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c10bonanza
08-27-2005, 11:45 PM
J.P. Post some pics of your new carry set up. You have some side profile pics of you wearing the CTAC; I was curious if you could do the same thing with the Versa Max II.

Also, were you ever able to try out a Watch Six for comparison?

Thanks bud!
J.P.
08-28-2005, 06:48 AM
I actually don't have a VM2 yet or I would surely post pics.
I borrowed one from an OSA member for a few weeks,to try,so I wouldn't have to drop the cash on another failed holster experiment.
The VM2 is as good as it gets,IMO.
They conceal so much better than the CTAC that you are allowed a few more clothing options.
c10bonanza
08-28-2005, 09:34 AM
I actually don't have a VM2 yet or I would surely post pics.
I borrowed one from an OSA member for a few weeks,to try,so I wouldn't have to drop the cash on another failed holster experiment.
The VM2 is as good as it gets,IMO.
They conceal so much better than the CTAC that you are allowed a few more clothing options.


When are you will your VMII be in? Just let me know, I always hear people speak to how great a holster this is, but have yet to see a pic with someone wearing it.
bulbboy
08-28-2005, 03:29 PM
I have had mine on order since June 14th!! I called a week ago and they said they just finished May's orders - mine is still 1 & 1/2 months away!! I'm so impatient but I knew that it would be that long just wanted some custom work on it!! Can't wait!!
J.P.
08-28-2005, 04:26 PM
I haven't ordered it yet because of my recent medical bills. :(

www.lasports.biz has the VM2 in stock but the tradeoff for short turnaround is about a $30 premium.
stepper
08-28-2005, 04:47 PM
If you order the vm2 from lasports, you'll get it in 2 or 3 days! You will pay more, but you won't have to wait 3 months either. Thats only $10 per month if you look at it like that........
ADDO
08-28-2005, 09:49 PM
Another source. I have not ordered from him.

http://www.topgunsupply.com
J.P.
08-28-2005, 10:19 PM
You know...
Stepper and GMThunder have VM2s.
C'mon guys....cough up the pics!
c10bonanza
08-28-2005, 11:12 PM
You know...
Stepper and GMThunder have VM2s.
C'mon guys....cough up the pics!


Yeah...what he said!! :nono1:
GMThunder
08-29-2005, 12:18 AM
You know...
Stepper and GMThunder have VM2s.
C'mon guys....cough up the pics!

My camera took a big Sh1t on me... or I would. Might be able to borrow a friend's camera though. To be quite honest I don't see how someone could not like these rigs.
J.P.
08-29-2005, 05:16 AM
I actualy did take pics when I borrowed it but my wife accidentally erased them from the camera.
Figures.
bulbboy
08-29-2005, 02:59 PM
If you order the vm2 from lasports, you'll get it in 2 or 3 days! You will pay more, but you won't have to wait 3 months either. Thats only $10 per month if you look at it like that........

But they also don't carry anything custom - like the sharkskin :nolike:

It will be worth the wait!!
stepper
08-29-2005, 08:17 PM
You guys know the story with me......I don't have a digital camera. I've spent all of my money on guns and ammo!

Maybe one of these days.........
DrBaker
08-29-2005, 08:27 PM
You guys know the story with me......I don't have a digital camera. I've spent all of my money on guns and ammo!

Maybe one of these days.........


Eat some Ramen noodles for a few nights and then get the digital camera from the clearance table.
J.P.
08-29-2005, 09:41 PM
For the love of Glock,Step...you can get a camera for like $30!
:)
stepper
08-29-2005, 10:38 PM
For the love of Glock,Step...you can get a camera for like $30!
:)

Yea, but does it take pictures? :wink2:
c10bonanza
08-31-2005, 11:32 PM
Yea, but does it take pictures? :wink2:

For the love...someone post a pic! :wink2:
stepper
09-04-2005, 01:27 AM
Dang, I just missed a vm2 for sale on glocktalk.

I see you saw it too, J.P. You've got to be fast to get those!

I missed a hedley holster for the pm9 for $35 that made me sick too. Oh, well, one of these days I'll grab a deal!
J.P.
09-04-2005, 05:45 AM
Actually,the buyer backed out and guess who got it.........that's right......your's truly!
:woot:

I also got the matching mag pouch.

I'll post pics when I get it.
bulbboy
09-07-2005, 02:37 PM
PICTURES!!!!! My VM2 has been on order since June 14th!! I'm going nuts! I have zero patience!! :pissed:
J.P.
09-07-2005, 03:44 PM
I just sent the money yesterday,so it'll probably be at least a week.
stepper
09-07-2005, 05:17 PM
I found an Alessi for the 19, so I think I'm going to sell my UCR for the 19 to pay for it! I can't believe I'm doing it, but my wife isn't very happy with me spending another $80 for a holster. At least if I sell one, it will pay for most of it.
J.P.
09-07-2005, 06:06 PM
Tell me about it,brother. ;)
stepper
09-07-2005, 09:14 PM
I really like the UCR, but the Alessi is going to last much longer in the long run, so I think I'm doing the right thing!
DrBaker
09-07-2005, 10:30 PM
You two change holster more than underwear.
stepper
09-07-2005, 10:36 PM
So many holsters, so little time!!
J.P.
09-08-2005, 05:15 AM
Underwear?
stepper
09-08-2005, 10:42 AM
:eek2: :bolt:
dogboy13
09-11-2005, 12:44 AM
http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/album/00000891/p7.jpg
here is a pic of one of my VMII's
J.P.
09-11-2005, 12:54 AM
dogboy,
I'll trade you *my* VM2 and matching mag pouch and what's in it for *your* VM2 and what's in it.
Even up.
What'cha think?
dogboy13
09-11-2005, 01:28 AM
i'm sure it would be good trade .but i think i already have pretty much the same set up you are trying to trade.so i will have to pass.but thanks for the offer :thumb:
J.P.
09-11-2005, 01:30 AM
A two-tone Bryco .25?
Yeah .....right. You wish.
Don't say I didn't give you dibs.
;)
bulbboy
09-11-2005, 10:22 AM
http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/album/00000891/p7.jpg
here is a pic of one of my VMII's
I have never shot one of those - how does it shoot? What model is it? Very nice holster - still another month away for me!!
dogboy13
09-11-2005, 11:13 AM
it is a H&K P7 m-8 shoots very good.it is a little differant with the squeeze cocker but it is a great pistol.
J.P.
09-12-2005, 11:50 AM
OK it just arrived today and I took a quick pic of it being worn.
when my wife gets home,I 'll have her take some pics for me.
stepper
09-12-2005, 12:10 PM
J.P., did you get your holster from that guy in Colorado? Thats where I sent my money order for the Alessi.
J.P.
09-12-2005, 12:43 PM
Yepper...uh....Stepper.
good guy to deal with and eveything is like brand new.
bulbboy
09-12-2005, 04:18 PM
Nice!! The holster/gun that is... :ugh2:
DrBaker
09-12-2005, 04:48 PM
I don't have any experience with IWB, but I'm thinking about trying it when late fall/early winter comes.

