Holster decisions...

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mpthole

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Well, I'm almost done with selling off all the old holsters I never use anymore and just about ready to buy the one or two that will work for me long term.

Here's what I'm thinking... for my full-size USP .45 and 9mm a Dillon Master (OWB, belt slide, in "tactical" black of course!). I'd get it sized for the .45 and live with the fact that the 9mm is just a hair smaller and won't fit as perfect. I think I'd like this holster for a couple reasons: I've heard good reviews on it from current owners; it's a belt slide; 15 degree cant; Dillon customer service reputation.

For my compact USP .45 and 9mm, a Milt Sparks VM2. I don't plan on going the "tuckable" route with the VM2 and the USPs because of the guns thickness. Maybe someday I'll pick up a VM2 for my 1911 or Sidearmor's new 4th gen kydex for the 1911... if I decide tuckable is a requirement. I think I'd like this holster for pretty much the same reasons as I'd like the Dillons, except this is in a IWB package: excellent reviews from current owners, an IWB with loops on the ends, not on the side; 15 degree cant; customer service reputation.

I thought for a moment about getting the VM2 for the full-size .45 and then using it for all 4 guns, but I don't think I'd be happy with the fit on the compacts. The only real reason for me to consider this route would be to see how well the full-size .45 or 9mm works with a good quality IWB. The $100 price tag doesn't really allow me to do much "testing" though if you know what I mean... probably better off to just get it for the exact model I want to carry.

So... my question to the fine folks of THR is: are there any other makes/manufacturers I should be checking out that will meet my requirements or are equivalent to the two I've already got me eye on?

My requirements in a nutshell: 15 degree cant, conducive to concealed carry; excellent reputation; long-lasting (don't want to have to buy another one anytime soon because of wearing out).

Suggestions?
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You mean they don't make a VM2 that fits the USPC .45? That's the one I'm most concerned about as it would be one of my main carry guns. If it doesn't accomodate the others, its not that big of an issue... I realize that the 4 USPs that I have are not the same size.


** Edited to add... maybe I should have been more clear in my original post. I have a USPC .45 and a USPC 9mm. Those would be for the VM2. Additionally I have a full-size USP .45 and a full-size USP 9mm... for the Dillon Master.

In my skewed thinking I thought I might be able to get away with just buying a holster for the largest of the 4 (full-size USP .45) and having it work for all of them... I should know better by now that probably isn't going to work.
 
Yes Sparks builds a VM-2 for your USPC .45.

This holster is unique and will not work with the USPC 9mm or .40SW.

Likewise the USP .45 will not work with the USP 9mm or .40SW.

It is not advisable to use a full size holster with a compact especially an IWB as your holster could crush and there is no warranty if this occurs.

For more information contact Milt Sparks at 208-377-5577.

Regards,
 
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