Anyone have a "Snik." It was a plastic holster mentioned by Jeff Cooper back in the 70s maybe. There was a picture of him wearing a 1911 on the hip in one of these holsters. I believe the name was sort of in reference to the noise it made upon presenting the piece, which used a molded plastic piece for retention, and the gun was just "pulled through" the retention piece.
If you have pictures or know anything about this holster, please advise.
I don't know anything about them, Shawn, but FIST makes Kydex/leather holsters that might be similar in concept? A Google search will at least show you if there is any similarility, or not.
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Saw a couple used in IPSC competition in the late 70s. Most stopped using them because they couldn't pass the "retention test" (backward roll with unloaded pistol).
LEOs didn't like the distinct noise (hence the name) while drawing the weapon.
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This is the second model Snick, purhased in 1976. It should have been called the "clack" holster. For a silent draw, rock forward and then draw upwards.
I knew an FBI guy back in the 70's who tried a snick. I believe it was the first plastic holster made.
He said one day at the range he drew and fired his snubbie, then looked down to see the holster still on the gun. It didn't hurt the open-end "holster" at all, but made him look pretty silly to the other guys.
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