I purchased both a M1909 and M1917 at separate times. Both were delivered promptly. Both holsters are well made with thick leather. The revolvers fit tightly, which is my view is how they should in a new holster. With use I'm certain that the holster will form to the revolvers and still holding them securely. I'm very pleased with the quality and authenticity. As these age it will be very difficult to distinguish them from originals. I have a couple original holsters for the .38 New Army and Navy. As one reviewer stated this holster is slightly smaller than the 1909/1917. In fact, one was represented as a 1909 holster and that's the reason I bought it. The 1909 Colt does not fit. However, I kept it for my 1901 Colt as it is in very good condition. I've oiled the holsters with neats foot oil, which helps to form them to the revolvers. As I said very pleased with these holsters.

Karl - US

I received my order in a very timely matter, in about 4 to 5 days from order payment to receiving ordered items to my door which is pretty fast considering it came from Dubai, UAE to CA, USA, and I am actually a repeat customer since the last time I ordered from Jerry at WPG was years ago on the old web site when the orders all shipped from California, USA. Anyhow, the holster quality is to be expected, very authentic looking made with very thick cowhide leather typical of the quality of products sold by WPG. As in it isn't cheap looking nor is it flimsy and the holster fit my S&W M1917 Airsoft Replica like a glove with some initial fitting. Didn't have to "wet fit" it since I just put and left the airsoft gun (replica) in the holster for a couple days and the holster will stretch and form to the gun over time. The holster actually started to darken in some places sitting indoors around the house since only 9 days has passed when I received the holster. A good quality cowhide leather made holster that's authentic looking and at a reasonable price.

A. Lin - US

This is the correct WWII holster for Colt M1917 revolvers. I know this, because I own this revolver, and it fit like a glove the firsrt time that I used it. I did not have to "wet-form" it like some "experts" say must be done. The reason that the "wet-form" myth got started with the M1917 and M1909 holsters is because there is a .38 LC holster that was made for the Colt Model 1889 to 1905 Army, Navy, and Marine Service Revolvers. That .38 holster looks very close to the M1909 and M1917 holsters. The only way to tell if the holster was made for a .45 is to measure the mouth of the holster. The M1909 and M1917 (and M2, for that matter) are a FULL FIVE INCHES WIDE. The .38 holster is ONLY FOUR AND 1/2 INCHES WIDE at the mouth. Buyer Beware!

Speer - US