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Thread: 5 Shot Leather, LLC announces the release of the SME!

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    Site Supporter JodyH's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crusader8207 View Post
    He did say his normal lead time is 2 years and he does the SME's in batches. I know not to be in a hurry. I'll be happy when I get it. I had one for a 1911 Commander that was one of my favorite holsters I have ever worn. Decided the 1911 platform wasn't what I wanted to stick with so I sold it. I'm using my JM Custom in the mean time.
    Only two years?
    That's just about the perfect lead time for @GJM .
    That gives him time to rotate through five or six new pistols and back to the original when the holster arrived.
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    I'm in no rush...currently enjoying my Phlster Classic at the moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crusader8207 View Post
    He did say his normal lead time is 2 years and he does the SME's in batches. I know not to be in a hurry. I'll be happy when I get it. I had one for a 1911 Commander that was one of my favorite holsters I have ever worn. Decided the 1911 platform wasn't what I wanted to stick with so I sold it. I'm using my JM Custom in the mean time.
    2 years, yikes. I was looking at getting one, but not sure I have that level of patience. Also, didn’t see a gun list on the web site.

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    Does that 2 years require payment up front? I'd buy one but I can't wrap someone having my money for 2 years before I ever see a finished product....

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    Well, maybe I should head to the casino since it would appear lady luck is smiling upon me right now. Emailed John Ralston recently and heard back yesterday that he had a P30L SME holster in stock and ready to ship... hurt like hell to part with that much money (my new record for holster purchase) for a chunk of quality leather. I can't wait to see what all the fuss is about... gotta say if this doesn't work for me I may just be ready to abandon AIWB carry indefinitely with double stack full size pistols.
    Last edited by Thy.Will.Be.Done; 02-23-2018 at 07:10 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crusader8207 View Post
    He did say his normal lead time is 2 years and he does the SME's in batches.
    I'll stop checking my mail box everyday now. (ordered a SME, mag carrier & belt last May)

    I never asked a lead time. I've been thinking about switching pistol platforms...I might just stay a Sig shooter a little longer, haha.

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    Quality notwithstanding, a two year wait is a deal breaker for me. A holster is primarily a tool not a fashion accessory. I just can't wait that long for it.
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    I will say that the few SME's I have had have worked excellent for me.

    I have had 2 for P30s and 1 for a Glock 17. The P30 holsters have been a little more comfortable because of the shorter slide.

    I have just sold off my P30 so I now have a new in box P30 SME holster and mag holder that will probably be going up for sale. Stinks after waiting so long and them being such high quality items.

    When I have ordered mine I have just placed the order and forgotten about them, then its a nice surprise when they show up.
    Last edited by NorthernHeat; 02-26-2018 at 05:20 PM.

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    Got word my p30L holster is shipping tomorrow as well
    Last edited by EVP; 02-26-2018 at 05:15 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ssb View Post
    I ordered one for a G17 in March, no word on a ship date at this time for those that are curious. I was quoted 12-16 weeks when ordering.

    I've since found a LNIB used SME for a P30 and that is hands-down the most effective and comfortable AIWB holster I've ever used. Whereas I would typically use a muzzle wedge with other holsters, this holster does not require one in my experience. After carrying without one, I think that plays into the comfort level quite a bit.
    Quote Originally Posted by Crusader8207 View Post
    Ordered one today for a VP9. John quoted 16 to 20 weeks....
    Finally got mine in the mail today, order was made Feb 2017, received October 2018. It's a work of art, I'm very happy with it.

    One thing I should mention is: if you want fixed belt loops, say so! I assumed that was how the SME was done, and mine has snaps.
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