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HK_Flo · January 10, 2013, 02:33 PM

I have a friend that owns a machine shop, apparently his next venture is going to be manufacturing custom 1911's.

Being a marketing guy my mind immediately went to how you would get the name out and get people to buy a 1911 from a previously unheard of manufacturer.

He said he is going to be going upmarket, my question is what would it take to get you buy one of his instead of say a Les Baer or a Wilson Combat?

The only real idea I had was giving one to a pro shooter to use in competition. That even seems like it could be tough, might have to start his own team?

I know about the SHOT show, I think he plans on going next year.

January 10, 2013, 02:33 PM	#1
HK_Flo Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2011 Posts: 122	So my buddy is going to manufacture 1911's I have a friend that owns a machine shop, apparently his next venture is going to be manufacturing custom 1911's. Being a marketing guy my mind immediately went to how you would get the name out and get people to buy a 1911 from a previously unheard of manufacturer. He said he is going to be going upmarket, my question is what would it take to get you buy one of his instead of say a Les Baer or a Wilson Combat? The only real idea I had was giving one to a pro shooter to use in competition. That even seems like it could be tough, might have to start his own team? I know about the SHOT show, I think he plans on going next year.