Why the hell would a firearms manufacturer/importer not sell parts to it's loyal customers??? I mean doesn't it make sense that since they have the parts, and they have the expertise, that they would sell the parts as well?
I called about 5 times from work today(long distance) and finally got through to customer service parts sales extension.
ME:"I need a part for an M1"
Benelli:"Are you a distributer?"
Me:"No, just a long time customer."
Benelli:"We don't sell parts to individuals, call xxx."
I had never heard of the company they directed me to, nor did they have a webpage, not an 800 number. Forget that, I'll just go to a local store and support a local FFL I trust.
So they have the parts at Benelli, and sell to distributers, BUT they won't sell directly to me. So I will have to order from a dealer, pay him for his time and shipping, wait for him to get a price, order the part (if Benelli has in stock) receive the part, then I can go into the shop and pick the part up (pay the increased price). All this instead of paying Benelli, and having them ship the damn part directly to me!
Makes no sense to me. Sorry for the rant...