John Ralston's 5 Shot Leather

Over that last three years we have had the unique opportunity of working with John Ralston on various projects as well as research and development of new designs and testing of timeless classics alike. The concealment holsters and accessories that John is producing are time tested designs hand-crafted to perfection and we are proud to offer his products for the discerning consumer. John's engineering background and attention to detail shine through in every product he makes and the end result is proven concealment gear that one can bet their life on. We're sure you will find that the tradition of old world craftsmanship and innovation is alive and well at John Ralston's 5 Shot Leather.

Heirloom Precision is very pleased to offer the following selection of functional and practical concealment holsters and magazine carriers from John Ralston at 5 Shot Leather.

IBS IWB Holster

The IBS holster is a collaborative effort between John and Jason Burton from our shop. Using the venerable Nelson designed Summer Special holster body as a base John and Jason worked together to develop a very pragmatic inside the waistband holster that offers an excellent blend of comfort, concealment, security, and accessibility. The IBS holster has changed the minds of many folks who had previously sworn off IWB rigs or who had been otherwise convinced that a rig with belt loops on top of the holster body couldn't be stable.

The key design feature of the IBS is the sewn belt loops with a pant loop slot that allow for ease of positioning and secure placement on the belt. In addition to being precisely fit to the width of the belt, the sewn belt loops are integral with the mouth band reinforcement and stitched to the holster body in a manner that helps insure the holster will not pivot or shift position even under the most rigorous activities. The holster has a 20 degree muzzle rear rake, molded sight tracks, reinforce mouth band, and body-guard to help protect the wearer from any sharp edges. When all is said and done the IBS holster provides a very practical way to comfortably conceal and discreetly wear a full size handgun all day.

$125 - Available for immediate delivery for the Government, Government w/rail, Commander Model, Browning Hi-Power, Glock 17, and Glock 19, 1.5" loops, in black

CBS Holster

The CBS (concealment belt slide) is John's version of the classic outside the waistband holster, the Nelson #1 Professional. The holster uses a tunnel loop/trailing loop design that helps to tuck the butt of the pistol tightly to the wear's side while allowing generous access and a full-firing grip on the gun. The result is a holster that is provides excellent concealment without giving up access to the pistol or slowing the draw stroke.

The holster features a reinforced mouth-band, molded sight tracks, and a 20 degree muzzle rear rake making a perfect OWB holster to wear just behind the point of the hip. The CBS rig is an excellent outside the waistband counterpart to the IBS IWB rig.

$120 - Available for immediate delivery for the Government, Commander Model, or Browning Hi-Power 1.5" loops, in black

SSPC Magazine Carrier

The SSPC is the classic way to carry spare magazines and offers and excellent blend of comfort, accessibility, security , and speed. The pouch is precisely molded for excellent retention yet quick access is insured by leaving just over half of the magazine exposed for ease of draw. The SSPC magazine pouch attaches via a one-way snap loop that is wide enough to prevent the magazine from shifting once secured to the belt.

$55 - Available for immediate delivery for 1911, Browning Hi-Power, and Glock 17/19 magazines, 1.5" loop, in black