I have a SSII that works really well. It's also in commander length.
I ordered a Milt Sparks Criterion for 3" 1911 and was really pleased with the comfort level upgrade this amazing holster provided.
The magnetic loop snaps alone are worth buying a new holster. Really easy to put on or reposition.
I'd sorta chalked up the improved comfort of the Criterion vs my SSII due to the 3" format. Turns out it's more than just that one difference. I wound up ordering one for one of my most carried guns, my G19.
The gun simply disappears from thought when in there.
The Criterions proved to be so dang comfortable that I went ahead and ordered one in 5".
It makes the larger 1911's disappear from thought, too.
Very well made holsters that were worth the short wait.
Retention is great on each, yet there was no "break in" required.
Reholstering is a very smooth and easy process due to the reinforcement. I have some cheaply made leather OWB holsters I bought new from eBay....that look the part and get the job done on carrying the gun.....but suck outright on reholstering. They are worthless for any type of drills or other. The Milt Sparks leather I have doesn't share that weakness.
As stated already....the magnetic snaps on the Criterion models are worth their weight in gold. I wish all my holsters had them. Bigtime development, in my opinion.
A few rounds of steroids and being lazy recouping has my fat arse needing to lean up to make the IWB more comfortable once again. :bang:
In the meantime, I'll be using the cheap non-reinforced OWB eBay stuff and being resigned to the fact that it'll be a pain to reholster. For running errands, it's hard to beat the Simply Rugged OWB belt slide holster. I'll put the gun in the glovebox or console when driving and into the holster when leaving the vehicle.
When I was at my fighting weight and wearing the Criterion holsters, I never bothered to remove any gun from them when seated in the car....no matter the length of the drive. The are super comfortable under all conditions.