Bulman Leather - Page 4

heritageguy · October 13th, 2007, 01:12 AM

I ordered several holsters from Bulman earlier in the year. Forgot about the order. Five months later I found my credit card charged by Bulman Gunleather for the holsters.

He didn't charge my card until the holsters were ready to ship.

He might be slow but the holsters were worth the wait and they were a decent price!

mike28w · October 13th, 2007, 09:53 AM

For me, it's gotten to the point that if they don't have it in stock or can't direct me to one of their dealers that have it in stock, I go elsewhere.
For me, a holster is NOT a work of art. It's part of a set of tools. [B]I [/B]will not wait 9-12 months and be lied to , for a tool.....
IF I considered a holster an piece of art , then I guess, any length of wait is worth it....
Just my opinion.... mike

stevep · October 13th, 2007, 02:18 PM

My order from Bulman arrived today. 10 months to wait but it is a very nice fitting holster. i guess i was the squeaky wheel but shouldn't have had to be.

elrey718 · October 13th, 2007, 02:24 PM

Well I would love to promote UBG he has always been on time and always always answers my phone calls and emails. For that I only order holsters Through him. I would say find a nice holster maker and stick with him.

THANKS NATE!!!!!!

dgg9 · October 15th, 2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stevep

My order from Bulman arrived today. 10 months to wait but it is a very nice fitting holster. i guess i was the squeaky wheel but shouldn't have had to be.

Same here -- my January order arrived today! Looks great, but have yet to try it out.

Remind me to start being a nuisance here in a few months, to hasten childbirth on my Bulman shoulder holster, which I ordered only a few months ago, and have been craving ever since....

razz · October 16th, 2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stevep

i just found out from paypal because i did not file the resolution request within 45 days they will not help recover funds. this is a lesson to never use paypal for something not to be delivered before 45 days ie holsters with a 6 month wait time.

Lesson here is don't use Paypal but if you have to use it, use your credit card with it not the bank account associated with Paypal. If you used your credit card, you can dispute the charge with your bank. Paypal sucks.

LongRider · October 29th, 2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitmaster

Maybe the solution is that a 50% deposit be put down by the buyer with full payment due when holster is completed and ready to be shipped. This gives the leather craftsman some funds to keep supplies and the incentive to complete orders.

I've made two purchases from Black Hills Leather and am pleased with the service I've received.

K&D Holsters does not hit your credit card until he starts making your holster. Unless you order online before talking to him, than his Paypal system will not allow him the option of delaying payment receipt. He is having his website reworked so online order payment will also be delayed until he starts on your holster. I definitely think http://K&D Holsters should be on the short list of top quality true custom holsters with premier customer service at bargain price. Kevin's customer service before during and after the sale is nothing short of perfectly excellent. Fact that is one of the reasons I bought from him plus the reviews that said a K&D Holsters are better than a Del Fatti at half the price.

sass20485 · October 29th, 2007, 06:50 PM

Yes, I too learned the hard way about Paypal and their 45 day time limit for resolving problems. I got screwed over by a custom maker who took my money via Paypal and I never heard from him again. Now UNLESS I can truly trust the party I'm dealing with, it is a credit card ONLY transaction, where I'll have recourse if months and months go by with no product and no communication. And Jarhead is correct, their are folks who do deliver and respond. He is one of them and makes a very fine products at UBG, I own several and when the need arises, will buy more. K&D is also one who replies and keeps his word. Mika does likewise and Comp Tac has the BEST customer service I've ever come across.

If you are uneasy about the way your selected maker does business right from the start, then I'd cancel the order and look elsewhere. There are plenty of good leather crafters out there.

luvmy40 · October 29th, 2007, 07:49 PM

+100 on K&D!

+Excellent product.
+Top notch communication.
+Not charged until work started.
-Long wait.
Three out of four is pretty damn good!

Way to go Kevin!

I did order my K&D purchase over the phone.

