Comparing the Franchi 612 vs Newer Semi-Auto Shotguns
I spent some time weighing the pros of the Franchi 612 vs more modern semi-autos recently, and honestly, it's a closer fight than you'd think for a gun that's been out of production for a while. If you've been hanging around gun shops or scouring used racks lately, you've probably seen the 612 Variopress pop up. It's one of those shotguns that has a bit of a cult following, mostly because it was built during a time when Franchi was really trying to prove they could compete with the big names like Beretta and Remington without charging a fortune. ...