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Re: Franchi Affinity 3 vs Benelli M2
[Re: YB21]
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12/16/22 04:42 PM
12/16/22 04:42 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,148 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,148
Sylacauga, AL
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I have no experience with the Franchi, but the M2 is a fine gun. It took more self control than I usually have to keep from buying one that I handled in Walter Craig in Montgomery years ago. I really didn't need it, but that 20 gauge fit me so well that really wanted it. I already had a SBE and just couldn't justify getting it.
It didn't seem to be any different from the SBE other than the size. I've never had a bit of trouble with that gun and would choose it were I to be limited to one shotgun for some reason. The only information I might could tell you that you would find useful is to check out that 24" barrel before deciding to buy a 26. Mine is a 24" and I bought that length because I had turkey hunting in mind as the primary use. I was really surprised at how well I could do dove hunting with that length barrel. The receiver is long and the overall gun is the same length as a SxS with a 28" barrel.
Others might disagree, but I found the 24" barrel on a Benelli is long enough for any purpose. Good luck choosing
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Franchi Affinity 3 vs Benelli M2
[Re: YB21]
#3814030
12/16/22 04:59 PM
12/16/22 04:59 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 7,939
sj22
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 7,939
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Never shot a franchi but I have a M2 and montefeltro both in 20 gauge and they fit and feel better to me.
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Re: Franchi Affinity 3 vs Benelli M2
[Re: YB21]
#3815287
12/18/22 11:36 AM
12/18/22 11:36 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,498 Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,498
Guntersville
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I bought the Stoeger 3020, the Franchi/Benelli’s cheaper lil brother.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Franchi Affinity 3 vs Benelli M2
[Re: wbpc]
#3816899
12/20/22 11:42 AM
12/20/22 11:42 AM
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Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 4,884 AL
Gobble4me757
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 4,884
AL
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I own one of each. Mechanically I feel like the franchi operates just as good as my m2. I prefer the stock on my m2 better though. It has a much better recoil pad on it and I also like how the trigger is easier to reach. The Franchi just has a little more distance between the grip and the trigger. One other difference is the forearm is slimmer on the m2, but I have zero issues with the forearm on the affinity. Both are high quality guns.
On a side note I own a 870 compact as well and I consider it to be one of the best turkey guns made. They are just hard to beat. Simple, super reliable and almost bomb proof. This. I love my franchi affinity 3 but the one complaint I have is the distance in the trigger and grip. I cannot speak to the m2 as I’ve never really had/used.
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
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