Franchi Affinity News Today

SHOT Show and Shot Guns go together like peas and carrots. We emptied a pile and half of shells, and these are the boom sticks that tickled our fancy.

These are 10 of the most exciting and innovative new shotguns for 2024, including the Browning 20-gauge A5 and Beretta Silver Pigeon V.

Our experts tested the best red dot sights for pistols, rifles, and shotguns for hunting and target shooting. We reviewed sights from Vortex, Bushnell, and more.

We tested the best duck hunting shotguns on the range and in the marsh. These are our picks for top semi-autos, pumps, and sub-gauges.

Thanks to technological advancements in ammunition, the 20-gauge is now nearly as capable as a 12-gauge. But, it wasn’t always that way, not was it always viewed in a positive light.

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with the Franchi USA Affinity Turkey Elite in 20 gauge, a package designed for the pursuit of wild turkey.

A waterfowler's favorite, Franchi's Affinity 3 and 3.5 Waterfowl Elite operates in inertia-driven and sports ergonomic-friendly features.

Our reviewer finds the Franchi Affinity to be a very practical semi-automatic, making an excellent pigeon shooting and wildfowling gun

Mike George advises on buying second-hand semi-auto shotguns Over the years the Italians have made some super semi-autos. In the 1970s, Franchi autos were a great favourite among pigeon shooters while some of the Berettas from the 1980s – notably the A302 and the A303 – were legendary for their toughness, good handling, and long life. In fact, a lightly-used A303 is still worth buying, even if it may be over 30 years old. Then, during the 80s, we went through a phase when Franchi spares were...

Advantages of semi-automatics They are relatively cheap, so first-time buyers are immediately drawn to the attractive price tag. Also, it should not be overlooked that the option of a third shot is a lure to newcomers. This is especially true in a pigeon hide, where many start on coming into the sport. As we gain more experience, we discover that the third shot is rarely used other than in desperation, but it is part of human nature to automatically think three is better than two. Very few begi...