? for I12 owners

**Hunting_Dad** · 05-18-2006, 08:02 AM

Before I drive two hours to check out a Franch I12, I was hoping someone here might be able answer a question for me: Does the I12 come tapped for a scope rail? I am looking for a turkey gun primarily, but it will likely serve double duty as a waterfowl gun. Thanks
GW

**tucker301** · 05-18-2006, 08:19 AM

I don't think they are, but you can certainly have it done later for little cost.

A wrod of caution: Make sure you're getting a current model. There have been a number of problems associated with the first year I-12's.

**Hunting_Dad** · 05-18-2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks Tucker,
I was originally looking at the Stoeger as an economical choice having read good reviews on here and other sites , but some have raised doubts about the reciever on the Stoeger being able to handle heavy loads with a tapped scope mount. Do you know if the Franchi is a heavier steel than the Stoeger?

[ 05-18-2006, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Hunting_Dad ]

**tucker301** · 05-18-2006, 11:49 AM

In general, Franchi makes better guns using better quality materials and craftsmanship than does Stoeger.

I'd consider buying an I-12, especially since the kinks seem to have been worked out.
I have no interest in owning anything made by Stoeger at any price.

**Hunting_Dad** · 05-18-2006, 11:52 AM

Gotcha, thanks. It looks like I have a ride ahead of me in the near fuuture.

**xd9x19** · 05-18-2006, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Hunting_Dad:
Before I drive two hours to check out a Franch I12, I was hoping someone here might be able answer a question for me: Does the I12 come tapped for a scope rail? I am looking for a turkey gun primarily, but it will likely serve double duty as a waterfowl gun. Thanks
GW

Hunting_Dad, I think the I-12's ARE tapped for a mount. I'm somewhat of a gun novice, but on the top of the receiver and down the "centerline" of my I-12, I have two spots that have something that looks like "plugs". They're flush with the receiver, but they appear to me to be spaced appropriately for a scope mount.

If you REALLY want to know before you go on your drive, go over to the Franchi message board @ Shotgunworld.com and post your question. A guy using the handle Worc will probably answer your questions within a day or two.

**tucker301** · 05-18-2006, 04:08 PM

xd9x19,
Yes, those plugs indicate the receiver is drilled and tapped.
They are typically rubber/plastic material that can be gently pushed out from the inside of the receiver to reveal the threaded holes.

Probably a Weaver #93 on the spacing, but the dealer can confirm that.

**Case Collector** · 05-21-2006, 03:07 PM

I just purchased a new I-12 on 4/1/06. It is definitely NOT drilled or tapped. The gun has functioned flawlessly so far (125 rounds). I have not yet checked patterns with the various chokes.