Sometimes timing is everything...Maxcon

SOLOLUCKY · March 27th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Well sometimes timing is everything in life. I got my Brommeland Max-Con holster about 3+ years ago when Gary still sold to us regular folks. It was, to me, kinda pricey but with all the good words being spoken about it I bought it along with a mag pouch. I absolutely love this holster & I wear it every day.
Well, if I was just getting into concealed carry today there is NO way I could own this holster unfortunately. The price is now way out of my league. I know quality is important and all and I am not faulting anyone for making a living or getting what the market will bring for a product but I would surely not have the luxury of owning my own Max-con.
I am not naming names or prices, this is just an observation.

JimmyC4 · March 27th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Compared to the cost of a firearm, I still find any custom holster to be a bargain, and well worth the price for everyday carry.

wht06rado · March 27th, 2008, 04:35 PM

I hear ya!

Wht

SOLOLUCKY · March 27th, 2008, 04:38 PM

I whole-heartedly agree they are nice, l wear it every day...just to double the price from 3 years ago is a lot to bear for people that just dropped gun money. they should be easier to afford but are not any longer. more people will be without the ability or willingness to own custom leather.

kpw · March 27th, 2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SOLOLUCKY

I whole-heartedly agree they are nice, l wear it every day...just to double the price from 3 years ago is a lot to bear for people that just dropped gun money. they should be easier to afford but are not any longer. more people will be without the ability or willingness to own custom leather.

That's where makers like UBG, FIST, High Noon and a bunch of others come in. They offer high quality leather for well under a $100. Saves us common folk from being leather poor.

AZ Husker · March 27th, 2008, 09:37 PM

As far as I'm concerned, buying proper quality leather and ammo is as much of the purchase as is the gun. If you can't afford it all, maybe you should wait a little longer. It's a package, not components.

JerryM · March 27th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Most/all of us like quality leather. However, the top holsters are pricy for some. However, there are some quality makers that are not yet a year behind or charge over $100 for the holster. I am not saying that they are not worth their cost, but others that are less expensive perform just as well in my experience.

Kevin at K&D makes excellent holsters that will do everything one wants or needs. Brock at Bluegrass is getting a very good reputation. I have one on order from him and am eager to see and use it. I also have one on order from Kevin, and the one I have from him is top quality.

Not a large number of us are willing to wait over a year and spend up to $175 for anyone's holster. There is a point of diminishing return even for leather holsters.

I believe that we can get excellent belts, holsters and mag carriers for much less than the cost of the gun.

Regards,
Jerry

QKShooter · March 27th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Well, I'm sure not sticking up for any particular holster maker but, there are things that factor into any final price for a product.
Supply & demand - overhead costs - location & the "cost of living" and doing business in one particular state as VS another - the total number of paid employees - advertising costs - some makers work from home & some pay out additional money to run a separate shop location.
The number of very expensive machines VS doing a % of the fabrication all by hand.

The best thing to do is shop around - find a maker with a rig that is what you want & that you can personally afford.

If the waiting time is too long from that maker then shop around for another maker or wait the required amount of time.

We are actually pretty doggone fortunate that we have so many different holster options from many talented holster makers and at various ranges in price.

That's a good thing really....it is.

Bark'n · March 28th, 2008, 03:00 AM

+1 what QK said...

With CCW in nearly every state of the union now a reality, the holster industry has really boomed!

I recall the holster industry of say 15 years ago.

Slim pickings to say the least.

Today we have so many to choose from, custom included, there really is no reason not to be able to find "something" that fits your needs and your budget! You just need to shop around a bit.

SOLOLUCKY · March 28th, 2008, 08:34 AM

I do feel fortunate to have "hooked up" with this site and it's big number of custom and high quality gun leather makers. The Mega Holster Makers list here is a very good thing. It gives the us a big list of choices in one place to review lots of makers, check deliver times, & prices. And I can surely understand the boom on the 'demand' side of custom gun leather. It is something we all have strived for....wider acceptance of CCW laws. Glad to see many new entrepenuers step up to fill a demand.

