Requests For "testers"

[wolfe9]

The big problem here is that many people that ask for a T&E piece are just posers looking for something for free . One option you could give them is to send them a holster for "testing " at normal or reduced price and offer to refund the money after the holster is returned a condition that it can be resold ( yes I know most are custom ) . I have requested and received several items for T&E purposes , however when I do so I am always willing to buy the item with the ability to return it or if the company is willing to send me something for free I always ask them if they would like the item returned after testing . Most items that I have had to do T&E with do receive normal & reasonable wear & tear , I try to do testing down range (as in a combat zone ) or at a class that I am either taking or teaching because that is the only way that I can really put things thru their paces . I have found that as an instructor many students will look at what I am using and go the same route or ask me about different products on the market . That is one reason that I try to get T&E pieces , I feel that as an instructor I should be able to give my students a true and educated answer about gear that their life will depend on . Now this really applies more to tactical gear and duty gear more than a custom holster but you see where I am coming from . I would never ask a custom holster maker to send me something for free but I have sent several holsters back after the fit not being what was promised on the phone ...

I have tried holsters from most of the big names out there and only found one or 2 that delivered on the fit he promised , now that was several years ago and I must say that I have seen several peoples work on here that looks like it rivals the big names out there . My holster search was pre internet well before I had it anyway ..........LOL

Just my 2 cents worth