Warmon

Nice assortment!

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mathewsman

congrats nice looking holsters

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Catalina

Wow.

Nice looking Sparks Axiom, I mean Del Fatti LPS, I mean VM-II

Siafu

Nice looking rigs you got there. I want new leather for my PPS's. On a side note I drove past Alessi holster today on the way to the range and the place is 100% vacant with a "for rent" sign in the window. I thought the daughter and some employees were going to keep the business open. maybe they moved to a different location. Lou made some fantastic holsters. I wanted one of his shoulder rigs but he passed away before I could get one.

JerryM

Hi Siafu,

They are moving the shop. Here is a thread that will help some.I spoke with Lou Alessi's wife last week.... - Page 2 - 1911Forum

It is good to see they are continuing the business. I have two CQC/S on order from last Aug and Sep. I do not have a good idea when they might be delivered, but hope the family is successful.

Regards,
Jerry

N-frame Smith

Sorry to hijack the thread, just wanted to mention that the Alessi holster company did move to a new location in Cheektowaga, NY, with Lou's daughter running it.

Here's a link to the new website, which appears to be a work in progress:

Alessi Gun Holsters

They're in the process of setting up the shop and have stated that they will honor all of Lou's backorders, though no time frame has been given that I know of.

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NYcarry

Yea, I think Tim is moving up to the top spot of makers. Not only awesome work, but he will practically make anything, anyway you want.
I don't know where he gets time to, but he answers any questions, email, and phone calls quickly and at all hours.
Also he extends that discount to Fire/EMS as well.
Great guy for sure!

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ttsail

To be compared or even confused with those 2 amazing holster makers is truly a compliment, I can only endeavor to be such a fine artist, and I mean that sincerely. Since holsters are designed with a single purpose their degree of originality can only vary to a certain extent. It's similar to designing a shoe - feet all come in different lengths and widths but generally the same shape and the design can't really vary too drastically or it simply won't fit or function correctly. My designs are all patterned on paper with a pencil, a ruler and gun molds and simply my own design experience. I do not use any other makers holsters or designs when making my own. The fact that I come to similar designs is from my experience with conceal carry, leather and simply knowing what will work and what won't. I make what the consumer wants, if I didn't there would be no purpose for being in business. I do regret that you feel my work lacks any originality.

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JerryM

Tim's work does look great in the photos.

I hope this does not offend anyone, and if it does please accept my apology.

I often see work praised, and holsters that look pretty good on the forums, when I have personally seen the work and know it is not up to the standards that I would purchase.
I have to conclude that the buyers do not know what a real quality holster is.
However, the buyer is the final arbiter and if he is pleased it is a good holster for him.

But when I buy or recommend a holster maker I would like to know how his work compares with the top rung makers like Sparks.

So my question is, does anyone have or has seen Tim's work and can compare with Sparks or others?
I do not want to start a flame war as to quality, but if the OP has other holsters how does Tim's work compare?

Please do not comment on the design, etc.
I have never seen the work of Tim or John Ralston, and depend upon the reviews to help me determine whether I want to order from someone when I need?? a new holster.

Mods feel free to delete this if it is not appropriate. (I know you would anyway.)

Thanks, and have a good day.
Jerry

NYcarry

I have VMII for 1911 5", Two for my Glock 23 and 26, one for an XD45 compact.
I also have an IWB and OWB snap on from Tim, and his quality, leather, dying and stitching are right there with Sparks quality.

The thing with Tim is he will customize and make you pretty much what ever you would like as well. The quality is right there, I were the OWB around my property and do not baby it by any means and it is rock solid.

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