So true, James. Aside from guns/gunsmithing I see this continually played out. A Southern company that is truly a ground roots operation is Red Land Cotton, in Alabama. It's a large farm that grows, gins and processes its own cotton. Their final product that's retailed to the world is bed sheets. Rush Limbaugh used to advertise for another similar outfit called Boll & Branch. My wife bought B & B sheets for several years until she discovered Red Land Cotton sheets. The quality is absolutely over the top. Superb product.
I really enjoy seeing and supporting a small company with owners that are hands on and pour their heart and soul into their products.
