franchi or stoeger

[drakeslayer]

i apologize for my ignorance, but could someone help? i went to the local gunshop to buy a stoeger model 2000, and the gunsmith talked me out of it. he told me there is a new franchi coming in may or june. i didnt catch the model. does anyone know about it?

[ArcherDude]

I think they are talking about the Franchi I-12. I went just today to take a look for myself and i have to say it looks like a very nice gun. It felt like it had good balance and was easy to move around They had the Wood for $569 and the Camo for $599 but i am going to buy the Synthetic Model. The trigger assembly has a machined look to it and i think that satin black fits the gun better. May is my birthday so i will buy one then.

[TeddyBoy]

I just check both of these guns out and the Stoeger 2000 seems alittle bit like the Mossberg 935 eventhough its a pump. I also like the I-12, in the synthetic and priced at $575.00

[drakeslayer]

they told me it was called the diamond and it goes for about $800

[BLACK JACK]

Stay away from both the Franchi I-12 and the Stoger model 2000. My brother had both and they both jammed allot. The inertia principle is the same as Benelli but they are very different guns on the inside. Cough up the extra dough for the Benelli you won't regret it.

[GunCrazyD]

the Franchi will be a nice gun.......that is worth it....

[Warbirds]

You should hope nothing litte goes wrong with it. Franchi has had mine for over 6 weeks now and refuses to replace it & they seem to be in no hurry to fix it.

Franchi Customer service = A Joke!

My gun failed after less the 500 rounds. For my experience the Diamond was the worst investment I've ever made. I wouldnt recomend a Franchi Diamond to anyone.

Good luck,
Warbirds