NEW I-12 Synthetic

[birddog]

http://tinypic.com/1ggbnt

Whatchya tink?

[ 01-25-2005, 04:41 PM: Message edited by: birddog ]

[Bill B]

Looks like some engineer liked the looks of the Browning Cynergy or Benelli Nova. I prefer the more traditional lines of the the 612. Just tell this engineer to keep his paws off the Alcione line.

[tsg912]

I like the look. I believe the trigger guard looks similar to the new sbeII. The bolt looks a little short, does it have 3.5" capabilities? What's the weight on this? Does it use the Variomax gas system or the inertia system like Benelli and Stoeger? I'd like to have all the spec info on it and see it in max-4 hd. Birddog, keep us informed on the progress of this fine looking firearm.

[cb]

Here's a Max-4 pic http://media.benelliusa.com/Upload/Franchi/Product-Photos/I12-Max4-12ga.jpg

The title says I-12 Inertia

[ 01-26-2005, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: cb ]

[EFLOYD]

The bolt appears to have the Benelli "Inertia Driven" symbol on it. Looks as though guns are going the same route as vehicles nowadays.....look at the lines on that thing. I see it now...the unveiling show with all the latest 'concept' designs in the firearms market.

[tsg912]

I just got my 912 not even a year ago. I absolutely love it. I believe Franchi makes a great product. Now I have to go broke again and get this beautiful gun when it hits the market. I cannot wait to see the specs on this gun. I like this look over the benelli cordoba. I hope they use a better camo dip on the new guns, the dip on my 912 scratches easy, but I chalk it up to character.

[tucker301]

I like it very much!
Only thing I'd add would a bead so that I could aim it :D

I'm almost wishing I hadn't bought that SBEII....almost.

[BenelliBoy]

I like it alot! maybe almost enough to start savin.
You think they will put a bead on it. Or maybe you have to buy one to put on it. Just wonderin. Cant wait to see specs on this new Franchi.
Just my 3 cents,
BenelliBoy

[dukY]

anyone have a clue on what it might run?? price??

[franchifan]

Originally posted by dukY:
anyone have a clue on what it might run?? price?? It was launched in Vegas' ShotShow last week at less than 700 dollars (synt vers.)
I'm surprised: it's better than a Benelli at half price...
Who tell more??

[tsg912]

Franchi’s new semi-auto I-12 also incorporates the Benelli inertia bolt system, allowing the 12-gauge to digest anything from trap loads to three-inch magnum shells. Available in several barrel lengths, it can be had with a walnut stock (SRP: $760), black synthetic (SRP: $660) or in either Max 4 or Timber HD camo (SRP: $730).

I found this info at: http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/gear/article/0,19912,1020800-1,00.html

This website tell all about the shotguns at the 2005 shotshow. Unfortunately it only appears to be available in 3" chamber, but who knows maybe next year they will have it with 3.5" capabilities. Although it is not a bad price for this quality of firearm. I only wish Franchi would make a semi-auto youth shotgun for the smaller framed folks.