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I remember the first time I shouldered a Franchi Affinity 3. It wasn’t on a fancy clays course, but in a damp Missouri timber bottom, chasing squirrels. The gun just worked. The Franchi Affinity 3, Semi-Auto, 20 Ga, 3″, 26″, Black Synthetic is a lightweight, inertia-driven shotgun built for reliability in the field. It’s a no-fuss hunting tool that balances quick handling with soft recoil, making it a top pick for upland birds, small game, and even introductory waterfowling. At 5.8 pounds, it’s a joy to carry all day.
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Here’s the thing—after putting a few hundred rounds of everything from light 7/8-oz target loads to 3″ magnums through it, the action has never hiccupped. That’s the beauty of Franchi’s inertia system, borrowed from its parent company, Benelli. It’s simple, self-cleaning, and incredibly dependable. You get Benelli-grade reliability without the premium price tag, which sits at $704.06. This model, with its 26″ barrel and black synthetic stock, is the definition of a workhorse. It’s drop-in ready for any hunt you have in mind, requiring no break-in period or special tuning.
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What Makes It Tick
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The heart of the Affinity 3 is its inertia-driven bolt. Unlike gas-operated shotguns that can be finicky with ammo and get dirty fast, this system uses the gun’s own recoil to cycle. The result? You can switch between light target loads and heavy hunting shells without adjusting a thing. It just runs. The 20-gauge chamber handles 3″ shells, giving you plenty of payload options for everything from doves to ducks. The 26″ barrel is a sweet spot—long enough for a smooth swing on crossing shots, but short enough to be quick and manageable in thick cover.
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Handling is where this gun truly shines. The balance point is right over your front hand, making it feel lively and instinctive. The synthetic stock is durable and weather-resistant, with a text
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