I love statistics. You can manipulate them is so many ways, and many times never really tell much of anything. I think the Strongest companies are also the smart companies. They know their limitations, and for sure do not put all their stock in Military and Police contracts. These contracts as far as gun quality do not always reflect quality. Bids are funny creatures. I learned a long time ago that just because a Policeman carries a certain brand, really does not mean much. It is just his carry from being issued this contract bid firearm. Military and Police contracts can change anytime. But what will the Public be purchasing for his next EDC, His next Pocket Pistol, His next shotgun, Carbine. The successful company IMO will be diversified. And the good one's have been around for a 100 years, and as long as 500 years. They have been around that long, because they have learned to survive.
So yes, the comment from Browning, "
"Being realistic about your capabilities, knowing the marketplace and knowing what your competitors have going for them and finding your niche in the market are what separates successful companies from bad".is a very true statement. And I might add. A company that rest on the laurels of a single product and does not change, is doomed to fail. A company should be successful in a array of products. Yes, some products will be around for a long time and rightly so. But will the company?? Diversify or risk becoming stagnant.Be open to new ideas.
Hitler wanted to roll out the same Black VW for all the people. That idea never worked.
Just because my local Police won a bid to drive a Chevy, does not necessary make me want to go buy one.