I am looking at getting a new shotgun for this upcoming season and was hoping to get some opinions. I've been shooting a Benelli Nova for past 10 years and I am looking to upgrade to a semiauto. Initially I was looking at a Super Black Eagle II but of course the price is at the very top end of what I can afford.

After some shopping around I came across the Franchi Intensity which has the same inertia driven action and a 3.5" chamber and very similar specs as the SBEII but the price is about $700 less than the Benelli. I was wondering if anybody has had any experience with the guns and if they are a good buy. I know that Franchi is owned by Benelli so I'm hoping that they are similar in quality.

Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

I recommended a Franchi to one of my buddy's and he is very happy with his (12 gauge SXS).

The auto loaders are equally good IMO.

Big bang for the buck + nice fit & finish.

I have a new Browning Maxus, My team just took the Silver metal in the 31st crowlympics we downed 392 crows total. I really need to take the gun apart and clean it. No where in the owners manual does it show how to take out the magizine spring. Browning have not answered emails. Any help would be appreciated.

Franchi's are good guns. I know 2 sea duck guides that love'em.

Thanks for the opinions guys, picked up the Intensity last night. Can't wait for season to get here!

Looks like an illegal advertisement to me, but the Mods can decide!

For the OP, Franchi and Benelli are made by the same company.

both are super shotguns

get a Hevishot Waterfowl Choke for your Franchi and get to
hunting