Simple. Piettas markings that go across the barrel, why do they think it's a good idea? Why not make it hidden like other brands, Only reason they're used is to identify the gun, and also to know to use "black powder only" 'more on that later'. Well those are both things that need to be done only ONCE, after that its just a huge cosmetic flaw.
About the black powder only, why can't this just be in the manual? It's common sense, anybody new to the hobby has to do their research anyways, you cant just go buy cartridges. You need powder, a measuring tool, flask, primers, and projectiles at the minimum! If you haven't learnt or consulted your manual by then, it's entirely your fault not the companies. Of course if this is a legal issue then fine but make it hidden like Ubertis!
Again the markings are something that is used once per owner, after that its completely irrelevant and just makes these guns ugly. The manufacturer mark is something that should be on the gun but is there a reason its right on the side of the barrel in the largest lettering possible? Pietta do you think you get free marketing this way? I think this gives you less sales personally. Why not again... hide it!? Even putting it somewhere completely hidden like covered by the trigger guard would put you steps above the competition. If someone is curious what brand it is they'll ask the owner.
The reason this is a big deal is some people want to use their guns in films, reenactions, pictures, etc. Even people who like to age and weather their guns have no chance on making their guns look classic.
So to sum it up, please change your markings Pietta. You make good quality guns that no other brands make, but i refuse to buy for the reasons stated and many others agree. Thanks
This is essentially the letter i'm sending Pietta.
If you feel the same way please contact them to tell them how you feel, this is the only way there will be a change! An example of what you can say is just "I support the deduction of your markings" or "I would buy more products if you started to hide your markings". Here is their email, info@pietta.it
Here's an example of just how bad it is.
About the black powder only, why can't this just be in the manual? It's common sense, anybody new to the hobby has to do their research anyways, you cant just go buy cartridges. You need powder, a measuring tool, flask, primers, and projectiles at the minimum! If you haven't learnt or consulted your manual by then, it's entirely your fault not the companies. Of course if this is a legal issue then fine but make it hidden like Ubertis!
Again the markings are something that is used once per owner, after that its completely irrelevant and just makes these guns ugly. The manufacturer mark is something that should be on the gun but is there a reason its right on the side of the barrel in the largest lettering possible? Pietta do you think you get free marketing this way? I think this gives you less sales personally. Why not again... hide it!? Even putting it somewhere completely hidden like covered by the trigger guard would put you steps above the competition. If someone is curious what brand it is they'll ask the owner.
The reason this is a big deal is some people want to use their guns in films, reenactions, pictures, etc. Even people who like to age and weather their guns have no chance on making their guns look classic.
So to sum it up, please change your markings Pietta. You make good quality guns that no other brands make, but i refuse to buy for the reasons stated and many others agree. Thanks
This is essentially the letter i'm sending Pietta.
If you feel the same way please contact them to tell them how you feel, this is the only way there will be a change! An example of what you can say is just "I support the deduction of your markings" or "I would buy more products if you started to hide your markings". Here is their email, info@pietta.it
Here's an example of just how bad it is.