Franchi I-12

Kirby · April 15, 2005, 05:00 PM

I'm looking for a good semi auto shotgun. I recently payed a visit to a local Dick's and picked up a Franchi catalogue. The I-12 caught my eye. Has anyone handled one yet? Are they reliable, and are they okay for an entry level shotgun? Thanks

Steamboatsig · April 20, 2005, 05:02 PM

I dont know anything about the I-12 but I got the 712 Raptor. I like it. I had to do some stock work to it, but it sure is purty. The difference is that the I-12 uses Benelli's Inertia Driven technology and the 712 is gas operated.

Christopher II · April 20, 2005, 05:08 PM

I have a matched pair of Franchi 612 Defense shotguns. They work, and work, and work, and just keep on working. Never had a failure with either one, in well over a thousand rounds (everything from Remington Magnum 2-3/4" slugs to 2-1/2" dram dove loads.) Low recoil, quick cycle time, and not too heavy. I love them.

So of course, Franchi discontinued the 612 series last year. Hence the matched pair - I'm looking for a third...

- Chris

Steamboatsig · April 22, 2005, 03:20 PM

I also received my Franchi catalog in the mail. The I-12 looks hot! I still think that the 712 Raptor is the best looking shotgun out there, but the I-12 looks to have everything you would want in a shotgun.

April 15, 2005, 05:00 PM	#1
Kirby Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2004 Posts: 10	Franchi I-12 I'm looking for a good semi auto shotgun. I recently payed a visit to a local Dick's and picked up a Franchi catalogue. The I-12 caught my eye. Has anyone handled one yet? Are they reliable, and are they okay for an entry level shotgun? Thanks

April 20, 2005, 05:08 PM	#3
Christopher II Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,349	I have a matched pair of Franchi 612 Defense shotguns. They work, and work, and work, and just keep on working. Never had a failure with either one, in well over a thousand rounds (everything from Remington Magnum 2-3/4" slugs to 2-1/2" dram dove loads.) Low recoil, quick cycle time, and not too heavy. I love them. So of course, Franchi discontinued the 612 series last year. Hence the matched pair - I'm looking for a third... - Chris __________________ "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key

April 20, 2005, 05:02 PM	#2
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	I dont know anything about the I-12 but I got the 712 Raptor. I like it. I had to do some stock work to it, but it sure is purty. The difference is that the I-12 uses Benelli's Inertia Driven technology and the 712 is gas operated.

April 22, 2005, 03:20 PM	#4
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	I also received my Franchi catalog in the mail. The I-12 looks hot! I still think that the 712 Raptor is the best looking shotgun out there, but the I-12 looks to have everything you would want in a shotgun.