

One of the biggest surprises on these guns is their lightweight builds. I’m a big fan of these shotguns and I love that they come in a variety of styles including the classic matte black, classy A-grade satin walnut, and outdoorsy camos. Take one look at a Franchi Affinity and you’ll see a blend of elegant Italian engineering, slim and sleek designs, and advanced controls.

Shouldering and aiming the Affinity 3.5 is like pointing your finger- you will instantly know what “right” feels like. Each model is also fitted with a waterproof camo sling. Three choke tubes are supplied with the Affinity 3.5, including IC, M and F (choke wrench included). These Affinity 3.5’s are available in two finishes and come with either a 26-or 28-inch weather-resistant Cerakote finished barrel that sports a stepped, ventilated-rib with upgraded fiber-optic sights.

The stock is also trim and includes an internal balance weight that can be removed to customize weight-distribution. Handling is optimized thanks to the slim forend profile made possible by the recoil spring being efficiently housed around the magazine tube.

Together, Franchi’s Inertian Driven system and TSA pad-which absorbs up to 50% of the recoil- translate into a pleasant shooting experience no matter the conditions. The Affinity 3.5 feels and handles like a smaller-gauge shotgun while offering the full capabilities of today’s 3.5” shells. Power should be an asset, never a liability.
