Lower Lead Times, New Gear and How?

Published on July 26, 2019
Duration: 5:49

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical discusses efforts to reduce manufacturing lead times by increasing staff and investing in dedicated CNC molds. He highlights new gear, including the Trijicon SRO optic and its fitment on CZ P10 pistols with RMR-cut holsters. The video also previews an upcoming comparison of draw speeds between duty-style retention holsters and standard OWB Kydex holsters.

Quick Summary

QVO Tactical is actively reducing manufacturing lead times by increasing staff and investing in dedicated CNC molds for efficient holster production. They have received new gear, including the Trijicon SRO optic, and are testing its fitment. Custom orders requiring manual processes currently have a four-week lead time, with plans to shorten this.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Lead Time Discussion
  2. 00:12Welcome to QVO Tactical
  3. 00:43Lead Time Reduction Efforts
  4. 00:55New Gear from Weisman Company
  5. 01:10New Trijicon SRO Optic
  6. 01:24Holster Fitment (RMR Cut)
  7. 02:18Wednesday Shop Update
  8. 02:27Upcoming Holster Draw Speed Video
  9. 02:50Explaining Lead Time Reduction
  10. 03:00Dedicated CNC Molds
  11. 03:11Manual Custom Holster Process
  12. 03:38Thursday Shop Update
  13. 03:48Order Fulfillment Example
  14. 03:57Vacuum Side Production Update
  15. 04:03Dedicated Staff for Production
  16. 04:07Custom Holster Challenges (H&K VP9)
  17. 04:26Investment in New Molds
  18. 04:48New Gun for Content Filming
  19. 04:53Borrowing a Gun from Pew Pew & Grill
  20. 05:08Future Firearm Interest (2011)
  21. 05:17Desired Triarc Systems 2011
  22. 05:29End of Vlog

Frequently Asked Questions

How is QVO Tactical reducing manufacturing lead times for holsters?

QVO Tactical is reducing lead times by hiring more staff to increase production capacity and by investing in dedicated CNC molds for popular firearm and light configurations. This allows for faster turnaround on orders, with some orders shipping the next day.

What new gear has QVO Tactical received?

QVO Tactical has received the new Trijicon SRO optic, which is being tested for fitment on various holsters, including those with RMR cuts for pistols like the CZ P10. They also received new materials from Weisman Company.

What is the estimated lead time for custom holsters at QVO Tactical?

For custom holsters that require manual processes like mocking up and foam pressing (e.g., for unique firearm/light combinations), lead times are currently around four weeks. The goal is to reduce this to two weeks, with a baseline of four to six weeks for operational flexibility.

What upcoming video content can viewers expect from QVO Tactical?

QVO Tactical is planning a video comparing draw speeds between duty-style retention holsters (like Safariland Level 2) and standard OWB Kydex holsters. They also plan to film content on a borrowed firearm, a Triarc Systems 2011.

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