enough. The Affinity 3 is available in 12 or 20 gauge with either a 26-inch or a 28-inch chrome-lined ventilated rib barrel. Both happily digest a wide range of shotshells from light 2¾-­inch loads on up. It cycled 19/25 but kept cycling the 1-1/8 oz loads just fine. My kids bought me a Franchi Affinity in 20 gauge. An Inertia Driven semi-auto, the Affinity 3.5 operates on the same, clean cycling system that made the Benelli Super Black Eagle famous (remember, Benelli is the parent company of Franchi). 6s) but balked at low-recoil, low-noise target loads (2¾”, 2½ drams, 1 … target shells to the heaviest 3” magnums without any adjustments. This 12ga has a steel proofed barrel and is multi-choke (supplied with 3 chokes). I hope something is not out of wack. Yeah there are four ways to address this. The basics include the 12-­gauge Affinity 3.5, chambered for 2¾-­, 3-­, and 31/2-­inch shells and the Affinity 3 in 12 or 20 gauges, both with 2¾-­ and 3-­inch chambers. I am researching the Franchi Affinity 3 or 3.5 vs the CZ1012 which is only 3 inch. H2Ofowler247 hunter Posts: 304 Joined: Tue Oct 13 ... ended up taking the carrier latch out and bending the end that catches the shell lip slightly.so far this has cured the problem. I purchased my wife a new Affinity in 2015 and just used it for the first time last week shooting some skeet. I’ve been doing a lot of reading on the affinity 3… D-Clip, New Factory Original. Franchi Affinity 3 150th Anniversary 20GA 26\" 3\" 4+1 Shotgun. 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. It comes in black/synthetic stocks, Grade A satin walnut, and Mossy Oak or Realtree camo patterns. OUT OF STOCK (0) Franchi Affinity 12ga 28 A Grade Satin Walnut. Handling is also optimized thanks to the slim forend profile made possible by the recoil spring being efficiently housed around the magazine tube. It has a 28" barrel and Max 5 Camo finish. And I told them I wanted to ship it back after duck season and they said that was fine. Add to cart. The weight of the gun is misrepresented. The problem is such a package could be heavy, ugly and expensive—and it could leave one’s shoulder black and blue. “It’s a feature-rich sportsman’s shotgun made to be used all year,” wrote Managing Editor Jon Draper (“Hardware,” November 2018). E-mail your comments/questions about this site to: EmediaHunter@nrahq.org, For questions/comments about American Hunter magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org, You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Hunter, visit nramediakit.com for more information. Franchi Affinity 3 Mossy oak bottomland 20/26 Semi 4+1. This 12-gauge shotgun is engineered for functionality with optimized weight and balance … The basics include the 12-­gauge Affinity 3.5, chambered for 2¾-­, 3-­, and 31/2-­inch shells and the Affinity 3 in 12 or 20 gauges, both with 2¾-­ and 3-­inch chambers. My gun is also double feeding. The weight of the gun is misrepresented. A robust and consistent semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia driven cycling system, the Affinity One is a real workhorse of a gun. Shop online now and select from a wide variety of barrels, recoil pads, bolt handles and more. A robust and consistent semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia driven cycling system, the Affinity One is a real workhorse of a gun. 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. So, with me being an idiot and never having owned a recoil/inertia type shotgun before now, it never crossed my mind that my son's Franchi Affinity might not cycle as well with him shooting it. Since there is no gas involved the shotgun has a cleaner operating system too. $1,799.99. A robust and consistent semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia driven cycling system, the Affinity One is a real workhorse of a gun. The redesigned Franchi Affinity line of Inertia-Driven semi-auto shotguns includes the Affinity 3, available in both 12 and 20 gauge and chambered for 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells, as well as the Affinity 3.5, a 12-gauge shotgun chambered for shells up to 3-1/2 inches in length. That is not unexpected, as Benelli is Franchi's parent company. Franchi’s Affinity 3 uses an inertia-driven operating system that weighs less, has fewer moving parts and runs cleaner than gas-powered shotguns. Just load normally (two in mag and on in chamber) and hit the shell latch that you use to unload the gun without firing. The author’s father with the 12-gauge Franchi Affinity on a turkey hunt. The Affinity also benefits… £695 US$955/€785. But they were 1oz. