Not dirty laundry, just full disclosure... I know I was a bit worried and annoyed last year, not knowing what was going on with my Steyr holster when it was about four months past when I was told to expect it. Did get it though.
Has anyone ordered or received an order from Eric at HBE leather?
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Fat_46
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Just wanted to update everyone. Its now been over 36 weeks (next Monday, August 21 will be 37 weeks) since I ordered and paid for my holster. So far, no joy. No contact with Eric, either. Not sure what hours he answers his phone, but I know its not between 10am and 7pm Central time.
Anyone else hear anything lately?
Anyone else hear anything lately?
Northwet
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HBE has problems
I have an order with Eric, placed January 16, now 7 months and waiting. Like others, he has not responded to my emails for more than two months.
Caveat Emptor on orders folks,
North"wet"
I have an order with Eric, placed January 16, now 7 months and waiting. Like others, he has not responded to my emails for more than two months.
Caveat Emptor on orders folks,
North"wet"
LiquidTension
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My order was about a month or two late, but when it arrived he also sent a mag carrier. I'd talked to Eric a few times and knew that he was having troubles so I wasn't too upset about it. I like the mag carrier better than the Andrews carrier I already had, and the holster is excellent. I'll do business with him again after he gets caught up.
lance22
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I wish I had a nickel for every time I've posted on a forum about HBE Leatherworks. He is a craftsman par excellence. I have at least one holster from all of the illuminaries of the trade ... every one of them made by craftsman and my HBE stands out as a star in a great collection.
I have holsters - from TOP names - that are too tight, too bulky, some evidentally made on Friday by a Jr. Apprentice. Not so with my HBE. Perfect balance of retention and presentation. The quality of the finish if flawless. The smallest detail obviously given great attention and well thought out.
I'm not in the "cult of leather". I think very highly of BearClaw Holsters and Dan Hillsman, both of whom make top quality custom Kydex. In fact I prefer kydex. But when I go leather, Eric's holster seems to be the one I grab.
Eric ... good luck with everything and keep pluggin' away.
I have holsters - from TOP names - that are too tight, too bulky, some evidentally made on Friday by a Jr. Apprentice. Not so with my HBE. Perfect balance of retention and presentation. The quality of the finish if flawless. The smallest detail obviously given great attention and well thought out.
I'm not in the "cult of leather". I think very highly of BearClaw Holsters and Dan Hillsman, both of whom make top quality custom Kydex. In fact I prefer kydex. But when I go leather, Eric's holster seems to be the one I grab.
Eric ... good luck with everything and keep pluggin' away.
Fat_46
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I wish I had a nickle for every unanswered e-mail I have sent Eric.
I'm happy that those who actually received an HBE holster are happy with theirs. Some people got free stuff as well. Good for you.
For the rest of us who have plunked down hard earned money and have seen dates and promises slip away, the glowing reports on HBE seem to be of a different holster maker, at a different time.
I understand personal turmoil. I understand priorities. I don't understand a man breaking his word repeatedly.
I have given up hope of ever seeing my holster, and hope Eric can put the money he took from me to good use, because it is the last of my money he will ever see.
I'm happy that those who actually received an HBE holster are happy with theirs. Some people got free stuff as well. Good for you.
For the rest of us who have plunked down hard earned money and have seen dates and promises slip away, the glowing reports on HBE seem to be of a different holster maker, at a different time.
I understand personal turmoil. I understand priorities. I don't understand a man breaking his word repeatedly.
I have given up hope of ever seeing my holster, and hope Eric can put the money he took from me to good use, because it is the last of my money he will ever see.
jashobeam
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Here's my latest update.
About three weeks ago I became extremely annoyed (after having called him several times over the preceding weeks without receiving a response) and sent Eric Larsen an email explaining my frustration. I will hold off posting the contents of my email. Eric replied by email on August 16, apologized, and guaranteed that my order would be shipped the following week (which was last week--week ending August 26). Today is Thursday, August 31. I do not know how long it takes to ship a holster but I am willing to allow up to three weeks. On September 16 (which I believe allows for a very generous shipping time) I will post on this thread and update everyone as to whether or not my order arrived.
My order consists of a holster for a P-01 and a double magazine holster, both with shark trim. My order was originally placed on March 2, 2006. I hope that Mr. Larsen is doing well.
About three weeks ago I became extremely annoyed (after having called him several times over the preceding weeks without receiving a response) and sent Eric Larsen an email explaining my frustration. I will hold off posting the contents of my email. Eric replied by email on August 16, apologized, and guaranteed that my order would be shipped the following week (which was last week--week ending August 26). Today is Thursday, August 31. I do not know how long it takes to ship a holster but I am willing to allow up to three weeks. On September 16 (which I believe allows for a very generous shipping time) I will post on this thread and update everyone as to whether or not my order arrived.
