Thanks for the reply. My 11-87 is slightly easier to reload, however the Franchi has a quicker action and more ammo capacity. I am just starting into this new sport and was just wondering about the Franchi's popularity or lack of. Thanks again
The threads are on the outside of the barrel. I am thinking about putting a Cutts Compensator on it if I cannot find any reasonably priced chokes in the next month. Thanks for the reply