Another Holster Maker

BigEFan · December 13th, 2007, 03:57 PM

I know that Milt Sparks is an advertiser here and from what I have heard his holsters are outstanding. I have also heard a lot of people ask about alternatives because of the wait time.

I saw this Post over at Glock Talk about a Versa-Max II Clone that seems to be well received and thought our members may want to take a look.

The Company is TTGunLeather. Apparently he started on fleebay and has managed to get a site up and running as well.

If anyone has experience with them, please let the rest of us know.

prawls · December 13th, 2007, 04:43 PM

There are some other makers and people that are upset about the clones that they make being direct copies of Sparks' stuff. I've never had either in my hand to know one way or the other. I know that the stitching on one of the holsters on his site looks like trash to me, but maybe I'm just not used to seeing black thread all over a tanned holster.

rathos · December 13th, 2007, 06:56 PM

I bought one for my 1911 and it fits me better then the VMII my friend has. JD thought that the fit and finish wasn't as good on them, but I love mine. I just ordered a second one for my sig p226. He also said the VMII kydex clips will work on it for tucking, and he is coming out with his own clips soon. Here is a pic of mine.

Bud White · December 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM

They Look pretty good

sass20485 · December 13th, 2007, 08:56 PM

From what I can see, it looks pretty decent.

QKShooter · December 13th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Looks to me like he just didn't just use the Sparks design for inspiration. Looks like he outright stole it to me.
Just my personal opinion on that.

rocky · December 13th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Looks awful close. Wonder well it will hold up?

Thumper · December 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM

It's a great design, possibly the best for IWB. Looks good.

JD · December 13th, 2007, 09:35 PM

Lima's got one, I wore it once, didn't feel to bad, that reminds me, I need to take pictures and I have the camera handy....wait one...

JD · December 13th, 2007, 10:10 PM

What I said previously said was:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD

We got Lima's in today, I'll be taking some comparison picks of the TT rig and my VMII (which Lima should no longer be stealing

).

I like the double stitching closer to the body, what I'm not overly fond of yet is that the sweat shield and reinforced area kind of bulge out and is thicker in terms of width away from the body, compared to the VMII.

But for the price being under $70 with a 3 week wait, it's hard to complain.

The leather itself is pretty darn good, with only one slight imperfection on the sweat sheild.

The curved sweat shield is nice for getting a firm grip from the draw, however, as it as not as tightly molded as the VMII, it's not as C&L friendly as you actually have to get your thumb in between the sweat shield and the firearm to get a high-thumb grip, and get your thumb on top of the safety, on the VMII my thumb will ride between the shield and my body and fall right to the safety after drawing.

Oh well, you'll get what I'm saying after I take the pics tomorrow or Friday.

Overall I am very pleased with the workmanship holster and the quick turnaround time, but as is the case with holsters, only time worn will tell the true tale.

So here's the pics finally.

Here's the VMII on the left, with the TT on the right.

Again the VMII on the left the TT on the right, you can slightly the difference in overall thickness in this shot.

VMII (L) TT (R) Here you can definitely see the difference in thickness.

VMII (R) TT (L) Here you can see the differences in the sweat shield

This is a close up of the reinforced band in the opening of the VMII, still pretty sleek.

Here's a close up of the TT reinforced opening, not too bad, but you can see where the band is protruding a little bit. the over all shape of the opening is what's causing the TT rig to be thicker, looking back at the first picture, you can see that the band rides higher on the TT rig, and adds more to the thickness.

Over all it's not a bad rig for the price, and a 3 week wait isn't bad but I'll stick to my VMII.

December 13th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#1
BigEFan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 2,040	Another Holster Maker I know that Milt Sparks is an advertiser here and from what I have heard his holsters are outstanding. I have also heard a lot of people ask about alternatives because of the wait time. I saw this Post over at Glock Talk about a Versa-Max II Clone that seems to be well received and thought our members may want to take a look. The Company is TTGunLeather. Apparently he started on fleebay and has managed to get a site up and running as well. If anyone has experience with them, please let the rest of us know. __________________ *Lex et Libertas — Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!* "Not only do the people who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us deserve better, we all deserve better than to have our own security undermined by those who undermine law enforcement." -Thomas Sowell

December 13th, 2007, 04:43 PM	#2
prawls Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: VA Posts: 236	There are some other makers and people that are upset about the clones that they make being direct copies of Sparks' stuff. I've never had either in my hand to know one way or the other. I know that the stitching on one of the holsters on his site looks like trash to me, but maybe I'm just not used to seeing black thread all over a tanned holster. __________________ CARRY GUNS: S&W 638, Ruger LCP, Kimber Ultra CDP

December 13th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#3
rathos Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 398	I bought one for my 1911 and it fits me better then the VMII my friend has. JD thought that the fit and finish wasn't as good on them, but I love mine. I just ordered a second one for my sig p226. He also said the VMII kydex clips will work on it for tucking, and he is coming out with his own clips soon. Here is a pic of mine. __________________ ‘‘To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.’’ — George Mason

December 13th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#6
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,395	Looks to me like he just didn't just use the Sparks design for inspiration. Looks like he outright stole it to me. Just my personal opinion on that. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ The Day The Moon Stood Still. Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5lQDdegr2s*

December 13th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#7
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,054	Looks awful close. Wonder well it will hold up? __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

December 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	They Look pretty good

December 13th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#5
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,933	From what I can see, it looks pretty decent.

December 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#8
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,521	It's a great design, possibly the best for IWB. Looks good. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

December 13th, 2007, 09:35 PM	#9
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,491	Lima's got one, I wore it once, didn't feel to bad, that reminds me, I need to take pictures and I have the camera handy....wait one... __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

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