Loving my Affinity 3 so far. First time out with it was on a pheasant hunt and the performance was flawless. I used Kent fastlead 2 3/4 and Kent faststeel 2.0 in 3 inch.

Because of the spring location in the forearm, I like the balance of the gun.

Well done sir.

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Nice review. I will add my 2 cents since I own a couple Benellis and recently handled an Affinity 3. Best I can tell, this is essentially a re-badged Montefeltro. The one that I handled had wooden furniture and "black" hardware. I think the main reason for the price difference between the two lies mainly in the overall finish differences between them. So far as that goes, the grade and finish of the wood on the Affinity was not as nice as the Montefeltro, but still nice nonetheless. The barrel also appears, to my eyes anyways, to be parkerized instead of blued, which I do not see as a bad thing. Parkerized finishes have a penchant for soaking up oil, which is great for protection from rust. The barrel also has a stepped rib. You'll need to step up to a Silver Featheweight or Ultralight to get that on a Montefeltro, and those start around $1600. The stepped rib on the Affinity also appears to be a little taller than that on the higher end Montefeltros, which would probably be a welcome addition for those with a longer neck. It would probably also help make the gun a decent trap shooter. So far as fit goes, I think the quality of fit is every bit as good as a Benelli. My only dig against this shotgun is that it appears to have a proprietary recoil pad. It has a weird shape to it where it attaches to the stock. If you don't like the recoil pad and want to change it, I don't think you are going to have any luck finding an aftermarket option. While these may be considered a "low budget" Benelli, considering what they sell for ($1100 in my neck of the woods) I personally hardly consider them low budget. In fact, I've seen the entry level Montefeltro at the same price. The last thing that I will add is a slight correction. These are in fact made in Italy. Benelli's U.S. headquarters in Accokeek Maryland serves as the U.S. importer for their firearms, and I believe also as their warranty center.

I’ve got Franchi, Browning, and Beretta, and I’ve learned the hard way. All the 3.5’s can at times have issues with 2 3/4 light loads. Simply Use a 3” chambered gun for the dove fields and skeet range, and use 3.5” chambered guns for ducks and geese.

Does chuck mobile fit this shotgun?

Where did you get the choke from?

Got one

I am somewhat new to semi-autos and I had always heard that 3.5 guns won’t cycle 2-3/4 shells. I bought the affinity 3.5 because a buddy of mine had one and swore by it. Took it to shoot clays this weekend and it failed to cycle every time. Is there any way around this? I bought the gun for crane/goose/Turkey hunting but I’d like to be able to shoot clays as well.

Did you buy it new or used? You said both !!

Do you have issues cycling shells like heavy metal or kent shells that have the rounded brass my affinity 3.5 doesn't like to cycle them even if they are 3.5 inch shells

Good review, Thanks! ,,, I believe the gun is made in Italy, imported by Benelli, owned by Beretta

I use mine for coyotes and it delivers dirt naps out to 60 yards.

How’s the buckshot pattern and what choke do recommend to hold the pattern tight?

Muy excelentes arma amigos excelentes

Which model number is this gun? It has a number? Because franchi has so many similar one.

I jave a stoeger 3500 and it looks identical to yours even when you dissassembled it the parts look exactly the same. Probably made in the same factory.

Mine broke in the first 25 rounds. First it double feeds. Now the bolt stays back.

I started have double feeding issues with mine after 2 years. Very disappointed.

Dang, who’s paying 1,200? I just bought the Elite affinity today and paid $1100.

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