Franchi pumpaction - Your opinion please.

**Mossberg** · 15-11-2009, 10:39

Hi all. I bought this Franchi pumpaction about a year ago. Still waiting for the license md217, but specifically with IDPA 3 gun in mind.

I realize that it might not be the best, but I guess you have to start somewear.

Would like to hear your opinion on the gun please...

Sorry about the poor pic quality.

**Count Bla** · 15-11-2009, 14:02

Originally Posted by Mossberg

I realize that it might not be the best, but I guess you have to start somewear.

Unless its pretty much reamed to the point where it cannot be shot reliably, I do not see what can possibly be wrong with a Franchi pump gun. All the Franchi's that I've shot, were exceptionally good and a lot of fun to shoot.

I think you bought an excellent shotgun, my friend. The "best" gun is the one that you can shoot best IMO.

**andy_760901** · 15-11-2009, 14:26

Mossberg.

I bought the exact same model Franchi, this pump model is the SAS-12. A fine buy in my opinion. why on earth would you think that it is anything short of delightful?

It is the right name, now if only i could find a Franchi SPAS 12 ;)

**Mossberg** · 15-11-2009, 16:19

Thanks Andy,
I'm no expert on shotguns, that's why I said "might not be the best".
In my mind I believe I bought a bargain, only paid R750. I guess that's why I thought it might not be the best.

**Analyst** · 15-11-2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by Mossberg

only paid R750

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**claassdj** · 15-11-2009, 20:52

I personally think you got a hell of a deal. I have a Franchi pump whichis about 15 18 years old which has chewed its way through approx 25 000 rounds and its still good.

**KK20** · 15-11-2009, 22:06

the franchi you have is EXCELLENT.
well made , excellent materials used in the manufature .
excellent design and variants available .

andc if you want to sell it PM me

**Mossberg** · 17-11-2009, 17:04

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Feel much better know.

Sorry KK20, I think I'll hang on to the idea of having it.

When the license eventually comes through grn1 the real fun will start. fighting0035

DS · 17-11-2009, 19:14

Franchi pump tup

Franchi semi auto is a hit or a miss from what I hear. confused0083

**KK20** · 17-11-2009, 19:31

wrt to the franchi semi auto specifically the more common 500 series ( 501, 502 etc ) the earlier version came out with a twin port in the gas chamber which was sensitive to ammo types.
the later newer designed with 4 port and rubber O ring is able to digest a variety of ammo with self adjustment and its an exellent weapon. along with the 1100.