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20ga O/U

Post by Rifletom » Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:43 pm

Redthies, I might have this wrong, but, were you looking at 20ga O/u'ers sometime back? If so, what did you find? A buddy of mine is looking for the same and id looking at the Franchi Instinct L. Thanks.
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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Vaquero » Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:33 pm

Tom have a friend up in MN that has a Franchi O/U 2 barrel set 12/20, but I have no clue as to the model.
I know he likes it quite a bit. I could ask if ya like?

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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Redthies » Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:39 am

Hi Tom. I was indeed looking at 20 gauge O/Us. I ended up buying 2.

First was a Tristar, which is a smaller US company having guns built to a “higher standard” in Turkey. This one is a 26” barrel alloy receiver model for my wife to shoot (I bought for her as a gift for passing her hunters ed) but I end up carrying it a fair bit if we are together or if it’s really wet out.

Second was indeed a Franchi. It’s the same one your friend is considering, the Instinct L. I absolutely love it. It is so well balanced, and honestly, a nicer gun than the Berettas and Brownings that people love to love. The color case receiver and walnut are really nice on mine. If it fits right, it is a hell of a gun for the money. The only thing that I might like is the lighter weight of the SL version, but the color case is just so much nicer to look at!

I carry both these guns on long days bird hunting in steep country, so they get used, and I’ve been really pleased with both of them.
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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Rifletom » Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:19 pm

Vaquero wrote:
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:33 pm
Tom have a friend up in MN that has a Franchi O/U 2 barrel set 12/20, but I have no clue as to the model.
I know he likes it quite a bit. I could ask if ya like?

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If you get a chance Randy. Thanks.
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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Rifletom » Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:21 pm

Redthies wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:39 am
Hi Tom. I was indeed looking at 20 gauge O/Us. I ended up buying 2.

First was a Tristar, which is a smaller US company having guns built to a “higher standard” in Turkey. This one is a 26” barrel alloy receiver model for my wife to shoot (I bought for her as a gift for passing her hunters ed) but I end up carrying it a fair bit if we are together or if it’s really wet out.

Second was indeed a Franchi. It’s the same one your friend is considering, the Instinct L. I absolutely love it. It is so well balanced, and honestly, a nicer gun than the Berettas and Brownings that people love to love. The color case receiver and walnut are really nice on mine. If it fits right, it is a hell of a gun for the money. The only thing that I might like is the lighter weight of the SL version, but the color case is just so much nicer to look at!

I carry both these guns on long days bird hunting in steep country, so they get used, and I’ve been really pleased with both of them.
Good to hear Red. I'll let my bud know. I think he is leaning hard towards the Franchi L. Thanks.
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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Redthies » Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:34 pm

Its a good way to lean! Proper fit is key though, as I’m sure you know. I really wanted a Beretta, but they just don’t fit me. When I win the lotto I’ll be looking at a custom Fausti...

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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Rifletom » Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:18 am

Redthies wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:34 pm
Its a good way to lean! Proper fit is key though, as I’m sure you know. I really wanted a Beretta, but they just don’t fit me. When I win the lotto I’ll be looking at a custom Fausti...

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Ohh, that would be a nice one! Beautiful!
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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Vaquero » Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:22 am

Tom, my buddy Dave's Franchi, is the Alcione.

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Re: 20ga O/U

Post by Rifletom » Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:32 am

Thanks Randy. I'll have Dennis take a lok at them.
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