Del Fatti LP-QS vrs. Milt Sparks VM II - Page 2

mike56 · December 1st, 2006, 04:19 PM

Just my 2 cents, but Haguen Leather makes a similiar item, snap-on that is. Just bought one for a Colt Defender and it is cheaper, quicker and just as nicely made in my opinion. For in the waist band, I finally "discovered" Andrews Leather MacDaniels ii.
Both of these make my little colt disappear and it leaves my glock 26 at home.

QKShooter · December 1st, 2006, 05:30 PM

I don't know how firm the VM2 is but, Matt (like our other top makers) only use the cream of the best leather so you can be sure that it will be flawlessly perfect for its intended application.

torrejon224 · December 1st, 2006, 07:26 PM

The major difference between the Del Fatti and the Sparks is that the Sparks has a reinforced mouthband and the De Fatti doesn't. IMO, it doesn't require one and I have found both easy to reholster with one hand!

Matt Del Fatti · December 1st, 2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrtyHarry

Hi,

I picked up a Kimber Elite Carry not too long ago, and after just a few rounds, I decided that I have to use it as my CCW in place of my G27. Fell in love with it! SUPER ACCURATE! I may get a few extra rounds off with the G27, but the single stack design feels more natural against my body where my G27 was kinda thick and bulged out a bit too much.

Anyway, my question is this. I want to get a good leather IWB holster for it. I don't want to wait 25 weeks to get the VM II, but I can get the Del Fatti LP-QS now for my 4" Kimber today. Looking at the pictures, they seem to look somewhat the same, even though the LP-QS is more expensive.

I never heard of Del Fatti, think I should go with it?? Is it as comfortable as the VM II? Or maybe someone else here could suggest a good leather IWB holster for me? Thanks!

DrtyHarry:
All these guys are giving me WAY too much credit but I sure appreciate it! I hope the holster works well and gives you good service. If not, please let me know. I'm sure you would have been thrilled with the VMII also. LOTS of other gun toters sure are. That has got to be one of the most popular concealment holsters of all time!

If you haven't realized it yet, Gary Brommeland, Jerry Haugen, and Sam Andrews are among a goup of holstermakers who have droves of repeat customers because they are THAT happy with the finished product. Although the decisions on just what to get can drive you nuts, I really don't think a holster buyer has ever had so many high quality holstermakers from which to choose as you do these days.

Thank you for your business!

srfl · December 1st, 2006, 07:29 PM

Oh man, what a find....getting one of Del Fatti's holsters without the wait!

LTPhoon · December 1st, 2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

If you haven't realized it yet, Gary Brommeland, Jerry Haugen, and Sam Andrews are among a goup of holstermakers who have droves of repeat customers because they are THAT happy with the finished product. Although the decisions on just what to get can drive you nuts, I really don't think a holster buyer has ever had so many high quality holstermakers from which to choose as you do these days.

Amen to that. Especially the "nuts" part...

pogo2 · December 1st, 2006, 09:19 PM

Gary Brommeland was modest and did not mention this, but his Max Con V holster is a direct competitor of the Sparks VM-2. Many satisfied customers of Brommeland have posted their comments on this forum in the past. Here is a photo from his website:

Lasports · December 1st, 2006, 10:51 PM

DH--
Your new ISP-LP is on the way and it does have a reinforced mouth.
Thank you for your business.

TJ--
The ISP-LP can be ordered from Matt with or without reinforcement.

Regards,

Craig

yellowv · December 2nd, 2006, 12:58 AM

You got an awesome holster without it's normal 1 year wait. Great find. As you can see this forum is chock full of the worlds finest holster makers, and they are all great and modest guys who give all the credit in the world to their peers as well as recommend their work if it better meets the customers needs. I have personally dealt with Gary and Sam Andrews and both are great guys that will give you all the help you need weather you buy their stuff or not and it would seem Matt, Eric Larsen, Mark Garrity, etc. will do exactly the same.

DrtyHarry · December 2nd, 2006, 03:24 PM

Wow...I'm really excited! Thanks so much for all the great information guys. I'm shocked to see the maker of the holster here, that's great!

I asked a few of my buddies who know more about leather than me about the Del Fatti line of holsters, and I heard nothing but good (and hard to find)! I'm looking forward to seeing your wonderful craftsmanship, Matt. Thanks again!!

December 1st, 2006, 07:29 PM	#15
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	Oh man, what a find....getting one of Del Fatti's holsters without the wait! __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

December 1st, 2006, 09:19 PM	#17
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,279	Brommeland Max Con V Gary Brommeland was modest and did not mention this, but his Max Con V holster is a direct competitor of the Sparks VM-2. Many satisfied customers of Brommeland have posted their comments on this forum in the past. Here is a photo from his website:

December 1st, 2006, 10:51 PM	#18
Lasports Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 60	DH-- Your new ISP-LP is on the way and it does have a reinforced mouth. Thank you for your business. TJ-- The ISP-LP can be ordered from Matt with or without reinforcement. Regards, Craig __________________ Lightning Arms Sports Inc. www.lasports.biz lasports@lasports.cc Purveryor Of Fine Leather Holsters & Accessories.

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December 1st, 2006, 04:19 PM	#11
mike56 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT Posts: 23	Just my 2 cents, but Haguen Leather makes a similiar item, snap-on that is. Just bought one for a Colt Defender and it is cheaper, quicker and just as nicely made in my opinion. For in the waist band, I finally "discovered" Andrews Leather MacDaniels ii. Both of these make my little colt disappear and it leaves my glock 26 at home.

December 1st, 2006, 05:30 PM	#12
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,490	I don't know how firm the VM2 is but, Matt (like our other top makers) only use the cream of the best leather so you can be sure that it will be flawlessly perfect for its intended application.

December 1st, 2006, 07:26 PM	#13
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 678	The major difference between the Del Fatti and the Sparks is that the Sparks has a reinforced mouthband and the De Fatti doesn't. IMO, it doesn't require one and I have found both easy to reholster with one hand!

December 2nd, 2006, 12:58 AM	#19
yellowv Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: S. Florida Posts: 193	You got an awesome holster without it's normal 1 year wait. Great find. As you can see this forum is chock full of the worlds finest holster makers, and they are all great and modest guys who give all the credit in the world to their peers as well as recommend their work if it better meets the customers needs. I have personally dealt with Gary and Sam Andrews and both are great guys that will give you all the help you need weather you buy their stuff or not and it would seem Matt, Eric Larsen, Mark Garrity, etc. will do exactly the same.

December 2nd, 2006, 03:24 PM	#20
DrtyHarry Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 20	Wow...I'm really excited! Thanks so much for all the great information guys. I'm shocked to see the maker of the holster here, that's great! I asked a few of my buddies who know more about leather than me about the Del Fatti line of holsters, and I heard nothing but good (and hard to find)! I'm looking forward to seeing your wonderful craftsmanship, Matt. Thanks again!!