I speak from the view point of a custom manufacturer.
I don't know how the custom leather guys do it! I work with Kydex, which does not require the touch of an artist as leather does. A custom fit Kydex holster requires 2 -3 hours time to complete. A custom leather holster has to require 10 times that.

My hat is off to anyone who puts their Heart and Soul into a product the way Kevin Manley (K&D)does his. There are more like him, I'm sure but he is the only one I have dealt with and he has earned my loyalty and return business.

http://www.kdholsters.com/

LongRider · October 29th, 2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mike28w

For me, a holster is NOT a work of art. It's part of a set of tools. [B]I [/B]will not wait 9-12 months and be lied to , for a tool.....
IF I considered a holster an piece of art , then I guess, any length of wait is worth it....
Just my opinion.... mike

I think the art is in how well form follows function. Cars, motorcycles and guns are "just" tools too. There are some that are stunningly elegant functional peices of art, others are garish gaudy show pieces that forgot they were actually supposed to perform. That said I will wait for quality custom within limits a year for a car gun or motorcycle is acceptable for a holster that is about four times to long IMO. But than I dont have a $4,000 custom handgun either

October 13th, 2007, 01:12 AM	#31
heritageguy Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 38	I ordered several holsters from Bulman earlier in the year. Forgot about the order. Five months later I found my credit card charged by Bulman Gunleather for the holsters. He didn't charge my card until the holsters were ready to ship. He might be slow but the holsters were worth the wait and they were a decent price! __________________ When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk! --Tuco

October 13th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#34
elrey718 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 525	Well I would love to promote UBG he has always been on time and always always answers my phone calls and emails. For that I only order holsters Through him. I would say find a nice holster maker and stick with him. THANKS NATE!!!!!! __________________ “Do you have any idea how hard it would be to live with yourself if your loved ones were attacked and killed, and you had to stand there helplessly because you were unprepared for that day?” Ricardo

October 29th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#39
luvmy40 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 348	+100 on K&D! +Excellent product. +Top notch communication. +Not charged until work started. -Long wait. Three out of four is pretty damn good! Way to go Kevin! I did order my K&D purchase over the phone. I speak from the view point of a custom manufacturer. I don't know how the custom leather guys do it! I work with Kydex, which does not require the touch of an artist as leather does. A custom fit Kydex holster requires 2 -3 hours time to complete. A custom leather holster has to require 10 times that. My hat is off to anyone who puts their Heart and Soul into a product the way Kevin Manley (K&D)does his. There are more like him, I'm sure but he is the only one I have dealt with and he has earned my loyalty and return business. http://www.kdholsters.com/ __________________ TANSTAAFL The best things in life are not free. They are paid for with the blood of brave men and women! M&P Forum Ohioans For Concealed Carry Holsters

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October 13th, 2007, 09:53 AM	#32
mike28w Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 131	For me, it's gotten to the point that if they don't have it in stock or can't direct me to one of their dealers that have it in stock, I go elsewhere. For me, a holster is NOT a work of art. It's part of a set of tools. [B]I [/B]will not wait 9-12 months and be lied to , for a tool..... IF I considered a holster an piece of art , then I guess, any length of wait is worth it.... Just my opinion.... mike

October 13th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#33
stevep Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mn Posts: 26	My order from Bulman arrived today. 10 months to wait but it is a very nice fitting holster. i guess i was the squeaky wheel but shouldn't have had to be.

October 29th, 2007, 06:50 PM	#38
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Yes, I too learned the hard way about Paypal and their 45 day time limit for resolving problems. I got screwed over by a custom maker who took my money via Paypal and I never heard from him again. Now UNLESS I can truly trust the party I'm dealing with, it is a credit card ONLY transaction, where I'll have recourse if months and months go by with no product and no communication. And Jarhead is correct, their are folks who do deliver and respond. He is one of them and makes a very fine products at UBG, I own several and when the need arises, will buy more. K&D is also one who replies and keeps his word. Mika does likewise and Comp Tac has the BEST customer service I've ever come across. If you are uneasy about the way your selected maker does business right from the start, then I'd cancel the order and look elsewhere. There are plenty of good leather crafters out there.