This is the second time someone has referred to the Franchi 912. I looked on their website and am unable to find this product. I do see a I-12. Is this the same gun? There is also a 712. Let me know.
They are different models. The I-12 is a 3" Inertia operated model. The 712 is a 3" gas operated model. The 912 is a 3 1/2" gas operated model. The 912 is discontinued for 06'. There are still new912's on dealers racks. The 912, 712, and 612 all share the same gas system design. The Beretta Xtrema's are designed after this system.