Part of an email sent to Benelli

Waterengineer · December 5, 2008, 01:07 PM

I sent Benelli an email with three or four questions about various products of theirs I own. Below is a portion of that email sent to Benelli this morning.

As strong of a following as the Supersport has, I am sure a 28 would be a "seller" too. If anyone else is so inclined, perhaps some more emails would help the cause a little.

…………Regarding the Supersport shotgun, first, I want to thank you for designing and building an extremely fine machine. I would also like to thank you for making the decision to build it in 20 gauge as well as 12 gauge. You have a successful product with a strong, allegient following. I am sure you know that fact. Building it in 20 gauge has done nothing but increase its following.

Please indulge me while I relay a brief story. After recently purchasing the 20 gauge my teenage daughter and I took it to the local 5-stand range. I knew she would like it if I allowed her to use it. After firing the Supersport myself a few times I handed it to my daughter. She loved it immediately after putting two shells through it. I quote her, "I really love this gun, I'm taking it home."

She used it the rest of the afternoon while I went back to using my old Urika. I am still in possession of the Supersport but at some point I will have to give it up to her.

I want to encourage you to build it in 28 gauge also. Is this gauge being considered? If not I again encourage you to build it because I think it will be very successful also.

I look forward to your response………….

ebutler462 · December 5, 2008, 01:21 PM

Great letter!

The Stoeger Group (Benelli/Franchi/Beretta/Stoeger) does a very poor job of reading their email. I have never been able to get through via email.

It wouldn't cost much to share your appreciation via snail mail.

I am proud to hear of shooters wanting to share good things with gun makers.

BigJimP · December 5, 2008, 01:51 PM

Good letter / I will join the parade and get something off to them this week.

I agree by the way, but lets try and get them to make a .410 as well ....

Waterengineer · December 5, 2008, 02:06 PM

Jim, I knew you would chime in on the 410 bore - wanting a full set of guns for skeet.

Also, I got your private emails about weight - thanks.

ebutler, good point about the snail mail. I will get the secretary on that right away.

Everyone, have a great weekend.

- Craig

BigJimP · December 5, 2008, 02:25 PM

By the way, tell them we're both engineers ( I was by education at least, so I'm sort of an engineer anyway ....) - and we will be happy to test them but, our time is valuable, so we need a couple of things:

send 2 prototypes (of each gague) & optional barrel for each ( 28" and 30")

10 cases of 20, 28ga and .410 / Rem STS ammo / not cheap stuff .....

and we'll get back to them in 2 or 3 weeks ...

Hey I'm not just a one trick pony ... Skeet shooter (but don't call me a Trap shooter either )... / we can hunt with these prototypes too ....if we pick the right place to meet. We'll just have to meet someplace warm for the test / I've about had it with shooting in the rain.

(and you're welcome on the weight info ).

ebutler462 · December 5, 2008, 02:40 PM

BigJim, though I am a retired detective, my major was textile engineering with a minor in chemistry. Since textiles were leaving this country shortly after graduation, I went into the USAF. Reckon that would qualify me as a engineer tester?

BigJimP · December 5, 2008, 03:58 PM

Sure - why not - especially if you have property we can hunt Quail or Doves on in the Carolinas .... ( just asking )

zippy13 · December 6, 2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJimP

...we will be happy to test them but, our time is valuable, so we need a couple of things:
send 2 prototypes (of each gague) & optional barrel for each ( 28" and 30")
10 cases of 20, 28ga and .410 / Rem STS ammo / not cheap stuff .....

Humm.... Jim, I think you forgot to have all those shells accompanied by an abundant supply of White Flyers.

MAX100 · December 6, 2008, 04:00 PM

Good luck dealing with Benelli.

GC

ebutler462 · December 6, 2008, 04:23 PM

Their address and phone numbers:

Stoeger Industries, 17603 Indian Head Highway, Suite 200, Accokeek, MD 20607-2501. (301) 283-6981 or (800) 264-4962

ebutler462 · December 6, 2008, 04:26 PM

Are you from NC, BigJim?

