I know nothing about the Franchi, but the Ithaca is a JMB design, well executed. I suggest getting the Ithaca our of the two.
I DO regard the 870 as close to optimum for a HD shotgun,but again, any reliable shotgun of at least two shot capacity is oneheckuva HD tool in TRAINED hands.
In fact,you might want to get a used 870 and spend the difference on ammo and training.
Also, since you're a tyro, there's an old thread here about proper mounting techniques.
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