Hi Folks - looking into the Franchi Affinity and a search on this site revealed at least some users experiencing difficulty loading the magazine tube (extra force required to feed the magazine and a "sore" thumb).
Franchi's website indicates that the Affinity was redesigned in 2017 which included "the addition of an oversized bolt handle and bolt-release button plus the
enlarged loading port make the shotguns easier to operate with cold or gloved hands."
So, my question is has this enlarged loading port addressed the issues associated with loading difficulties mentioned by others? This doesn't seem to be widespread problem, but it would be nice to know if the redesign has address the loading problems.
Thanks,
Greg