January 2025, Accokeek, MD – Since its introduction, Franchi’s Affinity 3 and Affinity 3.5 semi-auto shotguns have served as regular companions in duck blinds, upland fields, and aggressive venues throughout the nation and world wide. For 2025, Franchi proudly unveils the subsequent technology of this sporting arm because the model’s first all-new semi-auto platform in over a decade.
The brand new-generation Affinity 3 and three.5 semi-auto Inertia Pushed® shotguns are constructed round a recent inventory design that not solely highlights the model’s Italian artistry DNA but additionally boosts ergonomics for quicker, extra optimistic dealing with in all capturing situations. A thinner forend with elevated checkering provides a greater maintain and snappier swings. This idea extends to the grip, the place the checkering is distributed larger and farther again on the grip to boost management.
Aesthetics haven’t been ignored within the new inventory design. Clear strains circulate gracefully from the grip, throughout the receiver, and into the forend, creating a visible continuity that displays the shotgun’s beautiful ergonomics and precision building. This design can be supported by a brand new set off guard that subtly blends with the general profile.
This set off guard is a part of the new-generation Affinity’s practical upgrades. By increasing the guard to a extra rectangular profile, Franchi designers created extra room for the set off finger — notably when sporting gloves. The brand new Affinity additionally options an up to date journal cap, and the bolt launch button is now rectangular (versus round) with raised edging for extra optimistic manipulation.
One other vital enchancment is the addition of a two-piece shell latch. By shifting to a two-piece building, shooters can load the shotgun quicker and with much less effort than with a traditional one-piece shell latch design.
Lastly, the brand new Affinity semi-auto addresses ergonomics with a brand new adjustable recoil pad system that mitigates perceived recoil by as much as 50%. The usual size of pull will be shortened, offering an optimum setup for many physique sorts. This technique delivers efficiency that hunters and opponents have come to count on.
The Affinity 3.5 is available in 12-gauge, 2 3/4-, 3-, and three 1/2-inch chambering with a 28-inch barrel. Shoppers can select between three finishes: black artificial/matte blue, Realtree® Max-7™, and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™.
The Affinity 3 is obtainable in 28- and 26-inch barrel lengths chambered in 12-gauge 2 3/4- and 3-inch with three end choices: black artificial/matte blue, Realtree® Max-7™, and Mossy Oak® Bottomland™. Hunters with a lean towards the standard can go for the brand new Affinity 3 with a 28-inch barrel. MSRP: $1079 – $1379 relying on mannequin.
To be taught extra about Franchi’s shotguns and bolt-action rifles, go to FranchiUSA.com.
