I own neither, but the Liberty has a trailing loop that is designed to pull the grip of the gun to the body for concealment. The Omega doesn't have that, and is generally considered a range/training/competition holster, while the Liberty is a concealment holster that can be used as a range/training/competition holster.

 

Agreed.
The Liberty is similar to any number of "Avenger" holsters, tight to the body, butt drawn-in by the trailing belt slot.
The Omega makes the gun more accessible, more clearance between gun and body.
I consider the Omega a great range holster, and the Liberty/Avenger style a great carry holster.

 

I've used Kydex for IDPA for years, but switched to an Omega-style holster. Fast, secure (if adjusted correctly) and far classier than any plastic.

Larry

 

Our first really good holster was a Liberty purchased from Gordon Davis way back in the early days of IPSC along with a boot stitched belt and two double mag pouches. Used it for competition and carry and still have it, along with a whole lot of other leather. It's a good solid rig. We had a new basket stamped Liberty holster and matching belt made by the new owner of Davis Leather a few years back; Equal quality to Gordon's holster. It's hard to go wrong with a classic, be it a Liberty, Avenger, DOJ, #1 or whatever the maker calls his version of this classic.

 

When you do a search for Davis Liberty holster pictures, this article from Mr. Markwell is one of the first things that comes up.

Coming full circle in the world of holsters - TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation

by John Markwell | Contributing Editor This is a tale about a holster. It all began in the late summer of 1977; it’s hard to remember exactly, but that’s close enough. I’d made a call to Ken Hackathorn about the new sport of “combat shooting.” The call was made after I’d received a response to […]

www.thegunmag.com

 

I own several examples of both. Both holsters are concealable but the Liberty does a much better job as it rides higher and closer to the body, so it does well in a car. The Gunsite Omega rides high but farther away from the body.

 

Just Curious. Did the folks at GUNSITE do some custom work to your pistol?

 

I don't think an Omega style would be my first choice for concealment, but they're fast, VERY sturdy range holsters.

Larry

 

I don't think an Omega style would be my first choice for concealment, but they're fast, VERY sturdy range holsters.

Larry

Hello

Nice holster

at your convenience.... could I get a image of this holster from the back side of the belt loop as if this holster was on your body so I can how the belt loop is shaped.

I am looking for the perfect range holster and needing a holster where the belt loop pushes the gun away from your body.

TIA

 

Great job Larry.

 

I’ve got both holsters, picked up the OMEGA, when at Gunsite years ago. It’s a great range holster. I also have the version that sits higher on the belt, also for range work. I’m a fan of Avenger style holsters and have Liberty’s for my Gov’ts, Commanders and for my M&P 9 FS. I ordered double and single matching mag carriers for all.

I believe it used to be know as Cedar Ridge back in the day...

 

Here's my Omega from Cedar Ridge.....

 

DT Guy is a very skilled holster maker and modest too.