I am a firm believer in instant gratification. I recently purchased a 720 and can attest to the fact that it is a fine gun. Maintenance doesn't seem to be any more of a pita than other gas guns I own, and for me, the fit is perfect out of the box.
You might want to contact Ray Tanner at:
http://www.tannerssportcenter.com/
for a price.
By the way, Franchi customer service is second-to-none.