Franchi Affinity
Luigi Franchi S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production · 2012
Also known as: Affinity 12 Gauge
Overview
The Franchi Affinity is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun introduced in 2012 by the Italian maker Luigi Franchi. It is powered by the Inertia Driven operating system shared with parent company Benelli, a simple and clean-running mechanism that uses the recoil energy of the fired shell to cycle the rotating bolt with very few moving parts. Lightweight at around 3.1 kg thanks to an aluminum-alloy receiver, it chambers 2¾- and 3-inch shells, feeds from a four-round tubular magazine, and ships with a ventilated rib, three interchangeable choke tubes, and a shim kit for adjusting drop and cast. Sold as an affordable, reliable field and waterfowl gun, the original Affinity established the platform that Franchi later expanded into the Affinity 3 and 3.5 lines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3130 g (110.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1251 mm (49.25") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Inertia Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Internal Hammer |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Crossbolt Safety
- Features: Inertia Driven Action, Ventilated Rib, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Oversized Bolt Release, Oversized Loading Port, Adjustable Length Of Pull Shims, Tsa Recoil Pad
Variants
- Franchi Affinity 3 — Redesign
- Franchi Affinity 3.5 — Magnum Chamber
- Franchi Affinity 3 Sporting — Competition
Production
Production years: 2012-present
Civilian sporting shotgun; production figures not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
The Affinity is the base model of Franchi's inertia-operated semi-auto line; the later Affinity 3 (2017) added the Twin Shock Absorber (TSA) recoil pad as standard and refined ergonomics, and the Affinity 3.5 added a 3.5-inch magnum chamber for heavy waterfowl loads.
Background
The Affinity brought Benelli's proven Inertia Driven action to a more affordable price point under the Franchi name, both brands belonging to the Beretta Holding group, making inertia-operated reliability accessible to budget-minded hunters and clay shooters.