New Franchi Affinity

[Mtncowboy]

Have any of you bought the newly redesigned Franchi Affinity 3? What are your thoughts on the new design? I am specifically looking at the compact 20 gauge (24' barrel/black synthetic stock). Are they easier to load shells into the magazine than the previous design? I would appreciate any input.

 

[Kow]

The loading feel would be the deciding factor for me on that compact 20. A short 20 gauge is great until the shell stop or loading port is still a little fussy, because you notice that every single time you top it off with cold hands. If Franchi really cleaned that up on the new Affinity 3, that is a meaningful upgrade, not just a cosmetic one. I'd still shoulder the exact 24-inch model with the loads you plan to run before pulling the trigger.

 

[Stud Duck]

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