2008 Benelli models?

[Gumby]

Does anyone know where I can get info on the 2008 models of Benelli semi-autos? What did they change and what new models are there etc.

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

As turkey season aproaches,the new stuff will appear.They always wait till after X-mas to let dealer's sell down shelf stock.Benelli makes dealers Qualify,or order lg amounts of product ahead of time,so they have to make sure the old is rotated.

[Gumby]

Thanks for the info, I kinda snooped and found out that I have a gift certificate to our local sporting goods store that Santa has for me. Now I have enough money to buy a new Benelli shotgun that I have been saving for. They have a couple of models but I am not going to buy one until I see if they made major changes or have new models out, if they don't have any major changes then I will buy one of the old ones but not till I see what new changes there are.
Thanks for your info.

[CH/QuakerBoyProstaff]

Don't expect anything too radical this year. Remember what I said about dealers clearing out their stock.Wait till Jan. and go down to your dealer and see if he wants to wheel and deal.Just don't let it get to close to turkey season,as the demand goes back up and your bargaining chip gets tossed.And remember,historicly Benelli's go up in price every year,just look at the msrp in the previous catalogs. Good Luck.

[dcheveallier]

I'm not sure what changes are coming but a new dealer told me prices are going up 8% in early Jan. Hope this helps,
Rocky in Oregon

[Gumby]

Thanks for all of the input. Our Turkey season here in Wyoming doesn't start until April so I have a little bit of time on my hands before I need the gun. I just can't buy last years model until I see what is new for '08. I know if I do then something will change and I will kick myself for not waiting.
Thanks for all the input though