Which Franchi Model?? I need help deciding.....

[CjMelendrez]

I am going to order a new 20 gauge Franchi Affinity 3.

Help me decide between the Upland Elite, standard with walnut stock, or standard black synthetic stock.

Feel free to add comments one way or another!

Thanks!

 

[sndmn11]

Their cerakote is really good, so I would do the upland

 

[maxx075]

SPAS-12

 

[CjMelendrez]

SPAS-12

thanks not quite what I'm looking for

 

[Trr15]

Can’t speak to the upland/20ga models, but I have 3 Affinities, all 12ga, and have insight into some of the differences between the models. I started with the waterfowl elite 3.5, then picked up a camo 3.5 and then a black synthetic 3.0. If I did it over again, I don’t think I’d pay the extra money for the elite. The cerakote, extended chokes and upgraded front bead are nice, but not worth the extra $. You can upgrade the bead and chokes for significantly less than the cost of the upcharge for the elite. If cerakote is important to you, it might be worth it though. Regardless of “trim level” they’re fantastic shotguns for the money.

 

[CjMelendrez]

good to hear!! thanks for the help!

 

[Trout&Buck]

My vote is for the black synthetic. It's a couple hundred dollars cheaper and I know that I personally would be way more upset dinging up a wood stock than a plastic one.