Forum member 05CarbonDRZ just made me this holster and I am astounded at the quality and fast turnaround (less than a week). I carry my 617 around the outdoors quite a bit and am also a pretty serious frogger in the summertime. I drag it around the ponds and creeks while in canoes/kayaks and have been toting it in a pancake holster made for an L Frame. I know, I know, playing with fire right? Well I have always admired Alex's work and the Tom Threeperson's style of holster. I PMd Alex and told him what I wanted and boy did he deliver. This won't be my last holster from him.

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SWCA #2922

Nice holster!! He has done some work for me as well. First class in every way!

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PTLAPTA!

Great looking holster! Alex has made several holsters for me, excellent work all around.

I think he had a pretty good idea of what size to make it.

Alex does great work, I still need to get pics up of the leather he did for me a few months back!

Classy looking leather! Congrats.

For what it's worth, damn fine job, excellent craftsmanship by any standard. Well, well executed. He gets this old dogs endorsement. I am extremely pleased to see any new maker (or old, if you are, I don't know you or have ever heard of your work until now) produce excellent quality goods like that. It promotes the craft for the future and provides consumers and admirers of our hobby/collecting/sport, with top notch gear. Very well done, you make me, and countless others, proud to be a holster maker, son!

Cheers;
Lefty

Very classy, Lefty!
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Alex;
That was so well done. Was it machine stitched ir hand saddle stitched? I don't see a foot mark anywhwere. Damn fine job.

To add to this, I will tell you guys that during the late 1960's, whew a long time ago, I impulsively bought a nearly identical holster for a M&P, while I waited for a Gaylord design model I had crafted. You see, There was a girl, yup a very, very pretty girl. And I was a very dumb starstruck half city/half cowhand/brand new big city cop.....a lotta stuff goin' on in the attic, few rats up there probably. Anyway just got my Uncle's M&P, and we're going to a mucic production studio under the Queensboro or 59th. Street bridge, in Astoria,to jam playing R&R. Well the dude collecting the cash from the band nearly....well you know...when he saw my piece. I suppose I was an early "GANGSTA" HA! HA!

Gotta stop drinking bourbon, sorry Lee, when I'm on the FORUM....NAH! See you guys!

Cheers;
Lwfty

Great work Alex! And glad to see you receive an endorsement from a great pro! I've been a fan since day one and look forward to seeing more of your work shown here. Congrats my friend!
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South Carolina-God's country

Lovely in all respects. And basketweave done that well, is far harder than it appears to the novice. Well done :-)

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Red Nichols The Holstorian

Thank You for the kind words Gentlemen,It means a lot to me.The Holster is Hand Saddle stitched.

That is some fine craftsmanship right there. Very very well done.

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Eccentric old coot

Looks great

Also like the grips, new to forum. Who made them.

Notice the double stitching right below the trigger guard in that high stress area. Really nice holster with classic looks.

There are some truly talented folks on this Forum. What a stellar piece of leather work. ..... now ya need a belt and ammo pouch to go with it.... just say'n.

These are by Kim Ahrends. They are his Tactical Fingergrooves Round to Square Conversion. Stained Maple.

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SWCA #2922

Not a bad idea. I'll give that some thought. Thanks for spending my money for me!!!!

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SWCA #2922

You go dude, you definitely got it going on.

Cheers;
Lefty

Always look'n ta help thar pard

I have made holsters for a very long time, professionally, which merely means I sold them for money, and that in fact, is all that it means. You did a real fine job, as good as any experienced hand could do. Personally, I hope I see more of your work, my impression is that "you get it".

God Bless, From Your Amigo;
Lefty

I have three of Alex's holsters.They are all wonderful.

Appreciate it Lefty.I have been making Holsters for a little over a Year now and I am 100% self taught.I also do my own Floral Carving,I would post some pics of my Work but it's against the rules.These comments coming from someone who has been in the Leather Game for this long really make me want to continue to advance my Craft.

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First thing to realise, and I'm not meaning to get up your nose, is that it's no longer a craft; but a science. That is, we know how to make it work as a weapons launch platform, and we do it. Craftsmanship is what figures into a craft, vs. peformance.

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Red Nichols The Holstorian

The definition of Craft is "an activity involving skill in making things by Hand" I think making Holsters by Hand falls into that category,That's just Me though

As a result of this thread and being in the market for a few holsters I contacted Alex of American Classic and must tell you in advance I have little knowledge with custom made holsters. What I experienced was a craftsman that possesses all the traits of a man who on top of being a first class artisan is also a great communicator willing to give you his time and experience to make certain your needs are met, end goal you will become a satisfied return customer. Call it old school basics but it is seldom experienced in today's market.

As a result of his helpfulness I ordered a couple of holsters and expect to order more in the future. This fellow is the real deal, craftsmanship backed by a great capacity to walk a inexperienced customer through the process of obtaining the correct holster for his/hers need. KUDOS ALEX!

That holster is perfection. Nice job Alex.

This is one Alex made for me.

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