The leather looks thick and heavy compared to the kydex models I've seen. Is this just my imagination. I want something thin/light if it's IWB.

Which do you recommend for somebody who isn't afraid to sweat, heavily?
J.P.
09-12-2005, 05:27 PM
I don't have any experience with IWB, but I'm thinking about trying it when late fall/early winter comes.

The leather looks thick and heavy compared to the kydex models I've seen. Is this just my imagination. I want something thin/light if it's IWB.

Which do you recommend for somebody who isn't afraid to sweat, heavily?

The leather holsters *are* generally thicker and heavier than most Kydex holsters but to what degree depends on the actual model.
This milt Sparks VM2 is the best I've ever tried (and i've tried a bunch).
Very comfortable.
IWB is the best way to carry,in my opinion.
more secure and more concealable.
I can conceal the G23 under a dark t-shirt or heavy white t-shirt with the VM2.
I usually wear ann undershirt of some sort so sweat is never an issue with me.
If i do wear a holster against bare skin,I would prefer leather because it is more comfortable than kydex.
The VM2 is backed with horsehide which supposedly resists sweat better than cowhide leather.I'll probably never find out though.

Another great holster is Tucker Gunleather's "The Answer" which is half kydex/half leather.

If I were going to go back to Kydex,the Comp-tac Gurkha would be my first choice.
J.P.
09-12-2005, 05:34 PM
Another great leather IWB holster is the mitch rosen ARG
http://www.mitchrosen.com/product_line/holsters/inside_waistband/ARG.jpg

I might even prefer it over the VM2.
DrBaker
09-12-2005, 05:43 PM
It doesn't look as secure with only one belt hook.

For somebody who sweats alot, I'm afraid I would ruin a leather IWB.
J.P.
09-12-2005, 05:57 PM
They tolerate sweat way more than you would think.

The ARG is actually pretty secure despite the use of only one loop.
I tried one briefly and like it a lot. They are slightly more comfortable because there is slight movement due to the lack of a front loop.
bulbboy
09-12-2005, 06:03 PM
About what do those ARG's run ($)? They look interesting..
J.P.
09-12-2005, 06:15 PM
ARGs are $135 and up depending on options.The slimline versions start at $190
VM2s are $90 and up but the wait is verrrrrry looooong.
You can find VM2s online for $125-$135 with no waiting.
I'm not sure about the wait time for the mitch rosen products but I'm sure it's long as well.
There are probably vendors that have them in stock already,as with the VM2.
GMThunder
09-12-2005, 07:22 PM
The last time I checked into a Rosen it was going to be 5 months or so.... The one I tried seemed to be worth it. Haven't broken down yet and ordered one.
stepper
09-12-2005, 11:44 PM
Yepper...uh....Stepper.
good guy to deal with and eveything is like brand new.

Cool. He just sent me a private message the he got my money today. I should be getting the holster around the end of the month! I've got too many holsters to choose from. :wink2:
bulbboy
09-13-2005, 07:34 AM
Cool. He just sent me a private message the he got my money today. I should be getting the holster around the end of the month! I've got too many holsters to choose from. :wink2:

Out of all of your holsters - what has been your favorite for IWB? OWB?
stepper
09-14-2005, 11:57 AM
I just got my holster! It hasn't even been broken in! Not even a scratch. I'm happy with mine holster!
stepper
09-14-2005, 12:04 PM
Out of all of your holsters - what has been your favorite for IWB? OWB?

I've tried many IWB's: sidearmor, ucr, vm2, watch 6, sidearmor 4th generation, comp-tac, Alessi PCH, and probably others I can't think of right now.

For IWB, I'll have to go with the UCR in kydex. Overall, for me, I will have to go with the Sparks VM2. I like the Alessi PCH (it was more expensive than the vm2!), but it moves around on me and I have to keep readjusting it during the day, even with the belt as tight as I can get it. The vm2 doesn't move at all.

OWB, Alessi CQC/S, without question! It conceals so well, its almost like IWB. My dad has about 5 of these and loves them!
bulbboy
09-14-2005, 01:02 PM
OWB, Alessi CQC/S, without question! It conceals so well, its almost like IWB. My dad has about 5 of these and loves them!

I have a VM2 on order (13 weeks and waiting) but I need another one - I'll check that Alessi out. Thanks! Does it come in orange and black?