# FRANCHI Affinity 12-Gauge Semi-Auto, Black Synthetic Shotgun

**Brand:** Franchi
**Category:** Semi-Automatic Shotguns
**Caliber:** 12 Gauge

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 12 Gauge
- **Barrel Length:** 28"
- **Capacity:** 4 rounds
- **Weight:** 112 oz
- **Overall Length:** 49.5"
- **UPC:** 650350410952
- **SKU:** UCBRsy2vI

## Description

The Affinity is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 3.5-inch chamber and 28-inch barrel. It weighs 7.0 lbs and runs on a gas-operated action that cycles reliably across a range of loads.

### Key Specifications
- **Gauge:** 12
- **Chamber Length:** 3.5 inches
- **Barrel Length:** 28 inches
- **Stock:** Black Synthetic
- **Overall Length:** 49.5 inches
- **Weight:** 7.0 lbs
- **Magazine Capacity:** 4+1 rounds
- **Chokes:** F (Full), IC (Improved Cylinder), M (Modified)
- **Sights:** Fiber optic red-bar front sight
- **Length of Pull:** 14 3/8 inches

### Detailed Features
The semi-automatic action gives quicker follow-up shots than a pump, which matters on fast-moving birds or clay targets. The fiber optic front sight picks up quickly in low light. Three interchangeable chokes (Full, Improved Cylinder, Modified) let you adjust the pattern for different hunting situations or competitive shooting. The black synthetic stock is weather-resistant and handles field conditions without the maintenance a wood stock requires.

At 7 lbs and with a 3.5-inch chamber, the Affinity handles heavy magnum waterfowl loads while staying manageable on lighter upland field loads.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> There's been times where it has not always been the most reliable shotgun but I think most of those issues are my fault.
>
> — [Hoke Outdoors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAND7wW8wQk&t=30s)

> Guns and sand don't really go together but this thing seems really susceptible to that action getting gum up by the sand.
>
> — [Hoke Outdoors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAND7wW8wQk&t=113s)

> I would uh recommend this gun I think it's a great budget semi-auto you know it's not a not as cheap as a Stoger but I think it's a much better made than a Stoger.
>
> — [Hoke Outdoors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAND7wW8wQk&t=470s)

> I've been impressed with how this thing's held up I feel like it fits me still better than any other shotgun.
>
> — [Hoke Outdoors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAND7wW8wQk&t=484s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The Franchi Affinity has a good reputation among hunters and clay shooters, primarily for its reliability and smooth cycling. Most users note that it runs without fuss across a variety of loads, which is the main thing you want from a semi-auto shotgun.

The lightweight build and manageable recoil come up often in positive reviews. Hunters carrying it through a full day appreciate both. The synthetic stock holds up well in wet conditions, and field disassembly for cleaning is straightforward.

The main complaints are about aftermarket support: the selection of accessories and replacement parts is narrower than what you'd find for more common platforms, which frustrates shooters who like to customize. A few users also wish the purchase included a wider variety of choke tubes.

Overall, the Affinity sits in a solid spot as a mid-priced semi-auto: reliable enough for serious hunting use, light enough to carry all day, and priced below the Italian competition from Beretta or Benelli that shares similar DNA.

## Pricing

**1 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Guns Com | $999.00 |

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