My order consists of a holster for a P-01 and a double magazine holster, both with shark trim. My order was originally placed on March 2, 2006. I hope that Mr. Larsen is doing well.
lance22
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>both with shark trim.
You've GOTTA post pics of that when it comes in!
You've GOTTA post pics of that when it comes in!
jashobeam
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I got my pancake!
I just received my order today! It came USPS Priority Mail. Mr. Larsen left me a voicemail today asking if I'd received my order. I had to work until 9:30pm and couldn't wait to get home and check my mail. Here are some pics of my holster and mag holder from Eric Larsen at HBE Leatherworks. They are cordovan with black shark trim. I am not much of a photographer and my "camera" is a Canon digital video camcorder that is only 1.3 Megapixels.
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The fit is excellent. I had been worried about not having a retention strap, but when I holstered the gun and shook the holster upside down the gun remained holstered and gave me confidence. I am very pleased with my holster and magazine holder. They look great. I have no experience with a pancake holster and so will have to experiment a little to find out exactly where it is "supposed" to go. The Dickies pants I am wearing seem to possibly have belt loops in places that are less than ideal for wearing a belt holster. Nevertheless, I was impressed with my initial dress-rehearsal. I wore it around my apartment underneath a Hawaiian shirt (of course). It's late and I'm tired but I wanted to share with everyone my joy at having received something for which I have been patiently waiting. Thank you Eric! You do beautiful work.
Jashobeam
I just received my order today! It came USPS Priority Mail. Mr. Larsen left me a voicemail today asking if I'd received my order. I had to work until 9:30pm and couldn't wait to get home and check my mail. Here are some pics of my holster and mag holder from Eric Larsen at HBE Leatherworks. They are cordovan with black shark trim. I am not much of a photographer and my "camera" is a Canon digital video camcorder that is only 1.3 Megapixels.
Frontside
Backside
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The fit is excellent. I had been worried about not having a retention strap, but when I holstered the gun and shook the holster upside down the gun remained holstered and gave me confidence. I am very pleased with my holster and magazine holder. They look great. I have no experience with a pancake holster and so will have to experiment a little to find out exactly where it is "supposed" to go. The Dickies pants I am wearing seem to possibly have belt loops in places that are less than ideal for wearing a belt holster. Nevertheless, I was impressed with my initial dress-rehearsal. I wore it around my apartment underneath a Hawaiian shirt (of course). It's late and I'm tired but I wanted to share with everyone my joy at having received something for which I have been patiently waiting. Thank you Eric! You do beautiful work.
Jashobeam
Snagglepuss
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When did you order your holster, date wise. I have been waiting for 8 months. Your pics are beautiful and just make me all the more excited for mine to arrive.
Car Knocker
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Belt loops can be easily moved and resewn.
jashobeam
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I placed my order on March 2, 2006. Eric's voicemail is ofen full and therefore unusable. Try PMing him here on THR. That worked well for me. I hope you get your order soon.
Good idea about resewing belt loops.
Good idea about resewing belt loops.
Northwet
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HBE holster orders
It would be nice if orders were actually on a 'first in-first out' basis, but apparently they're not.
My order was place on Jan. 16 and paid for on Jan. 20. No holster yet. Mine was a LH tuckable Pro out of horsehide for a High-Power. And still no replies from Eric.
Caveat Emptor
North"wet"
It would be nice if orders were actually on a 'first in-first out' basis, but apparently they're not.
My order was place on Jan. 16 and paid for on Jan. 20. No holster yet. Mine was a LH tuckable Pro out of horsehide for a High-Power. And still no replies from Eric.
Caveat Emptor
North"wet"
PCRCCW
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Hey guys......I just want you all to know that if you call me, I can take care of any and all of this. My number is 801-916-9248. Please dont leave a message, my voice mail says its full...because TMobile isnt letting me delete old messages.
For those of you who are emailing me and my spam filter is eating your stuff...just call me.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Shoot well and god bless
For those of you who are emailing me and my spam filter is eating your stuff...just call me.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Shoot well and god bless
armoredman
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I have/had three HBE holsters, outstanding stuff. One goes with me to and from work everyday, and the other is on my wife's belt. The first was sold with my old Witness when I was scrabbling for cash, or it would never have gone anywhere!
Fat_46
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My new holster finally arrived. The fit, finish, and worksmanship are top notch. The black sharksin against the cordovan leather look incredible.
Northwet
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Holster received
My LH tuckable Pro arrived yesterday
. Finely made product and a nice, tight fit for my Hi-Power.
