Got My 5 Shot Leather!

N-frame Smith · June 4th, 2009, 01:32 AM

My new holsters came today from John Ralston at 5 Shot Leather 5 Shot Leather, LLC - Home and boy are they gorgeous!

The first is a special request I asked for, based on Lou Alessi's ACP/S, which is basically an Askins/Nelson type with a rear snap loop instead of a slot. I found a picture of an ACP/S a while back that, instead of being plain leather with shark trim, had a shark body with a plain mouthband. It looked great but sadly I never got a chance to order one like that from Lou, so I asked John if he would take on the job even though he normally didn't offer a holster like that. He was glad to do it and the result is outstanding. He even decided to call it the LFA-1 in honor of Lou's memory:

Here's the matching mag pouch:

The second holster is another SAP for my 3.5" S&W 29, this time in a beautiful mahogany color with elephant trim:

For no other reason than to show off, here's a picture of the black one he made for me last year with crocodile trim:

I think John does great work, and I plan to continue to order from him. It's also worth mentioning that he let me know that he recently started making holsters full time so his backlog should shrink down rapidly now. Thanks John, keep up the good work!

JD · June 4th, 2009, 01:35 AM

Super nice. My double mag carrier for my .45 mags is a 5-Shot and I love it. Top notch work as was the Sig 220 holster I had from them. Very nice leather indeed, I really dig that LFA-1.

CRags99 · June 4th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Nice!

Thumper · June 4th, 2009, 02:32 AM

Dang, I always get a case of the wants when I see nice holsters like that... I guess I'm starting to understand a woman's lust for shoes!

Czampion · June 4th, 2009, 03:29 AM

WOW! That is a fine collection of custom leather, N-Frame! You've got all the optional skins covered, sans stingray. Thanks for posting the pics for all of us to see!

retsupt99 · June 4th, 2009, 07:27 AM

That's some mighty fine looking leather.

QKShooter · June 4th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Beautiful holsters. Nice classy custom touches.

Warmon · June 4th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Man, those are some really nice holsters. They just reek of quality.

orangehole · June 5th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Wow that SAP in Mahogany is amazing! John is doing great work. I think i may have to order from him! Congrats on the great leather!

June 4th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#1
N-frame Smith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 272	Got My 5 Shot Leather! My new holsters came today from John Ralston at 5 Shot Leather 5 Shot Leather, LLC - Home and boy are they gorgeous! The first is a special request I asked for, based on Lou Alessi's ACP/S, which is basically an Askins/Nelson type with a rear snap loop instead of a slot. I found a picture of an ACP/S a while back that, instead of being plain leather with shark trim, had a shark body with a plain mouthband. It looked great but sadly I never got a chance to order one like that from Lou, so I asked John if he would take on the job even though he normally didn't offer a holster like that. He was glad to do it and the result is outstanding. He even decided to call it the LFA-1 in honor of Lou's memory: Here's the matching mag pouch: The second holster is another SAP for my 3.5" S&W 29, this time in a beautiful mahogany color with elephant trim: For no other reason than to show off, here's a picture of the black one he made for me last year with crocodile trim: I think John does great work, and I plan to continue to order from him. It's also worth mentioning that he let me know that he recently started making holsters full time so his backlog should shrink down rapidly now. Thanks John, keep up the good work! __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry

June 4th, 2009, 01:35 AM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,656	Super nice. My double mag carrier for my .45 mags is a 5-Shot and I love it. Top notch work as was the Sig 220 holster I had from them. Very nice leather indeed, I really dig that LFA-1. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

June 4th, 2009, 01:44 AM	#3
CRags99 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Benton, KY Posts: 479	Nice! __________________ Glock 27 "Criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot."

June 4th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#4
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	Dang, I always get a case of the wants when I see nice holsters like that... I guess I'm starting to understand a woman's lust for shoes! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 4th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#6
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	That's some mighty fine looking leather. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

June 4th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#5
Czampion Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 106	WOW! That is a fine collection of custom leather, N-Frame! You've got all the optional skins covered, sans stingray. Thanks for posting the pics for all of us to see!

June 4th, 2009, 08:47 AM	#7
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,502	Beautiful holsters. Nice classy custom touches.

June 4th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#8
Warmon Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 283	Man, those are some really nice holsters. They just reek of quality. __________________ I always aim for the right eye...and I never miss - Goldeneye

June 5th, 2009, 12:25 AM	#9
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 290	Wow that SAP in Mahogany is amazing! John is doing great work. I think i may have to order from him! Congrats on the great leather!

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