Franchi vs. Benelli mechanism

jiminminn · November 12, 2006, 09:17 PM

I understand the basic difference between a gas operated and a mechanical operated semi-auto. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Franchi and the Benelli. The are both mechanical are the essentially the same?
Thanks
Jim

hksigwalther · November 13, 2006, 12:42 PM

Which Franchi?

The I-12, IIRC, is the same inertia recoil system of the Benellis. I think the 712 and 720 is also but not entirely sure. The 48 AL is a long stroke recoil like the old Auto 5. They've since dropped their gas op guns a long time ago before Benelli took them over.

November 12, 2006, 09:17 PM	#1
jiminminn Junior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7	Franchi vs. Benelli mechanism I understand the basic difference between a gas operated and a mechanical operated semi-auto. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Franchi and the Benelli. The are both mechanical are the essentially the same? Thanks Jim

November 13, 2006, 12:42 PM	#2
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	Which Franchi? The I-12, IIRC, is the same inertia recoil system of the Benellis. I think the 712 and 720 is also but not entirely sure. The 48 AL is a long stroke recoil like the old Auto 5. They've since dropped their gas op guns a long time ago before Benelli took them over. __________________ - Ron V.