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Well I did it. I got a Franchi I-12 about 3 weeks ago, have shot about 300 rounds not one problem. I have shot from 1oz 2 3/4 trap load to 1 3/4oz 3" duck load and it work 100%! It so far patterns well with the Rem sportman steel I have picked for waterfoul hunting. I got it in Advantage timber HD 'cause I thought it a more all around camo. I would tell anyone it is a true bargan! Love the gun!

[I-12 info]

Thanks, I have looked all over for info on if it is cryoed. I have some Dura Coat clear, maybe a good coat of that will keep the nicks at bay.

 

Yes the more I look at it the I-12 looks better and better. It's alot of gun for the price around here the Remington 11-87 with camo finish is almost $100.00 more.

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I'm trying to find out more on the Franchi I-12. Is the barrel cryoed as the Benelli? How durable is the camo finish? How rust resistance is it?

I have it narrowed down to the I-12 or Remington 11-87 they are in my price range where the Benelli's aren't, and I have had good luck with my Franchi 48 Al so I think the I-12 will give good service!

[I-12 for duck/ turkey/ crow]

Originally posted by tucker301:

The I-12 had some problems the first year out, but I've heard nothing but good things about this year's crop.

 

ANY Inertia gun is going to stay cleaner and be easier to maintain.

That translates into more time spent shooting and less time spent cleaning.

 

I have found that my SBEII functions well with very little lubrication. I'd expect the same of the I-12.

Without the excess oils, the gun will attract less dirt and retain less fouling.

 

A lot of 11-87's out there, and most owners are happy with them.

 

Remington has a new model out, and I've heard nothing but praise for the Baikal / Remington gun.

For a hard knocks gun, it gets great reviews as well.

Well thinks for the help, I think the I-12 will be my choice. I have done alot of reading. It seams to be a good gun. I'm leaning to an I-12 in Hardwood HD

[I-12 for duck/ turkey/ crow]

Well I try to keep my guns in good shape, but this is going to be a hard use gun, and one that I use for most game except upland bird. I'll still use my Franchi 48AL 28 gauge for that.

 

I have to say that it is between the Franchi I-12 or the Remington 11-87. I like both and as far as I can tell they are both high quality. I'm leaning tward the I-12.

 

Any more advise would be good as the I-12 is new, and the 11-87 has been around.

[I-12 for duck/ turkey/ crow]

I'm looking at the I-12 as a duck/ turkey/ crow gun. Well really it will be used when I need some thing more then a 28 gauge. I don't know if I'm on the right track. What finish for a hard use gun?

 

I'm replacing my old 12 gauge and want something that I can trust, like my old friend but can use steel shot.