American Quality. Nothing like it!

17 Oct 08

This is from Master Holster-Maker, and good friend, Brian Hoffner. Commentary on our times!

"John, I received this email from a (former) customer this morning:

'Brian, received my order today. The concealed-carry neck-ID, according to the receipt, is $30.00 plus shipping. Looks as if it cost $0.45 to make. I'm returning it for a full refund. You okay with this?'

My response:

I'll refund the $30.00, plus shipping, both ways, upon receipt. No problem!

Indeed, my Neck-ID probably would cost less than a dollar to make, in China! However, mine are lovingly made here in Houston by one man, an American, a retired Police veteran of many years. He uses only high-quality leather, and painstakingly crafts them, one at a time. I'm sure someone in China will copy it soon enough, but, either way, we'll continue to make them here, probably due to our weakness for lost causes!

We take extreme pride in building our holsters and accessories, by hand, here in Houston. We sign and date each one before we send it to you. Our para-cord cuffs and lanyards are hand-weaved. Our single-point slings are also hand-made. These items aren't cheap, as you noted, but, by God, they are made by genuine Americans, in America! For Operators, by Operators!

Ambition, hard work, integrity, drive, sacrifice, caring, daring, responsibility, and honor are values that made America the greatest countryin the world. These characteristics are still shared by my friends and colleagues. I've been told they are dying, and I'm sure I'll die with them!'"

Comment: "The heartbreak of poor quality will persist after the luster of low price has long-since faded away"

Brian makes life-saving equipment for those who are capable of appreciating it. Others need not apply!

/John