a matt Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Interesting that Tanfo let Eric go late last year. Good things ahead for CZ and Eric. Good luck to Tanfo now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygunner77 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, happygunner77 said: Source? It was posted on FB ; search for the CZ Shooting Team page Edited March 7, 2019 by warpspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The news was already out at Shot. Tanfo were pissed that he signed for CZ. I don’t think they “let him go” [emoji848]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty618 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, a matt said: Good luck to Tanfo now While Stoeger may not be your usual or "normal" brand ambassador (and by that i mean the constant barrage of social media posts filled with redundant and unoriginal technique tips and product plugs), one would argue that his record and influence on Tanfo sales in the US alone (the single biggest firearm market) should be enough to carry the brand forward. That said, i love my CZs and am not planning on changing to anything else any time soon Edited March 7, 2019 by nasty618 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The general public will probably never know the exact details associated with high profile pro shooters switching companies. But its safe to say that business is business. When you are doing this stuff for a living, brand loyalty only goes as far as the paycheck justifies. Making a living as a "Pro Shooter" is not what I would consider an cake walk. Especially if you are relying on that employment to not only pay the bills today, but to also raise a family and save enough to retire as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, nasty618 said: While Stoeger may not be your usual or "normal" brand ambassador (and by that i mean the constant barrage of social media posts filled with redundant and unoriginal technique tips and product plugs), Can you show me on the doll where Ben touched you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Enough about Ben. I thought this thread was about Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The word is that CZ are kicking in to get Eric’s “Shooting Academy” off the ground....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty618 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, elguapo said: Can you show me No, sorry - you dont matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elguapo Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Just now, nasty618 said: No, sorry - you dont matter. Enough for you to answer, evidently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt7184 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/03/07/interview-with-eric-grauffel-changes-brand-and-joins-the-cz-shooting-team/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Matt1 said: The news was already out at Shot. Tanfo were pissed that he signed for CZ. I don’t think they “let him go” thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 7, 2019 by a matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 It didn’t come from an entirely trustworthy source (and I wasn’t there myself) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just curious what division Eric will shoot in 2020 world shoot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Matt1 said: . Eric did say he was not shooting anymore world shoots because it takes to much time and effort and keeps him away from his family for too long but with this new deal things can change... what does CZ not win, that may tell us something?? Edited March 8, 2019 by a matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Eric had a lot of nice things to say. He is still contemplating which Division(s). CZ made him an offer he couldn't refuse. His money will be made in the Shooting Academy enterprise. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Looking forward to the eventual release of a CZ Shadow Eric G model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Eric will 100% be shooting a Shadow 2 next year in ThailandSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) On 3/13/2019 at 3:13 AM, Matt1 said: Eric will 100% be shooting a Shadow 2 next year in Thailand Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 100% huh? Is that more of a, "I think he'll 100% shoot a Shadow2" or a "I'm 100% positive he'll shoot a Shadow 2." Edited March 15, 2019 by d_striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 100% huh? Is that more of a, "I think he'll 100% shoot a Shadow2" or a "I'm 100% positive he'll shoot a Shadow 2." Let’s call it a condition of CZ funding his Training AcademySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Luckily the platform is very similar. Shouldn't take him long to wipe the floor with a CZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/7/2019 at 6:49 AM, nasty618 said: While Stoeger may not be your usual or "normal" brand ambassador (and by that i mean the constant barrage of social media posts filled with redundant and unoriginal technique tips and product plugs), one would argue that his record and influence on Tanfo sales in the US alone (the single biggest firearm market) should be enough to carry the brand forward. That said, i love my CZs and am not planning on changing to anything else any time soon The number of Tanfoglios sold to US Production shooters is a drop in the bucket. The difference in sales likely has less to do with Ben and more to do with actually having an importer who imports them. It wasn’t long ago when they carried an above retail price because they were a pain to come by. At least now you can find them for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty618 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Chuck Anderson said: The number of Tanfoglios sold to US Production shooters is a drop in the bucket. The difference in sales likely has less to do with Ben and more to do with actually having an importer who imports them. It wasn’t long ago when they carried an above retail price because they were a pain to come by. At least now you can find them for sale. That makes total sense. Let me ask this: do you think having an importer who imports them was a direct result of an entrepreneur (future importer) and the maker (Tanfoglio) seeing an increased interest in Tanfo products in the US? And if the answer is yes, which I think is a reasonable logical chain here, then would it be appropriate to say that the interest may have been spiked by the number of podiums that gun was on? Have we not seen that pattern before - win today, sell later today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLDave Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Number of X sold to competitive shooters is a drop in the bucket for a manufacturer who is working on government-scale contracts. Tanfoglio isn't that kind of manufacturer. Glock is, S&W is, FN is, Colt is (was?). Tanfoglio is not. Sales to competitive shooters are not a drop in the bucket to them - that's why way more than half their SKU's are guns that are directed to very specific competition niches. It's pretty obvious that the competition market is very important to their business model. Edited March 28, 2019 by ATLDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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