Do you like your Franchi affinity?

[RockAndSage]

sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone have opinions on the affinity 3 vs 3 elite models? I'm leaning toward the upland model....

Can't speak to the 3, but I have the 3.5 and couldn't possibly be happier with it.

 

[CjMelendrez]

Thanks for the info! strongly leaning towards the 20ga upland model in a 26" barrel. now I just need to find one.....

 

[rmarshall]

My BIL has the exact gun you’re trying to find! It’s a looker and of course functions flawlessly.

 

[CjMelendrez]

good to hear!

 

[Trr15]

I ended up with 3 of them. Bought the Affinity Elite 3.5 first for waterfowl. Then snagged a 3.5 as a backup and a 3 for clay’s and upland birds when they went on sale last fall. Theyre great shotguns and the deals at Sportsman’s were too good to pass up. I haven’t shot the 3 much yet, but I ran a pile of shells through the 3.5s this past season.

 

[Trr15]

I ended up with 3 of them. Bought the Affinity Elite 3.5 first for waterfowl. Then snagged a 3.5 as a backup and a 3 for clay’s and upland birds when they went on sale last fall. Theyre great shotguns and the deals at Sportsman’s were too good to pass up. I haven’t shot the 3 much yet, but I ran a pile of shells through the 3.5s this past season.

Also, if I did it over again, I’m not sure I’d shell out the additional $ on the Elite and probably just go with the standard 3.5. The cerakote and extended chokes are nice, but not worth the extra cash and you can pick up the same front sight for $30-40 on Amazon.

 

[CjMelendrez]

Also, if I did it over again, I’m not sure I’d shell out the additional $ on the Elite and probably just go with the standard 3.5. The cerakote and extended chokes are nice, but not worth the extra cash and you can pick up the same front sight for $30-40 on Amazon.

that's exactly the info I was hoping for. I still like the wood stock look and feel though....

 

[Geysermutt]

I’ve had the 3” Affinity for 5 years now. It’s a great gun for what it is. I’ve run into a few issues that just come with the design. Because of the inertia system and how it’s similarly designed to the benelli, it’s prone to the “benelli click”. I find that it happens more often then I’d like. For example if you set the but stock down on the ground a little quicker, the action gets into the position for the benelli click. It also happens when pushing through brush if you’re not careful. Again, it’s good for what it is so long as you know what you’re getting into. I use if for waterfowl and turkeys now, but if I’m more mobile jump shooting or focusing on upland birds I’ll take another gun not prone to the click.

 

[rmarshall]

I’ve had the 3” Affinity for 5 years now. It’s a great gun for what it is. I’ve run into a few issues that just come with the design. Because of the inertia system and how it’s similarly designed to the benelli, it’s prone to the “benelli click”. I find that it happens more often then I’d like. For example if you set the but stock down on the ground a little quicker, the action gets into the position for the benelli click. It also happens when pushing through brush if you’re not careful. Again, it’s good for what it is so long as you know what you’re getting into. I use if for waterfowl and turkeys now, but if I’m more mobile jump shooting or focusing on upland birds I’ll take another gun not prone to the click.

Dang that sucks, I have never had any of my affinity's have this issue, that would be definite frustration.

 

[Agross]

Love my affinity 3. Zero issues

 

[JDT1982]

I wouldn't buy a 3.5" gun personally. The ones I've patterned with steel, the 3.5" shells never patterned as good as the 3".

As far as the Affinity, I've had mine for like 6-7 years and it still shoots like a dream.

I agree with no need for a 3.5" gun

 

[MarkOrtiz]

I got the Affinity 3" around Christmas, but it has worked great the last 2 months of waterfowl season. I'll bee hitting the trap field and shooting some sporting clays soon too. I love it so far.