Blade-Tech is full of it

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Just got off the phone with Blade-Tech thinking I was going to be able to put in my order for a holster. I had previously spoken with them about a "Partial Eclipse" holster with a sweatguard for my M&P c9. They told me before that it would not be a problem and that it would be put in queue as soon as my order was put in. Well, I tried to put my order in as we had discussed before, and lo and behold, they tell me that is not possible to make that holster. Maybe, maybe, in about six months, but it impossible right now.

What kind of boloney is that. Aren't they a "custom" holster maker? So once again, I have a company lie to me and totally let me down.

Just kinda really ticked off right now. But I can promise this, They will NEVER get a kind word from me about them or to them from now on.
 
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No, by and large they aren't a custom holster maker. They are a mass production holster shop that will sometimes do minor custom work if it doesn't deviate to far from their standard design.

You aren't likely to get a Partial Eclipse with a full sweat guard. Nor one for the M&P 9C since that isn't a listed firearm for the Partial Eclipse.

Maybe last time you spoke to them they thought you were talking about he regular Eclipse since that has both a sweat guard and is made for the M&P 9C
 
NO. I specifically stated I wanted a PARTIAL Eclipse. And if you'll look at that particular holster, barrel length doesn't matter as it is a Yaqui style holster.
 
Ok. So they didn't take your money? Well, then no biggie. I'm sure they are insanely busy right now as are most gun stuff makers. And probably very happy to be so busy that they can't stop and do custom, one-off stuff.

If they said they could do it back then, then you should have asked them to put your order in back then. If you wait on something like that, you risk things changing -- as they did.

No reason to badmouth Blade Tech over it. They didn't take your money, didn't rip you off, didn't sell you an inferior product, etc.

Find someone else to make it.




(Or pick a better design. Belt slides have too many drawbacks anyway.)
 
I understand what your saying about not selling me an inferior product, etc. And at the time I was discussing this with them, every dime I had was tied up in funds for buying my house, and Couldn't make that purchase then. What I'm ticked about is the fact they said they would do it and they re-nig on that statement. As far as I'm concerned, they lied to me. End of story.
 
I guess I don't see it the same way as you. It's not that they lied, but you that had to wait. Things change. There are jobs that I'm willing to take on in the winter that I won't do in the summer.
This is not "End of story" but it sounds more like this is the "end of you being rational and logical" Life's too short to be pissed of about everything. Disappointed? ok. Pissed of and publicly bashing a well respected company? Maybe not the best thing.
 
Byrd666 ..... And at the time I was discussing this with them, every dime I had was tied up in funds for buying my house, and Couldn't make that purchase then.
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So.......you weren't ready to buy when you called?




What I'm ticked about is the fact they said they would do it and they re-nig on that statement. As far as I'm concerned, they lied to me. End of story.
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No, they didn't lie............things changed and you're whining because they no longer are able or willing to make what you want.

"Every dime" was tied up? Did you buy gas, groceries, eat out? These aren't thousand dollar holsters. Bottom line is you were kicking tires and had no intention of making a purchase THEN.

Your story is akin to calling up a car dealer and asking about price and availability of a particular model. You save, save, save and save your $$$$$$ until you can afford to buy. Once you've saved up and are ready to buy......oh noes! The price has increased and that model is no longer made in the color you want.

It ain't lying and you're whining.
 
It's lying. Had they told me this quote is only good for "x" days, then no problem.

And I'll quit whining. Just had some cheese anyway.
 
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It's lying. Had they told me this quote is only good for "x" days, then no problem.
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Exactly how much time passed? Are we talking six days or six months?

Even if they didn't expressly say that the estimate expired in two weeks, I don't expect such estimates to stay open until doomsday. I can't exactly walk into a shoe store and get a new pair of shoes for $5 because I've got a coupon from 1953 with no expressly-printed expiration date, right?
 
Maybe a month or so. Maybe a bit more. When I was giving out estimates for the company I used to work for, actually, all the companies I worked for in that 20+- year career, the quotes stated in in BIG BOLD letters: THIS QUOTE IS GOOD FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS.

My fault for thinking this was good for it as well. Still ticked, but am getting over it and looking elsewhere for a company that'll do the job.

They still lost my business though. Not that it's going to make or break'em .
 
No, they aren't a custom holster maker, but they are a very small production shop.

What I'm ticked about is the fact they said they would do it and they re-nig on that statement. As far as I'm concerned, they lied to me. End of story.
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They didn't lie to you about the fact that they wouldn't take your order or money because they weren't ready to make the holster yet. That sounds like someone that is being honest with you instead of taking an order and not delivering. They're not reneging on anything, just giving you a realistic schedule like a forthright company should.
in about six months, but it impossible right now
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The fact that no one is agreeing with you is an indication you're overreacting to the disappointment and frustration or having gotten around to getting your ducks in a row to do this and they're not having theirs in the same row.
 
