Wearing a VM2: Thread Thru or Snap On?

HKguy9 · October 27, 2002, 06:52 PM

For the life of me I can't snap on my VM2 on my belt. I ordered a belt in 1.5" from Rafter S and have my VM2 also in 1.5"

The loops are dang near impossible to snap on. How do you put yours on? Loop it through? If you snap it on, any advice?

Love the holster, just a pain to put on....

FJC · October 28, 2002, 06:53 AM

The 1.5" snap loops on my vm2 just BARELY can be snapped over my 1.25" Rafter S belt. I believe I measured the width on my belt to be about 1/16" of an inch over 1 1/4, so perhaps their belts run slightly wide. They are thick, too - that may be a factor here as well.

I was going to order some 1 1/4" loops for my vm2, but the 1.5 seem to be just perfect.

Perhaps you should call Milt Sparks and order some 1 3/4" loops for yours, I think they run $15.

Also, keep in mind they are one-way snaps - you have to start it on the bottom of the snap then push it up over the top.

Bartholomew Roberts · October 28, 2002, 08:49 AM

I have no problem snapping the loops on 1.5" loops on my VM2 over the 1.5" wide belt; but I got the belt from Milt Sparks as well.

My guess is that it is a manufacturer difference (wider or thicker belt?) and you'll either need wider loops from Sparks or a Sparks belt.

McKamie Wilson · October 29, 2002, 11:03 PM

The snaps on the VMII are one-way snaps. You have to start applying pressure from the bottom (just above the belt) and then press upward toward the top of the snap. Of course, if the belt is too wide to allow the bottom-up procedure, it ain't gonna work.

Mac

Alerion · October 30, 2002, 08:27 AM

When I first got my VM2 it was a real pain to get it snapped on over my belt. After about six months of use, I noticed that it had become easy. I don't know if the snaps needed to loosen up a little bit or if I developed the proper technique (probably a combination of both!)

The belt straps have also become more flexible which could be another factor.

In any event, it's an excellent holster. Don't write it off until you've had a chance to break it in a little bit.

Tom

October 27, 2002, 06:52 PM	#1
HKguy9 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2001 Posts: 2,132	Wearing a VM2: Thread Thru or Snap On? For the life of me I can't snap on my VM2 on my belt. I ordered a belt in 1.5" from Rafter S and have my VM2 also in 1.5" The loops are dang near impossible to snap on. How do you put yours on? Loop it through? If you snap it on, any advice? Love the holster, just a pain to put on.... __________________ P7M8, VP9

October 28, 2002, 06:53 AM	#2
FJC Member Join Date: September 26, 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 84	The 1.5" snap loops on my vm2 just BARELY can be snapped over my 1.25" Rafter S belt. I believe I measured the width on my belt to be about 1/16" of an inch over 1 1/4, so perhaps their belts run slightly wide. They are thick, too - that may be a factor here as well. I was going to order some 1 1/4" loops for my vm2, but the 1.5 seem to be just perfect. Perhaps you should call Milt Sparks and order some 1 3/4" loops for yours, I think they run $15. Also, keep in mind they are one-way snaps - you have to start it on the bottom of the snap then push it up over the top. __________________ --FJC NRA Life Member

October 29, 2002, 11:03 PM	#4
McKamie Wilson Member Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 59	The snaps on the VMII are one-way snaps. You have to start applying pressure from the bottom (just above the belt) and then press upward toward the top of the snap. Of course, if the belt is too wide to allow the bottom-up procedure, it ain't gonna work. Mac __________________ McKamie

October 30, 2002, 08:27 AM	#5
Alerion Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 287	When I first got my VM2 it was a real pain to get it snapped on over my belt. After about six months of use, I noticed that it had become easy. I don't know if the snaps needed to loosen up a little bit or if I developed the proper technique (probably a combination of both!) The belt straps have also become more flexible which could be another factor. In any event, it's an excellent holster. Don't write it off until you've had a chance to break it in a little bit. Tom __________________ Well, sometimes we’d travel right down the green river To the abandoned old prison down by Adrie hill. Where the air smelled like snakes and we’d shoot with our pistols But empty pop bottles was all we would kill. -John Prine, Paradise

October 28, 2002, 08:49 AM	#3
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	I have no problem snapping the loops on 1.5" loops on my VM2 over the 1.5" wide belt; but I got the belt from Milt Sparks as well. My guess is that it is a manufacturer difference (wider or thicker belt?) and you'll either need wider loops from Sparks or a Sparks belt.