Milt Sparks VM2 for Commander 1911

[Grizzman]

I received my Milt Sparks horsehide VM2 for commander sized 1911s a few days ago, so here's the beginning of a review on it. I'll start with a couple photos.





The detailed boning of the hide was done was executed very nicely. There is only one spec of what I'd call character to the hide. The finish is very evenly applied, even more so than my horsehide OWB 60TK for government size 1911.

It's been raining all day, so I wasn't able able to go out to get good closeup photos.....hopefully before the weekend I'll be able to.

I chose 1 1/4" loops, as that's what I started using years ago, and haven't seen the need to change (and then likely need new belts to match well). I bought the clips for tucking over the holster with my G23 VM2, but never wore it tucked. I may try the clips on this one to see how it works out.

Once fully into the holster, there is no movement of the gun. It's difficult to describe the force needed to withdraw the gun, but it isn't "sticky" at all. I'm sure it'll get better after the hide stretches a little.

I ordered it in early June, so it took right at 6 months to arrive. It's a good thing I'm a patient man, cause that's a long time to wait for a piece of leather.


Quick update:

Finally put on the rig about 30 minutes ago, and I can already tell that it's gonna work out just fine. It doesn't shift around as I go about my typical activities. I'm wearing an odd thin but lined, long sleeved, pullover thing, and concealment is guaranteed.

I've only drawn it about 5 times so far, but it comes out smoothly. The metal reinforced mouth keeps the holster from closing, so reholstering it is a simple matter of sliding it back in.

Nothing but good news so far, well except for that 6 month wait and the non-bargain price.

[BadOscar]

Looking forward to it .

[sdmc530]

Nice rig, like the textured grips too..very sharp grizz

[Snipersnest]

Nice rig , how long a wait was it?

[Grizzman]

More info added to the original post. Maybe I'll be able to start carrying it tomorrow (darn work and their stupid carry restriction).

Originally I didn't think the stippling on the grips was gonna be rough enough, considering the mild chainlink pattern to the MSH and frontstrap. It actually works out very well, and doesn't grab onto cloth like standard checkering......works very well indeed for CC.

[Grizzman]

The VM2 is breaking in nicely. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of the dual mag pouch....yet. Even with mags inserted 24X7, it still takes quite a bit of force to insert a mag. Removing it while on my hip is next to impossible.

I'm now stretching them out further, so the issue should be resolved soon.