21 Aug 03

I visited my old friend and colleague, Lou Alessi, in Buffalo, NY yesterday. Lou makes wonderful leather holsters, best ankle and shoulder holsters anywhere. Has for years.

Lou prefers leather, although he readily concedes the advantages of kydex.

He is busy these days, as always. Lots of military orders, mostly from individuals who have grown weary of waiting for someone else to equip them.

More than any of the forgoing, Lou is a gentlemen. His word is good. He is a man of honor and dignity, from the "old school." I'm proud to call him my friend.

/John