The Franchi Affinity is a left-handed 12 GA semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, black synthetic stock, and a 4+1 capacity. At 6.5 lbs and 49.25 inches overall, it's light enough to carry comfortably for a full day in the field. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Affinity 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4 Rounds (plus 1 in the chamber) 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber Size: 2.75 inches 
• Weight: Approximately 6.5 lbs (104 oz) 
• Overall Length: 49.25 inches 
• Finish: Black Synthetic Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

The fiber optic red bar front sight picks up well in low-light conditions. Drop at heel is adjustable from 2" to 2.5", so you can dial in the fit rather than shoot with whatever the factory set. Three chokes are included -- Full, Improved Cylinder, and Modified -- covering most field and range situations. The synthetic stock handles weather without warping or needing refinishing.

Left-handed shooters are the primary audience here, and most of them have positive things to say. The Affinity platform is well-regarded for reliability across a range of loads, and the left-hand-specific layout -- controls, ejection, everything -- gets consistent credit as a genuine improvement over shooting a mirrored right-hand gun.

Weight comes up often as a selling point. At 6.5 lbs the gun doesn't wear on you during long hunts, and the semi-auto action softens the felt recoil compared to a pump.

Critiques are fairly predictable. Some users found the gun needed a break-in period before running lighter field loads without issue. Aftermarket accessories designed specifically for the left-hand version are limited, which frustrates owners who want to customize the stock or add accessories. A few mentions of heavier loads producing more felt recoil than expected, though that's partly a function of the load itself.