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Hilton · December 20, 1998, 05:55 PM

I've long been a fan of Alessi ankle holsters (I carry a Glock 27 in one frequently), and know his work to be of
top quality. When Lou suggested I try out his new design, I figured I had little to lose. The CQC/S is an open top mid ride with muzzle rearward cant and a reinforced welt for easy reholstering. The key feature of my test model was the pair of snaps built into the dual offset belt loops at the fore and aft of the holster. It rides like a pancake, and is meant to fill the niche of an easy on/off paddle without the problems with paddles breaking, bending, snapping, or sliding off one's pants.

The holster was extremely well made, formed from glossy black leather boned tightly and hand stitched for a Glock 27, 1.5" belt loops. The holster was very tight at first, but an application of Mitch Rosen Leather Lightning leather surface treatment to the inside of the rig slicked things right up. Holstering and presentations were smooth, and the belt loops held the holster securely during use.

I was skeptical at first, but found the holster to be very comfortable and easily concealable under only a t-shirt. The cant of the holster makes the butt of my Glock 27 hide much better than the faster drawing straight drop holsters. The offset belt loops of the holster allow it to ride as close to the body as an inside pants rig. I hate having a gun stuffed inside my pants, and
this rig has been the substitute when that mode of carry has been necessary. The snaps work as advertised, making the holster easy to attach/detach from an old Strong 1.5" belt and my despicable Kramer "leaks black dye" horsehide 1.5" belt.

The major disadvantage of this holster is that, like a pancake style, its offset loops occupy a large amount of belt space. I'm small, and that's a big deal to me. There are times when this holster will work for me, but most of the time I need the belt space more than the concealment or easy on/off. Lastly, leather creaks!

The CQC/S is a neat, well made rig, and I'll keep it around in the "use" drawer for times when I just need an open top rig for under a light shirt. Goodness knows the "don't use" drawer is very full. The CQC is also available with rigid (no snaps) loops, and he's working on thumb break designs too. Give Lou a call, tell him I sent you. If you don't get a CQC/S, then get one of his ankle rigs. It's Christmas, after all.

December 20, 1998, 05:55 PM	#1
Hilton Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 69	I've long been a fan of Alessi ankle holsters (I carry a Glock 27 in one frequently), and know his work to be of top quality. When Lou suggested I try out his new design, I figured I had little to lose. The CQC/S is an open top mid ride with muzzle rearward cant and a reinforced welt for easy reholstering. The key feature of my test model was the pair of snaps built into the dual offset belt loops at the fore and aft of the holster. It rides like a pancake, and is meant to fill the niche of an easy on/off paddle without the problems with paddles breaking, bending, snapping, or sliding off one's pants. The holster was extremely well made, formed from glossy black leather boned tightly and hand stitched for a Glock 27, 1.5" belt loops. The holster was very tight at first, but an application of Mitch Rosen Leather Lightning leather surface treatment to the inside of the rig slicked things right up. Holstering and presentations were smooth, and the belt loops held the holster securely during use. I was skeptical at first, but found the holster to be very comfortable and easily concealable under only a t-shirt. The cant of the holster makes the butt of my Glock 27 hide much better than the faster drawing straight drop holsters. The offset belt loops of the holster allow it to ride as close to the body as an inside pants rig. I hate having a gun stuffed inside my pants, and this rig has been the substitute when that mode of carry has been necessary. The snaps work as advertised, making the holster easy to attach/detach from an old Strong 1.5" belt and my despicable Kramer "leaks black dye" horsehide 1.5" belt. The major disadvantage of this holster is that, like a pancake style, its offset loops occupy a large amount of belt space. I'm small, and that's a big deal to me. There are times when this holster will work for me, but most of the time I need the belt space more than the concealment or easy on/off. Lastly, leather creaks! The CQC/S is a neat, well made rig, and I'll keep it around in the "use" drawer for times when I just need an open top rig for under a light shirt. Goodness knows the "don't use" drawer is very full. The CQC is also available with rigid (no snaps) loops, and he's working on thumb break designs too. Give Lou a call, tell him I sent you. If you don't get a CQC/S, then get one of his ankle rigs. It's Christmas, after all.