I have always been curious as to why there seem to be relatively few Beretta DT-10's used by American Trap shooters when compared to similarly priced guns, like Perazzi's and Kolars.

In my limited bunker trap experience, DT-10's are popular, and seem to be well liked by their owners. But step on an American Trap field, and DT-10's are relatively uncommon. I do see Berettas, like 682's, 687's, etc., but again, very few Beretta DT-10's.

Like most of the Perazzis and Kolars in their price range, the DT-10's have adjustable combs and ribs, excellent triggers, and they seem to be sturdy, etc.

Any thoughts or information?

bluedsteel

Leo shoots his pretty well

Perazzi, Kreighoff and Kolar.

I think because many consider it a step down for Beretta from the older ASE 90?

the first DT-10s had quality issues. A guy in MD had one of the first ones and it was a real beauty. unfortunately, the rib came off (posts failed).

Past that, I don't know that Beretta could ever differenciate the DT-10 from the 682. I think it is very difficult to market a high end model without running down your own less expensive gun (682) which you are trying to sell as a "just as good as" gun. Even the current ad features a kid you never heard of saying something stupid "with the DT10, you sight the target, you break the target". The ad goes on to talk about the gun being well made and reliable with no supporting data (how many guns, how many tournaments, and how many rounds). Marketing Failure

You haven't seen mine in the champions circle, because I am old and can't shoot that good...damn it. It ain't the guns fault.

JON

I saw quite a few at Iowa state shot. In fact I saw tons of Beretta guns. Perazzi was first. My old teammate from Janesville WI broke 98 from the 27 with his Kolar. Me? I bought a new gun.

i dont know why there are only a few in the US but the reason there are only a few in AUSTRALIA is because there all back at beretta getting there triggers fixed!!! lifes just to short to own a beretta!

A message for Gary Waalkes --

You say a "kid you never heard of" advertising for Beretta. Gary, Gary - you must not be a student of the shotgunning game. This kid as you call him, happens to be the world record Olympic skeet shooter and the current 2008 Olympic gold metal skeet champion. Google the name Vince Hancock for more of his bio.

Tom Strunk

Kid - final 200 targets straight for the Gold at the Olympics. Only been shooting since he was three or sumthin'. Yeah, them kids, wottle they do next???

Charlie

I think the DT-10 didn't catch on as it should have because it's a Beretta - and that's being posted by the owner of two Beretta trap combos, so I'm not hinting at poor quality. Berettas have always been "affordable better guns" like Brownings and the like. To many people, a DT-10 just costs too much "for a Beretta." If Chevrolet or Ford produced a much nicer edition of the Impala or Taurus that cost $50,000, how many would they sell? I think most people shopping in that price range would be in a Cadillac or Lincoln showroom.

Poor marketing and pricing perception can be blamed.

Ed

Ed's right. They stepped out of their comfort zone.

Lousy price point. Never mind, they're coming out with a totally new gun next year. Just hope it doesn't look like their last disaster-the UBG-25!!

I dunno, but I like mine, and Martin is getting along with his, too.

They seem to be in the middle range. Priced higher than a CG and lower than the high end guns. I am guessing that most buyers who wanted to save money would go with the CG, and most to whom money was no object would go with P or K. I did own a DT 10 and I did not think it was of equal quality to the higher end guns I have owned. And by the way, guys like Leo can beat us with an off the rack 1100 from Kmart. It isn't the gun, it's the shooter. Just my observations.