[Dustydoo]

I love my Browning Crossover, 40000+ rounds never a problem. The release lever is starting to get close to center,so will probably get it fixed this winter.
I am a firm believer that the gun should fit the shooter fight from the get go. If the Brownings dont fit keep trying until you find something that does.
Good luck

 

[H2Ofowler247]

NIB. And the camo Cynergy broke on day one of my NoDak duck trip. I had a BPS to back it up though. I’ve also owned a 20ga Silver, and that, and the BPS were both solid guns. I’m not knocking Brownings, I’ve had my issues but I bought more Brownings after I had the issues and those guns were great. I’m just also saying that Franchi makes solid guns. They are the best and most natural pointing guns I have ever owned. They are just a little light in the L model for a whole day of shooting and they lack the adjustability I’d like to see. The new Instinct Sporting 2 seems like a viable sporting option with adjustable comb and at just under 8lbs. That’s where I like my sporting guns, right around 8.

Browning’s customer service put a bad taste in my mouth, but that could have been just the people I had to deal with. I’ve never needed service with my Franchis but I did have a few questions and my emails were replied to either that day or the next business day.

 

[mg1polo]

I had 2 Browning’s that went back into the shop both within their first year and then I went with a Franchi and haven’t had a single issue. So I’ll say that the 2 Franchi’s that I have owned have been great. BUT... the L is a little light for heavy clay shooting. If I were to buy a hunting O/U I would go with a Franchi it points amazingly well and is great to carry. if I were to go with a sporting clays gun I would look at either the Franchi Instinct Sporting 2 or a Browning. If I were looking at a Trap specific gun it would be a Browning over a Franchi.

Anyone who even considers a Franchi over a Browning really has NO clue in regards to firearms. There is absolutely no comparison in quality or craftsmanship.
Browning HANDS DOWN!
MG

 

[H2Ofowler247]

Anyone who even considers a Franchi over a Browning really has NO clue in regards to firearms. There is absolutely no comparison in quality or craftsmanship.
Browning HANDS DOWN!
MG

Now that’s not even close to true. I have a big clue on firearms. Do you now or have you ever owned a Franchi? If not than YOU can’t personally speak to how well they hold up. I have owned both. I really like both of my Franchis. I also have owned 5 Browning’s and still own one and they are solid guns too. I was just telling the OP that I have loved both of my franchis and have had zero issues with them. I do however think that if you were to do a lot of clay shooting that the lighter L would give you a beating. I’m not sure how the Sporting edition would be. I’ve never owned it so I can only speculate. So I was just giving the OP my thoughts based on owning both.

They should make a TS.com rule that if you have never personally owned a gun then you can’t post on the thread discussing THAT gun. Seriously how can YOU say that it’s not good when YOU don’t even shoot one.

I think Brownings are solid just not fit well for me. Like I said, I really like lighter Italian feeling guns. Personal preference.

 

[mg1polo]

Now that’s not even close to true. I have a big clue on firearms. Do you now or have you ever owned a Franchi? If not than YOU can’t personally speak to how well they hold up. I have owned both. I really like both of my Franchis. I also have owned 5 Browning’s and still own one and they are solid guns too. I was just telling the OP that I have loved both of my franchis and have had zero issues with them. I do however think that if you were to do a lot of clay shooting that the lighter L would give you a beating. I’m not sure how the Sporting edition would be. I’ve never owned it so I can only speculate. So I was just giving the OP my thoughts based on owning both.

They should make a TS.com rule that if you have never personally owned a gun then you can’t post on the thread discussing THAT gun. Seriously how can YOU say that it’s not good when YOU don’t even shoot one.

I think Brownings are solid just not fit well for me. Like I said, I really like lighter Italian feeling guns. Personal preference.

Give me a break!
Your comparing a YUGO to a Mercedes Benz for god sake!
Franchi is owned by Beretta.
Franchi is Beretta's low end entry level shotgun and priced accordingly.
Go ahead and ramble on about your Franchi all you want.
You might find a SINGLE shooter that will agree with your nonsense, but I highly doubt it!
MG

 

[GoldGuy]

+1 for Browning!

 

[MackC85]

+1 for Browning!

Yeah, I guess I could qualify as a "Gold" Guy.....3 outta 4 are "Golds"

12 ga. Fusion
20 ga. Fusion
12 ga. 3 1/2 Hunter

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[captrap]

I shoot Browning BT99... XT... Gold Sporting Clay all 12 ga.// trap and skeet

 

[H2Ofowler247]

I’m not comparing them I’m giving my experience with them. If I owned a yugo that never had and issue and a Mercedes that was in the shop all the time it would be the same thing. I have owned 3 out of 5 Brownings that were solid tanks and never had an issue. And the 2 that came back from Browning never had another issue with them. They were completely solid. I Loved the BPS and the Silver that I owned. But I have also never had any issues with either of my Franchis I was just giving the OP my real world actually owned experience. I’m not out of the Browning game either. I’ll probably own a CXS down the road. I was just telling him my experience. I NEVER said Franchi was better than Browning nor did I say Browning was less than. I just can’t say a bad word about Franchi because they have never failed, not once. That’s the real world shooting with a Franchi that I can pass on to the OP.

