Humble beginnings located in old LT vault ... (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 9/4/2014 4:10:28 PM EDT
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I was digging in the dusty old storage for something and blundered into a treasure ...
Seven years later Mrs. L and I had hammered out that reputation ... 
And now look at us ... 
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
When my ship come's in I'll be at the airport
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Nice!!,.. achieving yours and the American dream congrats! 
you didn't happen to run across any 1911 slides and stuff while digging around in that dusty storage bin did you?,..if so dibs on one 
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Watch out I got teh gloves now!
Watch out I got teh gloves now!
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Originally Posted By mdw:
Nice!!,.. achieving yours and the American dream congrats!
you didn't happen to run across any 1911 slides and stuff while digging around in that dusty storage bin did you?,..if so dibs on one
Yes, this. Or vintage Dillos that can be auctioned off for charity???? |
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Originally Posted By 01greenmachine:
Yes, this. Or vintage Dillos that can be auctioned off for charity???? Originally Posted By 01greenmachine:
Originally Posted By mdw:
Nice!!,.. achieving yours and the American dream congrats!
you didn't happen to run across any 1911 slides and stuff while digging around in that dusty storage bin did you?,..if so dibs on one
Yes, this. Or vintage Dillos that can be auctioned off for charity???? Battle Knife 
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Originally Posted By samiam513:
What's the hourly shop rate today? It's been years since we job-shopped. |
I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
Did you find one of your flashlights in there too if so that would add a "personal touch" and give my next order a "pleasing attractiveness" for sure.
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That's awesome, Mark. Hope you don't mind that I saved all the pictures? Wish I had an employer like you!
I can say without a doubt, those letters are part of the reason we love your employees and products so much. Amazing customer service and reputation. Thank you for everything! BTW, if you could jump in the thread about lowers maybe being for sale, we would appreciate it! |
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Originally Posted By mdw:
Nice!!,.. achieving yours and the American dream congrats!
you didn't happen to run across any 1911 slides and stuff while digging around in that dusty storage bin did you?,..if so dibs on one
No, but it looks like if we can pull some funds together we can pay him and his crew $17.50 an hour to get the process started
Who's with me
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Originally Posted By d16man:
so what were you making in the beginning, before the mounts and gun parts and barrels? Cutting boards for Williams Sanoma was one item. Then 1911's. 
Congrats on accomplishing your original goals Mark. Hard work does prevail, I don't care what that guy in the Whitehouse says.
Well done Sir, well done.
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Originally Posted By D233:
Nice. Originally Posted By D233:
Nice. mfingar electronically doodling. 
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
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Originally Posted By Defender3:
$17.50 an hour - damn, how did you pay the bills Mark? "Sure she said come on out to LA, have a little fun, start your own business ..." 
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I have been asked to point out that I am LaRue Tactical's owner.
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
My work has been used by tens of thousands of US Military personnel,
and tens of thousands of civilian shooters - ML
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Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
"Sure she said come on out to LA, have a little fun, start your own business ..." http://www.themoviebuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/die-hard.bmp Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
$17.50 an hour - damn, how did you pay the bills Mark? "Sure she said come on out to LA, have a little fun, start your own business ..." http://www.themoviebuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/die-hard.bmp I thought yall were in TX, not Lousyanna, or Lower Alabama.
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Originally Posted By D233:
Nice. Originally Posted By D233:
Nice. Ya this GIF is awesome |
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Awesome little piece of company history you have there. Have you guys considered venturing back out of the gun industry? I like buying as much of my stuff from American companies as I can, but unfortunately LaRue Tactical doesn't make axes, hammers, deer stands and backpack stoves
In all seriousness though, your story is a remarkable testament to what can happen in America with a little hard work and perseverance. |
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Originally Posted By Eagle34:
I thought yall were in TX, not Lousyanna, or Lower Alabama. Originally Posted By Eagle34:
Originally Posted By LaRue_Tactical:
Originally Posted By Defender3:
$17.50 an hour - damn, how did you pay the bills Mark? "Sure she said come on out to LA, have a little fun, start your own business ..." http://www.themoviebuff.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/die-hard.bmp I thought yall were in TX, not Lousyanna, or Lower Alabama. LeAnder |