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2021 National Rifle Association of America. $849.99. The shotgun is perhaps the most versatile of all hunting tools, perfect for everything from bagging doves to harvesting a big buck. Assembly was easy, but there was a very minor quality control problem. Franchi Affinity 3.5 Semi-Auto Shotgun -Together, our Inertia Driven® system and TSA pad—which absorbs up to 50% of the recoil—translate into a pleasant shooting experience no matter the conditions. None of that is true with the Franchi Affinity 3.5. I could be just walking around aND a shell would slip past the carrier latch out of the magazine tube. Cycling happens in an instant—and it actually requires few moving parts. OUT OF STOCK (1) Franchi Instinct L Over/Under Shotgun 40812, 410 Gauge, 28 i … Franchi Affinity 3 semiautomatic shotgunsynthetic 12 gauge, 26 inch barrelfirst shots, impressions, and unboxingRecently got this nice shotgun. I wasn't sure about the company when I bought my guns, but I loved the guns and had heard nothing good or bad about the company so I'll be interested to hear your first hand knowledge. Ok I hope I don't have to send it back. The Affinity 20 actually weighs 6 lbs. The Affinity 20 actually weighs 6 lbs. Franchi/benelli have same problems with these shells. The weight of the gun is misrepresented. Buy Franchi Affinity & Intensity Stocks Factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including Browning, Winchester, FN America, Beretta, Benelli Franchi, Stoeger, Remington, Bushmaster, Marlin, Sig Sauer, HK and many more. The Affinity also benefits… £695 US$965/€798. 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. A robust and consistent semi-automatic shotgun with an inertia driven cycling system, the Affinity One is a real workhorse of a gun. Prairie chickens are known for flushing out of range, and a full choke was a consideration. The Affinity also benefits… £695 US$965/€798. I am shooting new load (heavy steel) this year. Post subject: Re: Problem with Franchi Affinity 3. It cycled 19/25 but kept cycling the 1-1/8 oz loads just fine. You’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. I want to think it is just a break in thing or maybe the cold wet weather where we hunt. $899.99. Get the American Hunter Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Franchi 41160 Instinct LX 12 Ga 3" 28" $1,499.99. Franchi 41035 Affinity 3 12 Ga 3" 28" - Max-5. This is a very reasonable price, given the tech. I am curious to what ever happened with your Franchi. The Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun is a semi-auto shotgun that combines classic Italian craftsmanship with modern shooting technology for powerful performance. Yes, now when it is time to clean the affinity 3, the recoil springs located around the magazine tube and the drop-out trigger group, make it easy. is the only way to send it off? 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. The Affinity 3 semi-automatic shotgun is the ideal coming together of Italian craftsmanship and American passion. Franchi Sent me a new one for free so I had a back up just in case I screwed it up. After I sent the email request it said someone would be in contact within 24 hours. Franchi 12 gauge Affinity One (Synthetic LEFT HAND) Semi-Auto Shotgun (L/H) - New The Affinity 20 actually weighs 6 lbs. The franchi affinity 20 gauge all come in under 6 pounds, amazingly even the big 12-gauge 3.5 doesn't break this out pound mark. -inch loads yet it weighs only 7 pounds. My SX3 12 gauge, chambered for a 3.5" shell, will cycle 3" Apex all day long but has trouble with the 3.5" shells. The Franchi Affinity is essentially the Stoeger version of the inertia action, with the mainspring under the forearm, around the magazine tube . Leave it floating on the shell carrier. Other features hunters should like include an oversized bolt handle and bolt release, and an enlarged action port to make loading/unloading quick and easy. Never happened last year. Try shooting 3 times like that. Getting 290 in the 10” at 40 and even hunting pattern. im leaning towards the Franchi Afffinity 3 or 3.5 as of now. The Franchi Affinity has also been getting a lot of attention from 3-Gun participants, especially from beginners trying to get into the sport, or those looking to purchase a secondary or backup gun. I've put about 3 boxes of 3" waterfowl loads through it and 4-5 cases of target loads. Now in its 17th year, readers may count on American Hunter’s Golden Bullseye Awards to denote excellence. It’s an upgrade of Franchi’s original semi-auto Affinity, built on an Inertia Driven action, which, rather than gas, uses recoil as power. OUT OF STOCK (0) Franchi Affinity Semi-Auto 12ga 26" … 25-28. Add to My Saved Parts. mine is doing the same thing, trying to chamber two, clicking when i pull the trigger it doesnt happen everytime but it happenes two or three times a hunt. on the nose, unloaded, not the claimed 5.6 lbs. Quickview. What’s more, shotguns are useful all year-round: When the fall and winter seasons close, spring turkey hunting is right around the corner, and the summer is a great time to enjoy a few rounds of trap, skeet and sporting clays at your local range. . Franchi 12 gauge Affinity One (Synthetic LEFT HAND) Semi-Auto Shotgun (L/H) - New I received a new Franchi Affinity (in 