Don’t take it personally. I’m not a Browning hater. Nor you.

Good shooting.

 

[mg1polo]

I’m not comparing them I’m giving my experience with them. If I owned a yugo that never had and issue and a Mercedes that was in the shop all the time it would be the same thing. I have owned 3 out of 5 Brownings that were solid tanks and never had an issue. And the 2 that came back from Browning never had another issue with them. They were completely solid. I Loved the BPS and the Silver that I owned. But I have also never had any issues with either of my Franchis I was just giving the OP my real world actually owned experience. I’m not out of the Browning game either. I’ll probably own a CXS down the road. I was just telling him my experience. I NEVER said Franchi was better than Browning nor did I say Browning was less than. I just can’t say a bad word about Franchi because they have never failed, not once. That’s the real world shooting with a Franchi that I can pass on to the OP.

Don’t take it personally. I’m not a Browning hater. Nor you.

Good shooting.

It's great that you've found a gun that you enjoy.
As far as recommending a target gun, a Franchi is NOT comparable to a Browning. For a field gun, it's fine, but it will never hold up to the tens of thousands of rounds that target guns require.
MG

 

[iowaqdm]

should I get a Citori white stain hunter or a Instinct l what one will hold up in the long run

Gotta go with the Browning. No comparison in my opinion.

 

[Moparfuel]

I got a browning thanks guy

 

[senorric]

Finding parts for a franchi are almost non existent for the older guns... Check where the newer ones are made....Turkey or similar third world country, stay away!!!!........resale on most Brownings is good........merlyn[/QUOTE

Love it when some people have to express a"fact" when they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Must be all about ego. As stated earlier, no Turkish made Franchi's, all are Italian made!

 

[Claypoppy]

Let me share my most memorable Franchi experience.

Back when I was doing a lot of coaching, I had a new student show up with a Franchi 20 gauge semi-auto.

He was not a very big guy, and I noticed that when he shot, the guns recoil was really rocking him. When I ask him to tell me a little about the gun, he said it was a "field" gun and was pretty light. Weighed in at well under 6 lbs.

I asked him if he minded if I shot it, and when he gave it to me, I was shocked at how light it was.

He gave me a couple of shells and told him to pull me a few targets. Now, these were Winchester Super Speed shells, which can be pretty obnoxious when it comes to recoil anyway.

When I called for a target and pulled the trigger, for a second, I actually thought something catastrophic had happened such as some type of explosion or serious gun failure! After gathering my senses, and inspecting the gun, I realized that it just had that much recoil.

I know he saw the shock on my face, and when I handed it back to him after one shot (that was definitely enough for me), he asked if everything was alright. I told him if he was serious about clay target sports, it would be as soon as he got rid of that gun.

Honestly, it was the most vicious recoil I have experienced shooting a shotgun at clay targets!

Good Luck and Good Shooting!

 

[waldoastoria]

A Browning is not a Mercedes Benz. A good solid gun, but no Mercedes.

 

[mg1polo]

A Browning is not a Mercedes Benz. A good solid gun, but no Mercedes.

That's your opinion! In comparison to a Franchi, it's pretty damn close.
MG

 

[H2Ofowler247]

That's your opinion! In comparison to a Franchi, it's pretty damn close.
MG

And that’s your opinion! :icon_wink:

 

[mg1polo]

And that’s your opinion! :icon_wink:

As well as the other 40 posters here.
Yes, so far there is NO positive opinions towards the
Franchi. Why is that? Comical actually!
MG

 

[birdk9]

I own an older Browning, similar to today's CX/Crossover version and a Franchi Instinct SL. The SL is even lighter than the "L". Great gun for upland hunting and packing all day.
I would recommend a Browning if it is to be used for Sporting for three reasons.
1.) As several have mentioned, the Franchi is too light and will take it's toll on a long sporting course.
2.) I believe the Franchi has the automatic safety that is on my gun. Everytime you open the gun, the safety goes into SAFE. You have to manually mover the safety to FIRE everytime the gun is opened. This will turn into a problem more than once on a round of target games of any sort.
3.) Loading the Franchi is a bit of a trick. The barrels rest partially closed when open. You have to pry the gun open the last 1/2" so you can load the bottom barrel. It is not hard to do but it is a nuance to this gun. My Browning opens full and ejects.
You can get the automatic safety removed if you choose. It will still be a too light for me to shoot a 100 shot Sporting Course. Great field guns, not so great for clay target games.
I have owned my SL for three years and have not had any problems. (Guessing - 3000 rounds total in targets and hunting) I regularly use it for trap and Five Stand. Normally no more than a round or two. Just enough to keep me fresh with the gun.

 

[ezekiel]

I use to hunt upland with franchi 48 semi .The gun was light and easy to carry but recoil was rough.I would certainly choose a browning.I believe this was an opinion /advice question not a debate form.Again just my humble opinion!