Milt Sparks VMII
Done Hume PCCH
Uncle Mikes IWB Open Top
I worked my way up from the bottom, and glad I did, because it helps me to appreciate a good holster. However, as such, I still use the Uncle Mikes from time to time. (It's a good holster, but not in the same league as the VMII)
The Don Hume was nicely made and was a good deal for the price. The main thing that I didn't like about it, was that the belt loops were directly in front of the holster, not off to the sides, and that added bulk and instability, again, compared to the VMII. The other thing is the flap of leather that stands between the rear of the slide and your body, slightly extended past the grip, into the curve where the web of your hand belongs... It prevented me from getting a good grip. (With light sanding, it could have been remedied.)
Someone in the Glock forum posted a few pics of a holster they bought from a maker on ebay, named TT... Can't recall the full name, just the abbreviation. Anyway, the holster looked like a quality one, similar to the style of the VMII and for half the price.
ETA: Here is the
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