GLOCK 43 BLUE GUN

[CaptQuirk]

I was just digging for an idea of what its worth. Not having been in this for long, I really have no idea what the "acceptable value" is. Everyone tells me "Your time is money". I agree, but not sure of what its worth. Being a novice, I take a while to complete each holster. Not their fault, so it wouldn't be fair or reasonable to charge them for that. I could crank them out faster, but the quality would go way down. Then they wouldn't want them. So, yeah... in the end, it is up to me what I charge, but I would like to be within a reasonable range.

[JLSleather]

Here's the same information, in a condensed version.

There is no "acceptable value".

Below this line merely expounding that one truth.

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• $8 is acceptable.
• $80 is acceptable.  
• $800 is acceptable.  

Seriously, you have people who CHARGE for "classes" (they dont' charge ME, but they do charge). Think about that.  Somebody thinks I'll give them money to offer advice while I make a project myself

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YOU charge what YOU charge.  If at some point, it seems like I don't like it, or have an opinion about it, feel free to remind me that it's none of my business

 

Edited August 25, 2016 by JLSleather

[Ed in Tx]

CaptQuirk , I just happened to see your post and I have to say THANK YOU! I was not aware of the HolsterSmith web site. I decided to take a look at the gun molds they have and found a brand they carry called "HolsterMolds". I thought I was reading something wrong when I saw the  prices, $38.95 for a mold gun and they had a wide variety. That sure beats the price for the other manufacturers. Not sure how they would hold up but worth taking a chance on in my opinion.

[CaptQuirk]

Hey Ed, I didn't know about them either, but I kept looking for the best price. They are also in Georgia, so I'll get my dummy likely tomorrow. As far as the "HolsterMold", I asked about it. It is "like" the BlueGun, but the trigger area is filled in, not open. Not sure if that will affect you or not, but I spent the extra few bucks for the BlueGun. Besides, Ring who makes them, is in my old hometown.

[dakotawolf]

 

How do you like your Glock?

I like it; it shoots like a glock.  It's what I carry in summer since it's easier to conceal.  The magazines empty faster than my other Glocks.  Part of me wishes I'd have just bought the Glock 26.  Maybe I still will :-)

[CaptQuirk]

Hey Ed- Don't know if you are still following this thread or not, but I ordered the BlueGun from HolsterSmith.com yesterday afternoon, just got it. With shipping, the price was about the same as what Ring's wanted for just the gun. They have a good assortment of holster gear and materials, at a decent price... compared to some other sources I've used. Since they are fairly close (Same State), the shipping rates and delivery times work out way better than going through my regular places. If you are in the south, I highly recommend giving them a look.

 

I just have one question- The dummy came with a wood dowel. What do I do with that? Sometimes I feel like Stallone in Demolition Man, and have no idea what to do with the 3 shells

[Ed in Tx]

Thanks CaptQuirk. Regarding the HolsterMold brand, having the trigger area filled in isn't a show stopper. If needed I could always break out my Dremel and cut it out as needed. As far as the dowel goes?? That one sure stumps me too.

[Troy I]

Tape the dowel to the top of the gun to form the sight channel in the holster.  I add a dowel rod to the top of my blue guns when wet forming the holster. 

[CaptQuirk]

Well... I would never have thought of that. Thanks Troy.

[Troy I]

Capt.

Just make sure it does not extend too far above your front sight and that it fits between the front sight and rear sight.