Milt Sparks Watch Six

Thrash1982 · July 10, 2003, 02:33 PM

Hey everybody, I've been looking around the internet for IWB holsters and came accross the Milt Sparks Watch Six and the Versa Max II. Does anybody use the Watch Six here? What is the differance between it and the VMII? (besides about $40). I like the design ('wings' to the sides) as it looks like it will hold the gun closer to your body making it easier to conceal. Are there any other holsters out there with similar designs?

**Zak Smith** · July 10, 2003, 04:00 PM

I have a W6 for my BHP and it's my primary carry combination. I've also got a VMII for a 1911 Gov't model, and have tried a W6 for a Commander.

The W6 is just two layers of horsehide, and is very thin. It has no reinforcement in the mouth, so reholstering could be harder if the holster "collapses." I've had very good luck with the molding quality and stiffness of the leather so far.

The VMII is thicker. It has a metal reinforced mouth, so it cannot collapse. The loops are arranged with a spacer for proper alignment - it's hard to explain, with the consequence that the loops are a little more bulky.

Supposedly the VMII is "tuckable", but I haven't used that feature.

-z

KelBench400 · July 11, 2003, 02:58 PM

I've got the Watch Six for a Glock 19. That is my main carry rig. I like it alot. As a matter of fact, I don't use any of my other holsters anymore.

I've never used the VM2, but if you are planning on unholstering and reholstering alot, it might be more convenient. Otherwise I think the slimness of the Watch Six is better.

I don't think you could go wrong either way.

Kel

July 10, 2003, 02:33 PM	#1
Thrash1982 Member Join Date: April 25, 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 390	Milt Sparks Watch Six Hey everybody, I've been looking around the internet for IWB holsters and came accross the Milt Sparks Watch Six and the Versa Max II. Does anybody use the Watch Six here? What is the differance between it and the VMII? (besides about $40). I like the design ('wings' to the sides) as it looks like it will hold the gun closer to your body making it easier to conceal. Are there any other holsters out there with similar designs?

July 10, 2003, 04:00 PM	#2
Zak Smith Moderator Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO, USA. Posts: 6,805	I have a W6 for my BHP and it's my primary carry combination. I've also got a VMII for a 1911 Gov't model, and have tried a W6 for a Commander. The W6 is just two layers of horsehide, and is very thin. It has no reinforcement in the mouth, so reholstering could be harder if the holster "collapses." I've had very good luck with the molding quality and stiffness of the leather so far. The VMII is thicker. It has a metal reinforced mouth, so it cannot collapse. The loops are arranged with a spacer for proper alignment - it's hard to explain, with the consequence that the loops are a little more bulky. Supposedly the VMII is "tuckable", but I haven't used that feature. -z __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

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July 11, 2003, 02:58 PM	#3
KelBench400 Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Whitehall, PA USA 18052 Posts: 62	I've got the Watch Six for a Glock 19. That is my main carry rig. I like it alot. As a matter of fact, I don't use any of my other holsters anymore. I've never used the VM2, but if you are planning on unholstering and reholstering alot, it might be more convenient. Otherwise I think the slimness of the Watch Six is better. I don't think you could go wrong either way. Kel