Quoted: I started with a Milt Sparks Watch Six, "upgraded" to a VM2, and now I'm back with the WS. It's just two pieces of horsehide, no reinforcement, although it keeps its shape fairly well. It takes a little practice to learn to reholster quickly, but it can still be done with one hand. This holster is noticeably more comfortable to me, which is why I prefer it. Should I ever have to draw my weapon, I highly doubt that I'll be in a hurry to re-holster it. I'd rather have a more comfortable holster than one that's thicker but better for re-holstering.
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+1 on the watch six being comfortable. For me though, It was a matter of going from a sig 220 in a kramer #3 IWB to the watch six for a 1911.
Don't get me wrong, the #3 is a great holster, but it is a bit thicker, the belt loops are another point of bulk, while the watch six has it's belt loops on either side of the weapon (it's also a little more stable as far as shifting is concerned).
I also go w/ what sparks says about not wearing the holster around w/out the weapon. It's still reasonably easy to reholster one handed (it is still quite new however).
I do believe that it's a good habit to get in as far as reholstering safely. Get the midset drill going that you de-cock/safety on, finger out of trigger guard. Even if you are involved in a shooting, I would think that it would be a bummer to shoot yourself in the leg/butt after you ascertain that the threat is over. It is better to be holstered when the police arrive so that you can identify yourself w/out weapon in hand to be challenged, maybe shot by an excited rookie,etc.