12g) for Christmas this past year and I have loved it so far. I have a Franchi Affinity 12 gauge, chambered for a 3" shell, and it'll cycle 3" Apex all day long. loads and never could get it to cycle on the first shot. All parts listed in this category are specific to the Franchi Affinity Shotgun unless otherwise noted. Available in wood or synthetic Franchi forends are available in a variety of finishes and camouflage patterns. i am just curious if anyone found a fix? Just an update I have contacted Franchi USA. Any advice or answers will help! Buy Franchi USA forends online now at the official Franchi USA Gear Store. Still, it is a light, responsive 20 gauge and knocks a full pound off its 12 gauge counterpart. We were using 7/8 oz. by American Hunter Staff - Franchi 12 gauge Affinity One (Synthetic LEFT HAND) Semi-Auto Shotgun (L/H) - New Come browse the complete selection of Franchi USA parts online now. Many are finding the Affinity to be just as reliable as the guns which previously dominated that niche. Franchi Affinity 3 Semi-Auto Shotgun -Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. Keep us informed on it. This is my first shotgun and getting into clay games has been a blast. I have put about 15 boxes of shells through it since new and didn't have an issue until yesterday when it double fed and jammed twice when we had ducks over the decoys. The Franchi Affinity 3 goes for $849 to $959 MSRP and you can buy it for even less over the counter. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Assembly was easy, but there was a very minor quality control problem. Even as you first shoulder it, you’ll be surprised by its lean dimensions, functional design and ideal weight and balance. Mine is a 26 " 20 gauge "Elite" series which comes with a nice cerekote finish on the barrel and receiver and a large bolt release and charging lever and a camo stock and forearm. It's weird because it only does it one time while hunting and then it shoots perfect. OUT OF STOCK (2) Franchi Affinity 3 Walnut 20/26 Semi 4+1. I have had Benelli M1 and M2 and the Franchi is very similar. Rather than directing gas through the gun to cycle the action, the Inertia Driven system harnesses recoil. 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. This sounds like a problem that will not fix itself. An Inertia Driven semi-auto, the Affinity 3.5 operates on the same, clean cycling system that made the Benelli Super Black Eagle famous (remember, Benelli is the parent company of Franchi). The trim forend helps keep your eye close to the bore axis, meaning quicker and more intuitive pointing. The weight of the gun is misrepresented. ShopFranchi has a large selection of forends available for models like the Affinity, I-12, Intensity, 48 AL and more. This gun can fire magnum 3½-inch loads yet it weighs only 7 pounds. The Affinity also benefits… £695 US$971/€803. Other features hunters should like include an oversized bolt handle and bolt release, and an enlarged action port to make loading/unloading quick and easy. Mine is doing the same thing this season. I shoot a lot of skeet (most with my 20 gauge o/u) but I shoot 1-2 rounds a week with the Intensity and have had a flawless gun so far. The Affinity 20 actually weighs 6 lbs. Runs like a sewing machine when I shoot it. This 12ga has a steel proofed barrel and is multi-choke (supplied with 3 chokes). OUT OF STOCK (1) Franchi Instinct SL 16GA 2-3/4\" 28\" AA-Grade Satin Walnut Ov. 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. This is … Product #: 1469480 Shipment prohibited outside USA. I had put a modified choke in the Franchi Affinity 3.5 to balance pattern with range on these flighty fowl. Also, don’t forget that with the mobile choke system , you have rapid changing of pattern density and spread in seconds. I would try floating one. $1.50. No gas equals a cleaner system. I have one with a 26” barrel and it’s certainly light weight. Eligible for FREE shipping * 1 D-Clip Enlarge Image. 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'm hoping this is a stiff spring issue and nothing more than some break-in needed. The problem is such a package could be heavy, ugly and expensive—and it could leave one’s shoulder black and blue. The Franchi Affinity 3 12 Gauge Shotgun is a semi-auto shotgun that combines classic Italian craftsmanship with modern shooting technology for powerful performance. It had no problem cycling heavy target loads (2¾”, 3 drams, 11⁄8 oz of No. Will keep updated. Affinity One is perfect also for a novice hunter, who has only recently received his hunting licence and wishes to try out a shotgun that is easy to use, while keeping one eye on price. @ 1175 fps. The Affinity 3 semi-automatic shotgun is the ideal coming together of Italian craftsmanship and American passion. The streamlined stock design ensures surprisingly nimble feel. Assembly was easy, but there was a very minor quality control problem. 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