I ordered a Pro as I'm in civil service and could see having to unclip the firearm and lock it up one or more times a day.
FYI, there are now two clip types available. I went with the one that will optionally grasp a waistline without using a belt, if desired.
North"wet"
My LH tuckable Pro arrived yesterday
. Finely made product and a nice, tight fit for my Hi-Power.I ordered a Pro as I'm in civil service and could see having to unclip the firearm and lock it up one or more times a day.
FYI, there are now two clip types available. I went with the one that will optionally grasp a waistline without using a belt, if desired.
North"wet"
Jordan
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squeaky wheel--
Well it would appear that belly-aching here on THR might get your holster "gotten to".
I don't doubt that the quality of the product is top notch.. however, most top notch vendors realize that "quality" is a big word that encompasses more than just the finished product. Customer care, honesty, and follow through, if ignored, can derail a vendor's "quality" reputation.
Any of you who deal with Dillon Precision, for example, know what I mean. They make pretty good reloading equipment.. why don't they just stop there? Why bother keeping their word or at least communicating when they can't? Why bother returning messages or emails?
What thoughts go through one's head as they scroll through a full email/voicemail box saying, "Not gonna' answer that one... or that one... no, not that one either... ... .. OH! Here's one for a new order! I'll have to get right back to him!"
Well I haven't waited six+ months beyond the outside estimated time for my order so I may as well settle in for the long haul.
Well it would appear that belly-aching here on THR might get your holster "gotten to".
I don't doubt that the quality of the product is top notch.. however, most top notch vendors realize that "quality" is a big word that encompasses more than just the finished product. Customer care, honesty, and follow through, if ignored, can derail a vendor's "quality" reputation.
Any of you who deal with Dillon Precision, for example, know what I mean. They make pretty good reloading equipment.. why don't they just stop there? Why bother keeping their word or at least communicating when they can't? Why bother returning messages or emails?
What thoughts go through one's head as they scroll through a full email/voicemail box saying, "Not gonna' answer that one... or that one... no, not that one either... ... .. OH! Here's one for a new order! I'll have to get right back to him!"
Well I haven't waited six+ months beyond the outside estimated time for my order so I may as well settle in for the long haul.
PCRCCW
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Hey to all.
This is the slow bastard in question. My shop flooded and my computer fried itself...but Im still here. My lead times have been alot more than I could have anticipated at times....and I wont make excuses. Im dancing as fast as I can....
If anyone has questions....PLEASE DONT EMAIL ME! I lost over 6000 emails when my computer fried and YES, from now on I will back them up. But just call me and we can go from there.
God bless, happy holidays and shoot well.
Eric
This is the slow bastard in question. My shop flooded and my computer fried itself...but Im still here. My lead times have been alot more than I could have anticipated at times....and I wont make excuses. Im dancing as fast as I can....
If anyone has questions....PLEASE DONT EMAIL ME! I lost over 6000 emails when my computer fried and YES, from now on I will back them up. But just call me and we can go from there.
God bless, happy holidays and shoot well.
Eric
armoredman
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I lost the $ I had saved, to medical bills, but I will get my rig as soon as I can save the pennies again. Eric's work is worth waiting for, in my humble opinion.
PCRCCW
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Dave,
Your comments are humbling.....I appreciate it. You should see what I do now....the pics are great but are years ago and everything has gotten SO MUCH BETTER!........
Happy holidays and god bless
Your comments are humbling.....I appreciate it. You should see what I do now....the pics are great but are years ago and everything has gotten SO MUCH BETTER!........
Happy holidays and god bless
bass806
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Eric,
I've tried your phone and am unable to leave a message. Please contact me. I've left voice mails and emails concerning my PCR holster,many before your little flooding incident-and all were unanswered.. If you recall, you sent a holster to me and it was not for the PCR and you told me you were having mold problems. My patience are about up sir.
Randy
I've tried your phone and am unable to leave a message. Please contact me. I've left voice mails and emails concerning my PCR holster,many before your little flooding incident-and all were unanswered.. If you recall, you sent a holster to me and it was not for the PCR and you told me you were having mold problems. My patience are about up sir.
Randy
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My sympathies for Mr. L, as HBE must be the unluckiest holster maker around. Bronchitis, computer frying, T-Mobile not letting him access his voicemails, spam filter erasing emails, a divorce adding to his backlog, a plumbing leak, and when I finally spoke to him, problems with his landlord (if I remember one of the reasons for my holster which was purchased out of inventory and advertised to ship within 3 days took over a month to arrive). Sounds like the email problem must be fixed, because even though I didn't get a response to 3 emails (not including a PM sent through THR), he later used one of them to reply to me saying my holster was finally in the mail. Lets hope 07 is more kind to him and his.
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