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.