I personally could not afford a SBE II so I opted to purchase the Franchi I-12 for about half the price. I am having issues with this gun and have knowledge that there are a "few" more that are having the same. I have tried to contact Franchi and they have responded back but it has taken a very long time. And it still has not been resolved. All they asked for was the serial number and still have not gotten back with me.