Franchi?

[jltimm]

I was wondering if anyone has any expierience or opinions on this brand of gun in a semi-auto?

[1tofish]

Bought a 20 semi-auto for my wife. She goes grouse hunting with me and does some duck hunting. It's a nice light gun for her to carry. That being said, it also has a little kick to it. It's chambered for 2 3/4" only which makes it a little hard to find Duck Loads. She likes the gun, and it has performed great in the field. It's basically a Benelli, without the fancy wood stock. It has the screw in chokes, which is nice. Would I buy her the same gun again, maybe. I would like to have a 3" chamber, but other than it's a nice gun.

[bpoli2]

I have the 12 ga. 3 inch and have had no problems with it. Friends have semi in the 12 and 20 gauge. All great light guns

[captkev]

I've shot the SPAS-12 some years back, it seemed to work great but it was heavy, Its not a good bird gun in my opinion, but for home security, I'd hate to have it poited my way.

[thore]

My favorite brand. I own the churchill and the Alcione ( -forgive the spelling) It's too bad that Berretta, Benelli, and Franchi are all the same company now because they used to be alot cheaper before this. But I think you would be satisfied with a Franchi nonetheless

[Heidi]

I love my Franchi 28 gauge. Seems very well made

[nolte]

Buddy of mine bought one and was telling how great it was. He told me how he got the same gun as my Benelli for much cheaper. A year later he bought a Benelli. I shot his and wasn't that big of a fan, but if it fits you and you like it. Go for it.

[CodyDawg]

I own a Franchi auto from about 1993. I dont shoot well with it compared to my Beretta. Plus, it shows way more wear than the Beretta does...the Beretta has over 10,000 rounds through it, the Franchi less than 1,000.

I see so many questions about cheap autos on this forum, remember, you get what you pay for.

[Kodiak]

I had a varimax 912 12ga. semi-auto, biggest piece of junk i ever owned! Sold it less than a year after i bought it. I got an SBE and have been in love ever since. Dont waste your money on a mistake like i did!

[labdad]

I made the same mistake as Kodiak, I bought it as a back up for my SBE. Tried sending it back you the company to fix a cycling problem and they basically flipped me the bird. But I did get my money back from the dealer, I’d never recommend them.