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Old 10-25-2021, 10:46 AM
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Can anyone ID this IWB 1911 holster? Got a nice classic look to it.

(Gun is a Swenson, pic is from cool-guns website.)
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It may have been made by Bruce Nelson. Milt Sparks has been producing an upgraded version (with permission from Bruce) for decades and calls it the Summer Special.

Edit to add: Here’s a few of the versions made by Sparks.

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Looks like my Davis holster......

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Looks like my Davis holster......

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Does your Davis have the angled return stitch at the bottom like this? Most of his “Security” holsters I’ve seen do.

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Will get it out and look....

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Ah, vintage gun fighting gear. What’s not to like? The belt looks a lot like a Sparks belt. As to the holster, Nelson, Sparks or Davis; I agree. I don’t recall which of the three was the first to promote rough side out helps the rig stay positioned and the smooth side in gives a smoother draw stroke.

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Thanks everyone, just gotta order one now.
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Would not be a G. William Davis as his IWB holster had a taller sweat shield like the Summer Special II...

Carried one for many years and sold it back about 10 years ago...

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Randy,
Does your Davis have the angled return stitch at the bottom like this? Most of his “Security” holsters I’ve seen do.

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Mine sort of has that angle....see attached pic.
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