original equipment manufacturer

 

original equipment manufacturer

Yep, it just means a stock part, basically.

 

Factory not aftermarket or Asian is what I think of when I hear OEM.

 

OEM doesn't necessarily mean that a part is made by the factory. Many manufacturers outsource parts from subcontractors. MetalForm is an OEM of Colt magazines for example.

 

Yep. The OEM battery, memory, motherboard, display, keyboard, processor, case, all other internal parts, charger and track pad of my $1601 MacBook were made by $.17 an hour Chinese labor. Glad it wasn't made here. It would have cost $1627 if price adjusted for those greedy American workers. I wouldn't have been able to afford it if it meant $26 to keep those jobs here. OEM definitely doesn't mean it's made here.

 

Yep. The OEM battery, memory, motherboard, display, keyboard, processor, case, all other internal parts, charger and track pad of my $1601 MacBook were made by $.17 an hour Chinese labor. Glad it wasn't made here. It would have cost $1627 if price adjusted for those greedy American workers. I wouldn't have been able to afford it if it meant $26 to keep those jobs here. OEM definitely doesn't mean it's made here.

Well Put amigo....


We need 'our country' back !


USA atriot:







CM

 

Well Put amigo....


We need 'our country' back !


USA atriot:







CM

This from a guy that owns an Austrian made pistol.:rofl:

 

This from a guy that owns an Austrian made pistol.:rofl:

Perhaps after the UN Arms Trade Treaty is implemented, Glocks will be made in Georgie where they should be made for the US market.:supergrin:

 

OEM has nothing to do with where it's made. It simply means it is the original part supplied by the manufacturer as used on a new product. Original Equipment Manufacturer

 

OEM has nothing to do with where it's made. It simply means it is the original part supplied by the manufacturer as used on a new product. Original Equipment Manufacturer

^^^^
This!


Whether made by the manufacturer or subcontracted this was the original part used by the manufacturer who sold the pistol.

As opposed to parts that are made by after-market companies with the claim they will work on this application.


By using OEM parts you keep it stock. Aftermarket can be good or bad, some AM parts are better than stock or just as good and some are junk that doesn't fit right or is poor quality.

Recoil springs are an example. Some like to keep it stock and use OEM, some like to use an after market metal rod wirth an uncaptured spring they can change easily.

 

Here you go...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=OEM

 

This from a guy that owns an Austrian made pistol.:rofl:

That's a good jab, but you dang right... We need our country back ! Or don't you agree ? :dunno:

I bet you got a house full of stuff stamped China/Japan/etc...


I would rather that Glock say USA, but at least it wasn't made in a sweat shop !



Get real dude and understand the 'point' made !







CM

 

I don't understand how American manufacturers have stuff made overseas, at a lower labor cost, but still raise the price in this country. Does that make sense to you?

 

I don't understand how American manufacturers have stuff made overseas, at a lower labor cost, but still raise the price in this country. Does that make sense to you?

You just described why big business is ruining the world and billions of people are living in poverty and severely pissed off at capitalism and government. This isn't an opinion or debating point - it's a fact.

 

Thread shift............. from what is an OEM Glock mag to jobs being sent overseas.

 

Thread shift............. from what is an OEM Glock mag to jobs being sent overseas.

Not really a thread. I mean after you answer a simple question, the thread is over. It's not like we need to discuss what OEM means for 80 posts.

 

Not really a thread. I mean after you answer a simple question, the thread is over. It's not like we need to discuss what OEM means for 80 posts.

Of course we don't need to, but it is fun seeing some of these stupid posts..

 

That's a good jab, but you dang right... We need our country back ! Or don't you agree ? :dunno:

I bet you got a house full of stuff stamped China/Japan/etc...


I would rather that Glock say USA, but at least it wasn't made in a sweat shop !



Get real dude and understand the 'point' made !









CM

Get off your high horse. The point is that you have no point. Your house is full of Chinese stuff too. I don't care where a product is made as long as it serves it's purpose. You on the other hand, the guy that want's to get his country back, chose a foreign made product when there are US made alternatives. Hypocrisy rears it's ugly head again. So put up or shut up, sell your Glock & buy a M&P.

 

You just described why big business is ruining the world and billions of people are living in poverty and severely pissed off at capitalism and government. This isn't an opinion or debating point - it's a fact.

That's why unions are still needed in this world. The working class needs to stand their ground and work collectively for better wages and benefits while they bring profits to their wealthy employers and shareholders.

 

Get off your high horse. The point is that you have no point. Your house is full of Chinese stuff too. I don't care where a product is made as long as it serves it's purpose. You on the other hand, the guy that want's to get his country back, chose a foreign made product when there are US made alternatives. Hypocrisy rears it's ugly head again. So put up or shut up, sell your Glock & buy a M&P.

I saw his point loud and clear. We prefer US made but if the Glock better suits our wants, that's what we buy. At least Glock pays decent wages and sells it's products for a reasonable price. It's virtually impossible to not buy Chinese slave labor built products anymore. And those products' prices including my MacBook do not reflect the almost non-existant wages in China. You're the one who appears to be preaching from the high horse.