Does anyone have experience with the Franchi Renaissance Sporting model? I located a used one locally for $900 and it looks like a pretty solid feature set for the price including 30" ported barrels and adjustable comb.
I want to learn to shoot clays (trap, 5 stand, sporting) and while I am not opposed to buying a used Browning/Beretta I am struggling to convince myself to make the investment since I don't know how often I will shoot. I have handled the well reviewed Instinct models and find them to be too light for my taste. The Renaissance feels much like a Silver Pigeon in fit and weight in my inexperienced hands.
I know that Franchi is generally well liked but I can't find much on this particular model minus a few reviews talking about malfunctions and parts breaking.
I want to learn to shoot clays (trap, 5 stand, sporting) and while I am not opposed to buying a used Browning/Beretta I am struggling to convince myself to make the investment since I don't know how often I will shoot. I have handled the well reviewed Instinct models and find them to be too light for my taste. The Renaissance feels much like a Silver Pigeon in fit and weight in my inexperienced hands.
I know that Franchi is generally well liked but I can't find much on this particular model minus a few reviews talking about malfunctions and parts breaking.