Franchi Instinct SLX
- Category
- Shotgun
- Barrel
- 711 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.86 kg
- Introduced
- 2020
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Franchi Instinct SLX is a premium lightweight over-under shotgun combining an aluminum alloy scalloped receiver with AA-grade satin walnut stock and five extended choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F). The upgraded receiver engraving and superior walnut grade distinguish it from the entry-level SL. Available in 12, 20, and 28 gauge with 28" barrels.
MSRP: ~$1,999-$2,099. Ships with 5 extended chokes vs. 3 flush chokes on the SL. 20ga weighs 2,580g, 28ga weighs 2,359g.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Luigi Franchi S.p.A.
- Category
- Shotgun
- Country
- Italy
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2020
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 711 mm
- Overall length
- 1175 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.86 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Recoil operated
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 2
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Satin
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Over under barrels
Aluminum alloy receiver
Scalloped receiver
Aa grade walnut stock
Prince of wales grip
Cut checkering
Five extended choke tubes
Auto ejectors
Barrel selector
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 622 12 Gauge shotguns | 2.86 kg | 3.29 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 570 12 Gauge shotguns | 1175 mm | 1150 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 650 12 Gauge shotguns | 711 mm | 711 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 647 12 Gauge shotguns | 2 | 3 | Holds fewer rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Franchi Instinct SLX
How much does the Franchi Instinct SLX weigh?
The Franchi Instinct SLX weighs 2.86 kg (6.30 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Franchi Instinct SLX?
The Franchi Instinct SLX is chambered in 12 Gauge.
How many rounds does the Franchi Instinct SLX hold?
The Franchi Instinct SLX holds 2 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the Franchi Instinct SLX?
The Franchi Instinct SLX is 1175 mm (46.3 in) long overall, with a 711 mm (28.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Franchi Instinct SLX?
The Franchi Instinct SLX is made by Luigi Franchi S.p.A. (Italy).
When was the Franchi Instinct SLX introduced?
The Franchi Instinct SLX was introduced in 2020.
How does the Franchi Instinct SLX operate?
The Franchi Instinct SLX uses a recoil operated action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
Where to buy
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Works with
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/franchi-instinct-slx' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "franchi-instinct-slx", "name": "Franchi Instinct SLX", "manufacturer": { "id": "franchi", "name": "Luigi Franchi S.p.A.", "countryCode": "IT", "foundedYear": 1868, "website": "https://www.franchiusa.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:49", "version": "a5e70b9adaae2d70e626c2f032df16c3d24c410fd519733f13f25ba8a4315ec6" }, "category": { "id": "shotgun", "name": "Shotgun", "description": "Smoothbore firearms designed to fire shot or slugs" }, "country_of_origin": "IT", "year_introduced": 2020, "barrel_length_mm": 711, "weight_empty_g": 2858, "action_type": "recoil_operated"}