![]() ![]() The big feature of the Franchi is its inertia-operated mechanism. This also means that it will be made in very large quantities for a very competitive US market and hence can be offered at a competitive price here too. I have little doubt it was redesigned with the US wildfowler in mind. This makes the Affinity 3 well designed for shooting while wearing gloves in cold weather. The latest gun is distinguished by an enlarged bolt handle and bolt-release button, and a bigger loading port. At the moment, you may still encounter the Affinity One at a slightly reduced price (£745). Next year, the Franchi semi-autos you’ll see will be either the Affinity 3 (black, camo or wood) or the Affinity 3.5 with the even longer chamber. The Affinity 3 is the first of a new series. ![]() The only things that didn’t suit me were the rather low stock (easily put right with the stock fit shims supplied in the box) and the rather short length of pull – a fraction over 14¼” (perhaps better suited to those wearing thick winter clothing). The 10mm, parallel, and slightly stepped ventilated sighting rib was good. The specification and layout are sensible. ![]() And, before I am seen to damn with faint praise, I will also note that I liked the Franchi’s handling qualities on first picking it up. Camo finishes aren’t really my thing, but some love them, and they are well suited for the foreshore and the pigeon hide. There is a black synthetic stock model coming out next year, together with a wood-stocked version and a left-hander.įirst aesthetic impressions of the gun are OK. The test Franchi, weighing 7¼lb (relatively light for a semi-auto), has a 3”-chambered 28” barrel, ‘Max 5’ camo finish and is high-performance-steel proof. GMK are an established firm who also bring in Beretta and Benelli to the UK (and are themselves part of the Beretta group). This month’s test gun is a new Franchi Affinity 3 inertia-action semi-auto, imported and distributed by GMK of Fareham. FRANCHI AFFINITY 3 FULLWE DON’T LIKE: The slightly front-heavy balance The thinnish gripįRANCHI AFFINITY 3 SEMI AUTO - FULL FIELD TEST WE LIKE: The Price The handling and weight Low felt recoil for type Mike Yardley tests the Franchi Affinity 3 semi auto - a robust shotgun perfect for the foreshore or hide, with an ingenius inertia-operated mechanismįRANCHI AFFINITY 3 SEMI AUTO - BREIF OVERVIEW ![]()
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