Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Memorable Event I want you to know how thrilled I was to receive the highest award presented to anyone in the industry, the Shooting Industry Award, in Hartford on July 25. I was there mostly to support your delightful event and our company, and was totally surprised to be announced the awardee. The award was truly one of the highlights of my life, especially since my dad is a past recipient (1996), and many of the past honorees are personal friends. Many are heroes to all who love hunting and shooting. And, of course, knowing the integrity of the voting system makes the award meaningful as truly representing the industry as a whole. Thank you for overseeing the process and for your personal involvement in planning and executing a truly memorable event. I also enjoyed every aspect of the next day’s shooting fun (Shooting Industry Masters), and the opportunity to get to know other leaders in the outdoor sports. My very best personal wishes, Robert E. Hodgdon Treasurer/Board Member Hodgdon Shawnee Mission, Kan. Mr. Hodgdon, on behalf of Randy Moldé, the director of the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence and the chairman of the Shooting Industry Masters, thank you for the kind words. While a lot of work goes into administering the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, FMG Publications is committed to sponsoring and producing the awards in a way that reflects integrity and service to the industry. We also thank the 500 members of the Academy who hold the voting power. It was also an honor to present the award to you on behalf of the academy, and to hear your heartfelt comments from stage. We also noted you did seem to enjoy the shooting events at the Masters, gauging by the near-constant smile on your face. We hope to see Team Hodgdon compete at the 2009 event. Congratulations, Mr. Hodgdon, for being honored by the industry. Novak Professional After many years of saving my money to have custom 1911 work performed by Novak, I finally was able to send my gun off to realize my dream. When the gun was returned, it was everything I had hoped for; it shot great and looked perfect, except the Novak logo was missing. I sent a letter to Novak thanking them for the fine work and letting them know I was disappointed not to see their logo. A few days later, I received a handwritten letter from Wayne Novak, apologizing and explaining that leaving the logo off was an oversight. He told me to return the slide to him and he personally would take care of it. I sent the slide and in less than a week I had it back, shipping paid, and a company shirt included. To go to all of this trouble for me about a logo tells me a lot about the kind of guy Wayne is and the company he has built. Had this been a function, reliability or safety issue, I have no doubt that it would have been dealt with quickly and professionally. Novak and only Novak will be doing any future work on my 1911. Thanks to Wayne and his crew for treating me right. Robert Bright Portland, Ore. via: American Handgunner Magazine 9 Bob Hodgdon E-mail the Editor russ@shootingindustry.com Circle No. 216 on Inquiry Card 6 NOVEMBER 2008 Read SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com