Posted: 4/24/2015 1:33:06 AM EDT
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I've been using my 870 with an extension for a while now. I'm at the point where getting an autoloading shotgun will definitely reduce my times. I'm not amazing yet but I'm much better :)
So, I found a used benelli SBE I (not II) with a wood stock for $650. I would get an extension and work any other upgrades as needed. I also have new m3000's available locally for $499, and I've found parts online to upgrade easily as well. I can also get a franchi affinity for about $600. I've felt them all, and the franchi and benelli definitely feel 'nicer' in the hand but all fit my body well. I'm not really concerned with aesthetics My question is should i jump on the benelli SBE? Or would I be better off going with another gun? I haven't heard a lot about the older SBE-I's and how they would work in 3 gun...hey have a 3.5" chamber and the loading port is nice and large to suit. I don't know how they shoot or how reliable they are. The m3000's seem like a great value, but I'm not sure how it'd stack up against the franchi or sbe. Thanks for your input! |
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The Franchi Affinity is hugely overlooked. It's Benelli's idea of what a Stoeger M3000 should be, and is more compatible in terms of parts you'd want to replace for 3-gun with M2 parts so the built-in aftermarket is bigger.
Check out my video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3w0auqskDI |
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Originally Posted By Spart:
The Franchi Affinity is hugely overlooked. It's Benelli's idea of what a Stoeger M3000 should be, and is more compatible in terms of parts you'd want to replace for 3-gun with M2 parts so the built-in aftermarket is bigger. Check out my video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3w0auqskDI I agree. The Franchi Affinity has huge potential in the 3-gun game as a budget friendly gun. MOA Prevision is working on competition ready model as we speak. I plan to run the heck out of it and prove its worth. 
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