"every dime I had was tied up in funds for buying my house, and Couldn't make that purchase then."

Sounds like a personal problem. Not theirs. You did not buy when you asked the question, and when you asked later things had changed. Expecting them to put a # of day expiration on every statement they make, that is the kind of legal crap that has wrecked this country.
 
You're overreacting the the disappointment and frustration or having gotten around to getting your ducks in a row to do this and they're not having theirs in the same row.
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No Sir. Her quote was " Maybe, maybe, in about six months, but it's impossible right now."

Now about my ducks. If a gunsmith were to tell you that you can bring your pistol in on X day, and then he suddenly tells you that, even though I promised I would start work on it today, I won't be able to get to it for maybe six more months, how much would think of that smith? Or of that contractor. Or of any company.

I really don't think I'm being unreasonable in asking a company to do what they said they would do in the first place. If I tell a client that they will have their design and or build prints on X day, then they get them. Even if that means 23.5 hour days of working to get them done. As long as I, or a representative of my company delivered an agreement to do so.

Regardless, they have lost me as a customer.
 
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If a gunsmith were to tell you that you can bring your pistol in on X day, and then he suddenly tells you that, even though I promised I would start work on it today, I won't be able to get to it for maybe six more months,
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I don't know how much experience you have in the custom pistolsmithing arena, but this it pretty normal with top tier smiths.

If Blade-tech were a custom holster maker, you'd be looking at a 6 month wait...after you put in your order
 
I don't know how much experience you have in the custom pistolsmithing arena, but this it pretty normal with top tier smiths.

If Blade-tech were a custom holster maker, you'd be looking at a 6 month wait...after you put in your order
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To the first, not much. And it seems to me to be a very Poor way of gaining a good reputation.

To the second, that would be fine, IF they'd let me even put my order in in the manner agreed upon to begin with. But I'm not going to wait for a year or more for a plastic holster.
 
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To the second, that would be fine, IF they'd let me even put my order in in the manner agreed upon to begin with.
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I thought you said you didn't have the money to place an order at that time?

I'm talking about placing and paying for an order when they first offered. That offer is off the table as soon as you decline to place an order at that time...as far as they could tell, you were just "tire kicking"
 
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I think you are lucky that Blade Tech doesn't get on the internet and start hammering you for being a disgruntled caller.

Life is too short, get over and as suggested, find a different holster maker.
 
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Yeah, I see where your going with that. But, it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth and WILL NOT change my opinion of that company.
 
I think you are lucky that Blade Tech doesn't get on the internet and start hammering you for being a disgruntled caller.

Life is too short, get over and as suggested, find a different holster maker.
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First. I AM

Second. I am

Look, the phone call was extremely polite. Might have been terse but, polite.

I'm done with 'em. And they are not on my Christmas card list.
 
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No Sir. Her quote was " Maybe, maybe, in about six months, but it's impossible right now."

Now about my ducks. If a gunsmith were to tell you that you can bring your pistol in on X day, and then he suddenly tells you that, even though I promised I would start work on it today, I won't be able to get to it for maybe six more months, how much would think of that smith? Or of that contractor. Or of any company.

I really don't think I'm being unreasonable in asking a company to do what they said they would do in the first place. If I tell a client that they will have their design and or build prints on X day, then they get them. Even if that means 23.5 hour days of working to get them done. As long as I, or a representative of my company delivered an agreement to do so.

Regardless, they have lost me as a customer.
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Unreasonable maybe, angry yes. I highly doubt that the nice woman you spoke to gave you her word on a virtual handshake, it was more or less likely to be a yeah we can do it. Also It makes a big deal more to have had a conversation about something being made in the future on the phone to a non-custom company (happens all the time and the person reneges, but that's never a big deal for the individual not following up on the "order" is it... we justify it; I'm guilty of it), and a conversation to a person in the flesh and making a date or receipt of purchase for the future. Also they told you they could maybe do it again in 6 months (as they are busy), it also happens with local mechanics ect. Oh and for the record I am not a bladetech fanboy... Got one holster from them, it took 2 months to get and I felt it was more bulky than it needed to be (I understand it is well made and the thickness is part of it), was not a perfect fit (not worth the hassle of returning I just use it less than others), and honestly I feel the price for the custom molded is about $15 too high compared to other literal custom kydex holsters I have from other companies. Too each their own.
 
Most gun shows have holster makers who will make you a holster right there while you wait. I see the same guy here in FL "among others", and he does a nice job, for 50 bucks.
If you do a search, I am sure you can find a holster that will suit your needs in a few minutes online. I just did a quick search and found this,http://www.firearmholster.com/, I don't know if it is any help to you, but there are plenty of others. Good Luck.
 
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