M2 Extra Barrel Question

[Horten]

I contacted Benelli USA about an extra M2 barrel, 26", black. They said they had them in stock and to order from my local dealer. Well, I went down and ordered one. They said it could take months. I said, I contacted Benelli, and they said they were in stock. They said just because their in stock does not mean they will send one out, and that they have waited 9 months to get a barrel in. Should I just go get my money back? Why would Benelli not ship an in stock item? I understand if it's backordered or something, but if it's sitting there, why not just ship it? I'm begining to think I should have gone with a different brand if they can't even go through the trouble of shipping something that's just sitting there.

[agm65ccip]

the only thing I can think of is that when they say in stock they mean in stock in Italy...so it probably isnt worth it to them to send one or two over go through customs etc. So they might be waiting to send a sizeable amount. just my guess.

[shadow77phl]

they probably gave you a standard answer, talk to the gunstore manager and convey what benelli has told you. it's just probably a snafu on the gunstore employee's part since benelli's are back ordered.

[Horten]

I understand if it was in Italy that it could take a while. But if it's in the United States, I see no reason not to ship it. I will go in again and talk to the guy, maybe Benelli gave him an ETA?

[shadow77phl]

i doubt it if benelli did; normally, they say they are on back- log on a certain item and it would take x number of days and check once in a while if they have it on stock already. now that apply to fast moving items like the complete gun itself but for a barrel? considering the cost of the same, its not among the fast- moving items and hence they would have it in stock as per confirmed by your call. just a matter of pushing your dealer's employee in the right direction, gently of course.