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"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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Lots of Versamax fans. I was leaning toward a Summer Special.
Hmmmmm ... Hey Rick. I've got a lightly used Summer Special for a commander. No longer have the commander. It was a Dan Wesson Bobtail that was a total turd. Shoot me a pm and it's yours. Nice! You bucking for a Moderator position?  You kidding me? Worst job in the whole joint. 
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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Simple question:
What is your favorite leather IWB holster for a Commander-sized 1911? Milt Sparks Criterion, both for the 1911 Commander and the Government models.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
Deus vult!
Rhodesians all now
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Hands down, the best is from Andrews Custom Leather. The MacDaniell II www.andrewsleather.com
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'Nother BIG plus for the Milt Sparks Summer Special 11
I have one for a 1911 and one for my Glock 19
Virgil B.
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Simple question:
What is your favorite leather IWB holster for a Commander-sized 1911? Used to be Milt Sparks Versa Max II (and Milt Spark Executive Companion a close second), both of which which I devotedly used for about a decade. Since discovering the El Paso Saddlery C-Force, however, five or six years ago (thanks Kevin Gibson), it's become my hands down favorite. And I carry all sorts of semi autos with this model, none of which are tiny guns. Currently, and for the last couple years, it's been the Glock 26, but this model also comfortably carries full sized 1911s, and full sized Glocks, like the Glock 17 or 21. The C-Force is less expensive than the Milt Sparks offerings, too. Not to disparage Milt Sparks. I just prefer the C-Force. One really cool feature is that it puts the rough side of the leather on the outside, so the gun holds its position all day, wherever you put it, and doesn't feel like its sliding around under the belt. Yeah, it doesn't look as pretty, but these are not meant to be display items, or Sunday BBQ holsters. Another nice feature is the reinforced opening, so it stays open for easy reholstering. ![[Linked Image from epsaddlery.com]](https://epsaddlery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/elpasosaddlery_c_force.jpg) This is what I carry as well
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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The MacDaniell II looks suspiciously like the same exact design as the C-Force. [ Linked Image]
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This is what I carry as well You are a wise man, indeed.
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I've been happiest with my Versamax for my Commander for last 8 years. I carry daily. The last 2 years I've been alternating with the before mentioned C-Force and I like it more than most. I carry at 3:30 and the VMax tucks the pistol butt a little tighter to my side, preventing printing better than my C-Force. Could just be my body shape and you probably won't know likewise till you actually try both. Either way, they are both top tier, but if cornered I'll choose the VMax. YMMV
I'd also rate a purpose belt as a mandatory part of the overall rig.
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I'd also rate a purpose belt as a mandatory part of the overall rig.
Absolutely. Must be a gun belt.
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If for some reason you have to have "leather" for an IWB holster, be SURE it stays open when you NEED to holster the firearm with one hand...especially if you need to use the weak side hand.
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
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I just finished making a thumb break, paddle holster for my Detonics .45.
I can make it a cross draw if needed.
I can't do the picture posting yet but I can text pictures.
I'd rather die in a BAD gunfight than a GOOD nursing home.
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Lots of Versamax fans. I was leaning toward a Summer Special.
Hmmmmm ... That’s what I use, El Paso Saddlery.
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country."
Robert E. Lee
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Lots of Versamax fans. I was leaning toward a Summer Special.
Hmmmmm ... That’s what I use, El Paso Saddlery. The C-Force?
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Was gonna post this the other day and couldn't get postimage to work. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/3N6n0Kcs/CCE709-BC-586-F-462-F-BDDA-C25-D4-EF5819-D.jpg) Versa Max II
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VM II here, too... ![[Linked Image from i26.photobucket.com]](https://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/guns/IMG_6464_zps7uadiftn.jpg)
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