Franchi Affinity for sporting clays?

[Maccabee]

I’m new to the sport and in the process of finding a shotgun that fits me well. I went to Cabela’s today to shoulder a few models and found a lightly used Franchi Affinity that felt very comfortable.

Whatever gun I end up with will be used primarily for sporting clays and will probably have 1000-1500 rounds put through it per year.

I’ve read a few mixed reviews about the Affinity as a sporting clays gun, but was wondering what you all might have to say about it.

Thanks.

[shinzen]

No direct experience, but it looks like the same inertia driven system that Benelli and Stoeger use (owned by Benelli), so should be pretty solid.

[Maccabee]

From what I have read on other forums, it’s not great for sporting clays. Lighter gun means more kick, susceptible to the “Benelli click”, and a couple other minor complaints. Most say great field gun, not so much for clays.