Looking for an IWB holster with a retention strap and sweat guard!

WonderNine · June 22, 2003, 11:03 PM

Well it appears the best option for me right now is the Milt Sparks Summer Special 2. It is the only IWB model that they offer with a retention strap. I'll bet somebody is gonna say, "What do you need a retention strap for??? The gun won't come out!", but I gotta have one. I like the option of going snapped or unsnapped. And I like something between the hammer and firing pin.

My current IWB holster for my Browning Hi-Power is the Bianchi Pistol Pocket. While it is a nice holster and works very well, it does not have a sweat guard. Now here comes the problem with the Sparks SS2. The sweat guard does not fully cover the hammer and with the retention strap, the sweatguard doesn't even cover the safety on the retention strap model!!!!

And what happens is when I sit down the hammer has a tendancy to dig into my side a little, especially when driving. I want to eliminate this problem with a full sweat guard that will come up a little more and cover the hammer. And how do you guys use those single magazine carriers??? When I put it on my belt and sit down the mag digs into my side something awful (much worse than the HP), I'm gonna get a horizontal nylon mag pouch for my belt. Won't dig in and more secure. Looked at Black Hills Leather and they don't seem to provide the option either...

Perhaps I should be talking to Alessi for a custom holster? I also want to get one for an Italian Beretta or Elite 1, (I haven't decided which yet), however the hammer digging into the side with a Beretta will not be as much of an issue. Does the Milt Spark's Summer Special 2 have the same length sweat guard as the Versa Max 2? Personally I like the SS2 over the VM2 anyways. It seems less bulky and more versatile. Here's a pic of my current IWB holster which I like, but needs a sweat guard:

I was also thinking of just having someone stitch a sweatguard on the side. Comments? Suggestions?

WonderNine · June 26, 2003, 12:35 AM

Help please!

41 Redhawk · June 26, 2003, 12:14 PM

Not sure if they have what you want but take a look at these folks. They make nice stuff:
http://www.highnoonholsters.com./

Ummmm, just bumped in to this guy http://andrewsleather.com/ Look at the McDaniel and be sure to scoll down to the options area.

WonderNine · June 27, 2003, 06:27 PM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

cool45auto · June 28, 2003, 12:07 AM

41 Redhawk, I think you made his day!

41 Redhawk · June 29, 2003, 09:44 PM

Glad I could help and you are welcome.

If you are left handed and have a less than common gun, you soon aquire many holster links!

Glockster35 · June 30, 2003, 12:03 PM

Try one of these Brommeland Gunleather

WonderNine · July 5, 2003, 06:03 PM

Hello Glockster. I checked out the link, but it doesn't appear that they state the retention strap as an option. Have you ordered from them before?

Glockster35 · July 6, 2003, 05:45 AM

I have no use for a holster here in Germany, so I haven't bought one yet. All my guns are back in the states.

I don't know if Mr. Brommeland makes them with thumb straps, but I am sure if you send him an e-mail he will respond.

PCRCCW · July 6, 2003, 10:20 AM

Mr. Brommeland may make you what you need. He is an extremely talented and nice gentleman. Email him and see if he can do it for you.
Shoot well

.45FMJoe · July 17, 2003, 08:42 PM

Anyone else notice the horrible gun handling in the andrews webpage? Ever pic showed a finger inside the trigger gaurd, wrapped around the trigger while drawing the gun. You would think there would be a little more professionalism than that?

June 22, 2003, 11:03 PM	#1
WonderNine member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: always offline! Posts: 4,335	Looking for an IWB holster with a retention strap and sweat guard! Well it appears the best option for me right now is the Milt Sparks Summer Special 2. It is the only IWB model that they offer with a retention strap. I'll bet somebody is gonna say, "What do you need a retention strap for??? The gun won't come out!", but I gotta have one. I like the option of going snapped or unsnapped. And I like something between the hammer and firing pin. My current IWB holster for my Browning Hi-Power is the Bianchi Pistol Pocket. While it is a nice holster and works very well, it does not have a sweat guard. Now here comes the problem with the Sparks SS2. The sweat guard does not fully cover the hammer and with the retention strap, the sweatguard doesn't even cover the safety on the retention strap model!!!! And what happens is when I sit down the hammer has a tendancy to dig into my side a little, especially when driving. I want to eliminate this problem with a full sweat guard that will come up a little more and cover the hammer. And how do you guys use those single magazine carriers??? When I put it on my belt and sit down the mag digs into my side something awful (much worse than the HP), I'm gonna get a horizontal nylon mag pouch for my belt. Won't dig in and more secure. Looked at Black Hills Leather and they don't seem to provide the option either... Perhaps I should be talking to Alessi for a custom holster? I also want to get one for an Italian Beretta or Elite 1, (I haven't decided which yet), however the hammer digging into the side with a Beretta will not be as much of an issue. Does the Milt Spark's Summer Special 2 have the same length sweat guard as the Versa Max 2? Personally I like the SS2 over the VM2 anyways. It seems less bulky and more versatile. Here's a pic of my current IWB holster which I like, but needs a sweat guard: I was also thinking of just having someone stitch a sweatguard on the side. Comments? Suggestions?

June 26, 2003, 12:14 PM	#3
41 Redhawk Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 254	Not sure if they have what you want but take a look at these folks. They make nice stuff: http://www.highnoonholsters.com./ Ummmm, just bumped in to this guy http://andrewsleather.com/ Look at the McDaniel and be sure to scoll down to the options area. __________________ The Lord Bless You Terry

June 28, 2003, 12:07 AM	#5
cool45auto Member Join Date: March 11, 2003 Location: Cleveland, Georgia Posts: 2,263	41 Redhawk, I think you made his day! __________________ "After an atomic war, you'd probably find cockroaches armed with Glocks." - Sean Smith

June 29, 2003, 09:44 PM	#6
41 Redhawk Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 254	Glad I could help and you are welcome. If you are left handed and have a less than common gun, you soon aquire many holster links! __________________ The Lord Bless You Terry

June 30, 2003, 12:03 PM	#7
Glockster35 Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 485	Try one of these Brommeland Gunleather __________________ USAF Security Forces (Police) since 1988.

June 26, 2003, 12:35 AM	#2
WonderNine member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: always offline! Posts: 4,335	Help please!

June 27, 2003, 06:27 PM	#4
WonderNine member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: always offline! Posts: 4,335	OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

July 5, 2003, 06:03 PM	#8
WonderNine member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: always offline! Posts: 4,335	Hello Glockster. I checked out the link, but it doesn't appear that they state the retention strap as an option. Have you ordered from them before?

July 6, 2003, 05:45 AM	#9
Glockster35 Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 485	I have no use for a holster here in Germany, so I haven't bought one yet. All my guns are back in the states. I don't know if Mr. Brommeland makes them with thumb straps, but I am sure if you send him an e-mail he will respond. __________________ USAF Security Forces (Police) since 1988.

July 6, 2003, 10:20 AM	#10
PCRCCW Member Join Date: December 27, 2002 Location: The Ice Cream Capitol of the World! Posts: 2,861	Mr. Brommeland may make you what you need. He is an extremely talented and nice gentleman. Email him and see if he can do it for you. Shoot well __________________ "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice! " Rush HBE Specialty LeatherWorks Custom Gun Leather www.hbeleatherworks.com

July 17, 2003, 08:42 PM	#11
.45FMJoe Member Join Date: December 31, 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 482	Anyone else notice the horrible gun handling in the andrews webpage? Ever pic showed a finger inside the trigger gaurd, wrapped around the trigger while drawing the gun. You would think there would be a little more professionalism than that?

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