March 27th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#1
SOLOLUCKY Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ROSS OHIO Posts: 502	Sometimes timing is everything...Maxcon Well sometimes timing is everything in life. I got my Brommeland Max-Con holster about 3+ years ago when Gary still sold to us regular folks. It was, to me, kinda pricey but with all the good words being spoken about it I bought it along with a mag pouch. I absolutely love this holster & I wear it every day. Well, if I was just getting into concealed carry today there is NO way I could own this holster unfortunately. The price is now way out of my league. I know quality is important and all and I am not faulting anyone for making a living or getting what the market will bring for a product but I would surely not have the luxury of owning my own Max-con. I am not naming names or prices, this is just an observation. __________________ R1 This is mine. That is yours. Lets keep it that way.

March 27th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#2
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,863	Compared to the cost of a firearm, I still find any custom holster to be a bargain, and well worth the price for everyday carry. __________________ "It's a big gun when I carry it, it is also a big gun when I take it out” – Clint Smith

March 27th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#3
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 775	I hear ya! Wht __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

March 27th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#4
SOLOLUCKY Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ROSS OHIO Posts: 502	I whole-heartedly agree they are nice, l wear it every day...just to double the price from 3 years ago is a lot to bear for people that just dropped gun money. they should be easier to afford but are not any longer. more people will be without the ability or willingness to own custom leather. __________________ R1 This is mine. That is yours. Lets keep it that way.

March 27th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#6
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	As far as I'm concerned, buying proper quality leather and ammo is as much of the purchase as is the gun. If you can't afford it all, maybe you should wait a little longer. It's a package, not components. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 27th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#7
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	Most/all of us like quality leather. However, the top holsters are pricy for some. However, there are some quality makers that are not yet a year behind or charge over $100 for the holster. I am not saying that they are not worth their cost, but others that are less expensive perform just as well in my experience. Kevin at K&D makes excellent holsters that will do everything one wants or needs. Brock at Bluegrass is getting a very good reputation. I have one on order from him and am eager to see and use it. I also have one on order from Kevin, and the one I have from him is top quality. Not a large number of us are willing to wait over a year and spend up to $175 for anyone's holster. There is a point of diminishing return even for leather holsters. I believe that we can get excellent belts, holsters and mag carriers for much less than the cost of the gun. Regards, Jerry

March 27th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#8
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,476	Well, I'm sure not sticking up for any particular holster maker but, there are things that factor into any final price for a product. Supply & demand - overhead costs - location & the "cost of living" and doing business in one particular state as VS another - the total number of paid employees - advertising costs - some makers work from home & some pay out additional money to run a separate shop location. The number of very expensive machines VS doing a % of the fabrication all by hand. The best thing to do is shop around - find a maker with a rig that is what you want & that you can personally afford. If the waiting time is too long from that maker then shop around for another maker or wait the required amount of time. We are actually pretty doggone fortunate that we have so many different holster options from many talented holster makers and at various ranges in price. That's a good thing really....it is. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

March 28th, 2008, 03:00 AM	#9
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,297	+1 what QK said... With CCW in nearly every state of the union now a reality, the holster industry has really boomed! I recall the holster industry of say 15 years ago. Slim pickings to say the least. Today we have so many to choose from, custom included, there really is no reason not to be able to find "something" that fits your needs and your budget! You just need to shop around a bit. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

March 28th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#10
SOLOLUCKY Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ROSS OHIO Posts: 502	I do feel fortunate to have "hooked up" with this site and it's big number of custom and high quality gun leather makers. The Mega Holster Makers list here is a very good thing. It gives the us a big list of choices in one place to review lots of makers, check deliver times, & prices. And I can surely understand the boom on the 'demand' side of custom gun leather. It is something we all have strived for....wider acceptance of CCW laws. Glad to see many new entrepenuers step up to fill a demand. __________________ R1 This is mine. That is yours. Lets keep it that way.

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