Members CaptQuirk Posted August 25, 2016 Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 I was told by a gun shop, that they can't get enough left hand holsters for this gun. They sell said holsters for about $49. So, I have a few questions- Are these guns that popular? Popular enough to buy a Blue Gun? What is the best priced source? From what I could find, $41.00 at HolsterSmith.com is the price to beat, about $18.00 cheaper than the manufacturer... which happens to be in my old hometown of Melbourne Fla. Quote
Members dakotawolf Posted August 25, 2016 Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 Yes, the gun is popular. I think it would be worth buying a dummy gun. I bought the actual pistol, so I'm not qualified to advise on the best price for this blue gun. Quote "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it."-Col. Jeff Cooper
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 25, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2016 $41 is about the best price you'll see for that dummy. Personally, I'd spend the extra $10 and get the aluminum ones at Duncans. If the store is wanting to buy holsters and "can't get enough", then get at least two of the dummy guns. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members brmax Posted August 25, 2016 Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 Can you throw some light on that difference with blu and alum if you will, curious! Floyd Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted August 25, 2016 Author Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 @JLS- Thanks for the suggestions. However, just because he says they can't get enough, I have a hard time accepting that as absolute, ya know? He may have sold 3 in the last 6 months, and being in a very tiny rural area, that would be something for him. As for me, the cost may be small, but it is also a chunk that is earmarked for necessities like gas and food. Not to mention, I have no room to store stuff that will collect dust... ever watch the Tiny Houses shows? As for Duncan, I tried to find some info, but the site was very buggy, and had no info that I could find. I did find a post saying their quality is questionable? http://pistolsmith.com/holsters-belts/21076-another-aluminum-dummy-gun-manufacturer.html Can you add anything to that? Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 25, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) suit yourself. I have the G43 in both alum and the blue. Both work fine - the real gun seats in teh holster nicely. The next guy will do what he will do. One obvious difference..... we all see them boys makin' pointless repetitive videos of their new holster they made.. held upside down with a blue gun in it. Here's some obvious common sense info .... that upside down blue gun means nothing. My Ring's brand 'blue gun' G43 weighs 7.8 oz (there may be some variation one ot the next). Glock says the actual gun, loaded, weighs 23 oz. The aluminum gun from Duncan's weighs 20 oz. Nuf said. _________________________ Other hand, if there was a gun shop wanting multiples of a specific holster, then take their order. If they consider "multiples" and "we can't get enough of them" means THREE, then I wouldn't invest a great deal of time there. If they mean THIRTY, then that would be interesting -- and they should by now be discussing payment and deposits. And yes, I would ask for a deposit. IN a small town where everybody knows everybody, full payment up front may not be required. But a deposit for materials is still reasonable. Not a pretty story, but truth is some very lucrative businesses have been built with good "cash flow" -- but sadly the 'cash flow' was from not paying their suppliers and contractors. Happens Edited August 25, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 25, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2016 Oh, yeah.. there's a pattern for a Glock 43 holster free for the download right over there → http://www.jlsleather.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Gk43_P1.pdf If you had it made into a die (and reverse it for the lefty) you would not be the first. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members CaptQuirk Posted August 25, 2016 Author Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks again JLS, I really appreciate your advice and insight. I never, NEVER let any one have both the merchandise and the money, unless I have done a lot of business with them. Found out a long time ago, its easy to hand stuff out, not always easy or possible to get the money. As far as pricing, how much can I reasonably charge? He's getting $69 for his holsters. I have been charging $65 to the average Joe. If he does mark up like most folks, that would mean he'd expect me to sell to him for about half of his price. $34.50 seems low, considering the amount of blood that gets spilled. Quote
Members CaptQuirk Posted August 25, 2016 Author Members Report Posted August 25, 2016 Yes, the gun is popular. I think it would be worth buying a dummy gun. I bought the actual pistol, so I'm not qualified to advise on the best price for this blue gun. How do you like your Glock? Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted August 25, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2016 I have no idea what some second party should charge some third party. I've sold things at various prices. Still do. I might offer something for sale at $80 today. Next week, I might sell the same thing for $37. Or I might give one away just cuz I felt like it. This is the whole idea behind something being "mine" -- I can do what I like with it. But I don't concern myself with what the next guy is doing. None of my business anyway. I see it -- I just concede there's nothing I can do about it. Like the sun coming up in the east. I've noticed it, but really doesn't matter if I like it or not -- not up to me. There's a guy on ebay, sells a lot of holsters in the $39-43 range. I don't like 'em, and I wouldn't buy one, and I wouldn't use one. Still, the guy sold 10,000 of em -- so 10,000 times $25 profit ... hmmm..... IN teh end, YOU decide what YOUR time is worth. That holster in teh pattern can be made for about $15 -- that's using the 'good stuff'. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
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