BigJimP · December 8, 2008, 01:03 PM

No, born and raised in Montana / I've spent the last 25 years in Pacific Northwest - but I used to spend a lot of time around Rock Hill and Charlotte..... in the 80's and 90's ( nice area ).

December 5, 2008, 01:07 PM	#1
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Part of an email sent to Benelli I sent Benelli an email with three or four questions about various products of theirs I own. Below is a portion of that email sent to Benelli this morning. As strong of a following as the Supersport has, I am sure a 28 would be a "seller" too. If anyone else is so inclined, perhaps some more emails would help the cause a little. …………Regarding the Supersport shotgun, first, I want to thank you for designing and building an extremely fine machine. I would also like to thank you for making the decision to build it in 20 gauge as well as 12 gauge. You have a successful product with a strong, allegient following. I am sure you know that fact. Building it in 20 gauge has done nothing but increase its following. Please indulge me while I relay a brief story. After recently purchasing the 20 gauge my teenage daughter and I took it to the local 5-stand range. I knew she would like it if I allowed her to use it. After firing the Supersport myself a few times I handed it to my daughter. She loved it immediately after putting two shells through it. I quote her, "I really love this gun, I'm taking it home." She used it the rest of the afternoon while I went back to using my old Urika. I am still in possession of the Supersport but at some point I will have to give it up to her. I want to encourage you to build it in 28 gauge also. Is this gauge being considered? If not I again encourage you to build it because I think it will be very successful also. I look forward to your response………….

December 6, 2008, 04:00 PM	#9
MAX100 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: SC- at the GUN-CONNECTION Posts: 359	Good luck dealing with Benelli. GC __________________ ==GUN CONNECTION== [email protected]

December 5, 2008, 01:21 PM	#2
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	Great letter! The Stoeger Group (Benelli/Franchi/Beretta/Stoeger) does a very poor job of reading their email. I have never been able to get through via email. It wouldn't cost much to share your appreciation via snail mail. I am proud to hear of shooters wanting to share good things with gun makers.

December 5, 2008, 01:51 PM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Good letter / I will join the parade and get something off to them this week. I agree by the way, but lets try and get them to make a .410 as well ....

December 5, 2008, 02:06 PM	#4
Waterengineer Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Aurora, CO and Palm Beach, FL Posts: 863	Jim, I knew you would chime in on the 410 bore - wanting a full set of guns for skeet. Also, I got your private emails about weight - thanks. ebutler, good point about the snail mail. I will get the secretary on that right away. Everyone, have a great weekend. - Craig

December 5, 2008, 02:25 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	By the way, tell them we're both engineers ( I was by education at least, so I'm sort of an engineer anyway ....) - and we will be happy to test them but, our time is valuable, so we need a couple of things: send 2 prototypes (of each gague) & optional barrel for each ( 28" and 30") 10 cases of 20, 28ga and .410 / Rem STS ammo / not cheap stuff ..... and we'll get back to them in 2 or 3 weeks ... Hey I'm not just a one trick pony ... Skeet shooter (but don't call me a Trap shooter either )... / we can hunt with these prototypes too ....if we pick the right place to meet. We'll just have to meet someplace warm for the test / I've about had it with shooting in the rain. (and you're welcome on the weight info ).

December 5, 2008, 02:40 PM	#6
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	BigJim, though I am a retired detective, my major was textile engineering with a minor in chemistry. Since textiles were leaving this country shortly after graduation, I went into the USAF. Reckon that would qualify me as a engineer tester?

December 5, 2008, 03:58 PM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Sure - why not - especially if you have property we can hunt Quail or Doves on in the Carolinas .... ( just asking )

December 6, 2008, 04:23 PM	#10
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	Their address and phone numbers: Stoeger Industries, 17603 Indian Head Highway, Suite 200, Accokeek, MD 20607-2501. (301) 283-6981 or (800) 264-4962

December 6, 2008, 04:26 PM	#11
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	Are you from NC, BigJim?

December 8, 2008, 01:03 PM	#12
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	No, born and raised in Montana / I've spent the last 25 years in Pacific Northwest - but I used to spend a lot of time around Rock Hill and Charlotte..... in the 80's and 90's ( nice area ).