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manitoubeachman · March 16, 2010, 10:42 AM

I think my Franchi -12 diamond is a true work of art, its fit and finish are excellent, it has never failed me whether at the range or in the field. I have looked at other I-12's (not Diamonds or Limiteds), and there is a differance in fit and finish of the guns, You get what you pays for. As for comparing a Stoeger to the Franchi there simply is no comparision.The stoegers are crude in fit and finish, and do not seem to come up as good, they are also imported from turkey unlike the franchi's that are made in Italy, which is known for being the home of fine gun makers. The 2 piece recoil pads found on the Franchi's are wonderful. Both Franchi and stoeger are owned by Beretta, with Stoeger being the Budget line. You figure out which is btter Franchi I-12 or then Stoeger. As for me, I'll stick with Franchi, Firends of mine have shot my Franchi and have told if they would have only tried my Franchi before they bought their Browning, they wopuld have bought a Franchi.

March 16, 2010, 10:42 AM	#15
manitoubeachman Junior Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Location: Manitou Beach MI Posts: 1	Franchi I-12 diamond I think my Franchi -12 diamond is a true work of art, its fit and finish are excellent, it has never failed me whether at the range or in the field. I have looked at other I-12's (not Diamonds or Limiteds), and there is a differance in fit and finish of the guns, You get what you pays for. As for comparing a Stoeger to the Franchi there simply is no comparision.The stoegers are crude in fit and finish, and do not seem to come up as good, they are also imported from turkey unlike the franchi's that are made in Italy, which is known for being the home of fine gun makers. The 2 piece recoil pads found on the Franchi's are wonderful. Both Franchi and stoeger are owned by Beretta, with Stoeger being the Budget line. You figure out which is btter Franchi I-12 or then Stoeger. As for me, I'll stick with Franchi, Firends of mine have shot my Franchi and have told if they would have only tried my Franchi before they bought their Browning, they wopuld have bought a Franchi.