Our Story: The Journey of Four Brothers Inc from Basement to Industry Leader
Jason PineShare
How it all began:
In 2015 I wanted a 3-gun competition rig for a newly purchased firearm, a Para 1640. After shopping around, I found that acquiring the exact gear I wanted was extremely difficult. I searched high and low on the internet and I could not find anyone to make what I wanted locally either. A close friend and fellow shooter suggested I make my own gear, so I decided I would try it. I built what is called a “Coffee Bum” Foam press, bought a Toaster oven, and studied as much information as I could find about thermoplastic forming. In the end, I was successful with my build and started using my homemade gear at the range. Several of my friends saw the gear I built and started asking me to make them holsters and magazine carriers. I often joke with my buddy, blaming this whole endeavor on him suggesting I just “build my own.” I will always appreciate his encouragement.
Our name:
The name Four Brothers has two main purposes. First, it is my way of showing respect to my deceased brother, and second, reflecting on the company values of family, service, and integrity. My two remaining brothers and I are best friends and make up the board of advisors for the business.
I thought long and hard about the name but never could nail down the logo. While reloading 9mm in my basement sometime in 2018, my youngest brother and I were discussing the name I had selected and why I thought it fit the values I wanted to build the company around and he quickly designed the logo on a post-it note
In 2019, with a wonderful woman encouraging me to take it to the next level, I created an LLC and launched the website, fourbrothersinc.com. Pulling from over 25 years in the manufacturing industry, I designed a small, lean manufacturing process in a 700-square-foot portion of the basement of my home. I was fortunate to have friends in good places willing to order from us and get our gear on store shelves and in the hands of their friends and family. In January 2021, I hired my first employee, which was the beginning of a real journey of growth. In November of 2021, with a team of 4, Four Brothers moved to a new, 1,440-square-foot facility. In August of 2023, we moved to a larger facility with a total of 11,690 square feet. What started in a basement with a 6-foot ceiling and a dream has now become an S-Corp in a 12,000-square-foot facility with several employees and thousands of customers all across the world. I still can’t believe it some days.
From the very start of this adventure, Four Brothers’ mission has been to serve people with honesty and integrity. We value people over profit, and it is shown in our actions every day.
26 comments
Glad you started 4Bros and stuck with it! I loved the first holster for my new shield x so much I just ordered 2 more!! One owb and the iwb that include the light this time. I like to have different configurations of holsters depending on what I’m doing and time of year. Been carrying for 25 years now and always have had issues finding holsters for new carry guns, but you guys had holsters out before anyone!! The quality and comfort is top notch!! Other established brands like Alien Gear that I’ve used in the past told me they had no timeline for the shield x, so I looked elsewhere and glad I did! Thanks 4Bros!! Keep it up!!
I’m very happy I found this site. They seem to have what I want and the backstory to. This is amazing. Their prices are right on point and that’s perfect for me. Can’t ask for anything more well maybe quality but I’m sure that’s on point as well lol
I look forward to doing business with your company. I respect your values of family, service and integrity. Although I have spent the majority of my life in the great state of Texas, my family roots are right there in Logansport. My dad being born and raised there, and my grandfather running a successful auto mechanic business for decades. I would much rather spend my hard earned money with a small, value driven proprietor like you than some huge corporate conglomerate that could care less about the customer and is only focused on profits.
I purchased my first holster from 4 Brothers and was very impressed with the quality & craftsmanship. I am looking to replace most if not all of my current holsters with 4 Brothers holsters if they make them for my current modest arsenal. Thank you all for the quality & value of the holsters you all make. Keep pushing forward.
Stoked to be a customer of a real American dream! Love the 4Bros gear, just ordered a duty piece, & forsee more gear in the future. This story really hits me for my brother & I started our business in his basement making small repairs to circuit boards that led to a manufacturing & prototype company with multiple machines & employees. Keep at it with your core values & success will tag along! Cheers!