While I agree that a year long backlog may be an indicator of a very high quality product, that is not necessarily indicative that it is a good business model. For example, there are other makers of high quality rigs out there, like Crossbreed for example, that can turn their products out much quicker. Ultimately, if a business wants to be truly viable, they higher enough staff to meet the demands of their given market. That's just business 101. In the course of a year long wait, for ANYTHING, most consumers will move on to a competitor, even if they have to settle for something that may not be quite as good. That last statement is my opinion only, and not meant to take anything away from the company you cited at all, but I personally fall into that category myself. Of course being a fickle personality like I am, I would probably have a whole new favorite carry piece before that holster was ever ready.