Hey Target, here's those IWB holster pics!!

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Target and a few other guys wanted to see some pics of IWB rigs, and i finally had a bit of time to take some pics. I prefer IWB holsters for comfort, but everyone has their preference and opinion.

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left is G19 in a Blade-tech UCH holster, right is a G22 in Milt Sparks Versa Max 2.

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had to carve a hole for the "canadian" barrel to poke through. minor modification to the UCH.

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comparison between kydex and leather. kydex is quite a bit thinner, though some feel that leather is alot more comfortable. quality kydex is typically half to a third the price of quality leather.

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G19 in Blade-tech UCH, note camo shirt for cool factor.

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G22 in MS VM2, note slight cant forward, big gun on skinny man, needs a little angle to be comfortable and sit properly.
 
manboy said:
Target and a few other guys wanted to see some pics of IWB rigs, and i finally had a bit of time to take some pics. I prefer IWB holsters for comfort, but everyone has their preference and opinion.
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Thanks for remembering the post when I asked for a few pictures. Would you agree that IWB would probably be the best for CCW if you're not wearing a long jacket. Is there one that you would recommend for a CZ85. A fellow CGN member had a Desantis holster to fit his CZ75 (I can't remember if it was IWB or OWB), but since their moulded to fit w/o a retention device it would not properly fit a CZ85's ambi safety.
 
the VM2 is the single best IWB holster ever made as far as I am concerned, and I've played with a ton of them.
 
iwb is the best for concealment period. if i were to untuck my t-shirt in those pics........ you'd see a t'shirt. or if i threw on a vest, light jacket, long sleeve shirt, sweater.........etc, you get the idea.

as far as me making a recommandation: if this is something you plan to wear an awful lot, then leather is quite comfortable. kydex is half the price. so if you want good leather, the VM2 is awesome, but you will be waiting a while to get it if it isn't in stock. Comp-tac and Blade-tech both make excellent kydex holsters and they are more readilly available.

are you skinny? big? where will you wear the holster? just behind the hip on your strong side? whats your budget? do you need mag pouches as well? really think about what you want and how you will use it before making a decision, to avoid having a box full of old holsters lying around.

also, don't cheap out on a gun-belt, this is one of the most important pieces of gear, it's what keep your holster and other gear in place, secure, and safe.
 
Lightning Arms Sports is the place to order Milt Sparks stuff, they are awesome to deal with.
 
the Milt sparks in the 1st picture looks more stable, less prone to move around. I had a Bladetech IWB and it moved around a lot. (tilted in all directions)
 
maurice said:
the Milt sparks in the 1st picture looks more stable, less prone to move around. I had a Bladetech IWB and it moved around a lot. (tilted in all directions)
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did you have a gun-belt Maurice? if your wearing a belt made for carrying, then this shouldn't be an issue. if it is, you can try a little piece of skateboard tape on both sides of the holster to help it grab your clothes. (or just the pant side if you wear it next to skin.





Slavex, +1 on the Lightning Arm Sports!! Craig is excellent to deal with and knows his stuff.
 
Thanks for the pics, manboy. I have a Milt Sparks Summer Special II for my G19 which I really like. The Versa Max looks even nicer!

Jeff/1911.
 
get the Milt Sparks Belt too, it's stiffer than a normal belt, even those "mountain" belts or whatever they are called, aren't as good as a MS belt.
 
maurice said:
the Milt sparks in the 1st picture looks more stable, less prone to move around. I had a Bladetech IWB and it moved around a lot. (tilted in all directions)
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maurice, the Alessi CQC-I and the Milt Sparks VM2 are the same holster but made by different craftsmen. In other words, Lou Alessi and Tony Kanaley are good friends and the holster is a joint design.

The truth is, when you get to the premier leather makers there is very little difference in quality. The only thing I do notice is that you do not have to break in a holster by Ken L Null, they are ready for the street when they arrive.

Regards,

Richard:D
 
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