Looking for 12ga semi auto

[Mikedxt]

Checking to see if anything is out there before buying new. Looking for a 12ga 3½" semi auto shotgun. Not interested in any Stoegers. Located in ocean county but willing to take a ride if need be. 

 

[vdep217]

1 hour ago, Mikedxt said:

Checking to see if anything is out there before buying new. Looking for a 12ga 3½" semi auto shotgun. Not interested in any Stoegers. Located in ocean county but willing to take a ride if need be. 

 

Curious why no stoeger.  I love my 3500.

[Mikedxt]

Just not a fan of them. 

[Eyesofthewoods]

I have the franchi affinity 3.5. It wasn’t the cheapest gun but also not super expensive $1200-1400 depending.  It does the job for most things I need it for.  Just a recomendation.

[Mikedxt]

19 minutes ago, Eyesofthewoods said:

I have the franchi affinity 3.5. It wasn’t the cheapest gun but also not super expensive $1200-1400 depending.  It does the job for most things I need it for.  Just a recomendation.

I'm most likely likely going to get the browning silver field or the A5. I have a Belgium a5 and love it. Figured I'd ask here first. 

[archer36]

Are they 3.5"?

[Sako76]

PM sent.

[MikeStaten]

If you reconsider your options, Sportsman’s Warehouse has pretty good deals on the Franchi Affinity.  Here’s one for $850, $750 for the all black model.  I compared the affinity to my benelli m2 and there is not a lot of difference between the two.   https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/franchi-affinity-35-12-gauge-3-12in-realtree-max-7-semi-automatic-shotgun-28in/p/1877498

[Mikedxt]

Thanks all. I ended up buying a new browning silver field at a local dealer. 

[Otter]

What do they cost now ? I bought one when they first came out in 05' or 06' at Harry's.  $ 775

[roy381]

1 hour ago, Otter said:

What do they cost now ? I bought one when they first came out in 05' or 06' at Harry's.  $ 775

Harry's was a great place. I remember the old wood floors in the place.  Great place to go back in the day.

[Mikedxt]

2 hours ago, Otter said:

What do they cost now ? I bought one when they first came out in 05' or 06' at Harry's.  $ 775

Shooters in west creek had it for $999. 

3.5 " chamber, 28" barrel, FDE cerakoted barrel and reciever with Auric camo stock. 

[MikeStaten]

37 minutes ago, Mikedxt said:

Shooters in west creek had it for $999. 

3.5 " chamber, 28" barrel, FDE cerakoted barrel and reciever with Auric camo stock. 

Nice looking gun.   Good luck with it.  

[OldPiney Woods]

1 hour ago, roy381 said:

Harry's was a great place. I remember the old wood floors in the place.  Great place to go back in the day.

Yeah Harry’s was great. I spent a lot of time in there back in the good old days. Nice old style sporting goods store. I lived only a few miles from there. Bought my first shotgun there in 1968 and first hand gun in 1972.