Shoulder holster?

[hvacrguy]

So who uses a shoulder holster here? Why do you used it and in what application do you use it? I'm interested in a leather one what do you all suggest? Thanks

 

[Mackey]

Try before you buy. And don't buy unless when you try it feels great... not good ... great. Otherwise it'll just hang in your closet.

 

[SSGSAD]

I have 2 shoulder holisters, and almost NEVER wear them... the only exception, is when it is REALLY COLD, and I am SURE, I am not staying inside too long.....

 

[lonehoosier]

I just used it today. I took my kids sledding. With a snow suit on it works out great. I also use it when we go hiking in the cold. For the most part I only use it when it is cold out. Its to hard to have a belt holster on with all those layers. That is the only time I use it. I would get one.

 

[tooleman]

There is a booth at the 1500 everytime that I have been to it and they have some great shoulder holsters. It is a company that is from Tenn and they make all there holsters and other gear in Tenn I have a shoulder holster that I bought from them 8yrs ago and it is still going strong. I normally wear it 7-9 months out of the year, in 90 degree days is the only time I dont wear it.

 

[LPMan59]

Galco Miami Classic II. I use it for long drives and for carrying a BUG.

 

[under32hurts]

agreed! For winter-wear or while driving is best. Miami Vice is just a TV show.....

 

[Nightwalker65]

Galco Miami Classic II. I use it for long drives and for carrying a BUG.

I have to agree...carried my 1911 in one of these,after trying several others..IMHO one of the most comfortable shoulder rigs around

 

[9mmfan]

Ditto on the Miami Classic. Used one for plain clothed security gigs I did (when I was in that business). Very comfortable!

 

[2tonic]

+1 on the Miami Classic II. Galco just seems to do it right!
Carry a Dan Wesson V-Bob under a short jacket, leather to lightweight, doesn't show and very comfortable.

 

[hvacrguy]

thanks

Thanks guys the miami classic was actually the one I was looking at.

 

[Birds Away]

I bought a used S&W shoulder rig. It was a steal and I use it all winter. My winter carry gun is a 4566 and it feels great under my left arm. The only drawback for me is that I usually feel the need to carry a BUG when wearing it. There could be an occasion where I simply don't have time to unlimber the big Smith and I need a snappy retort to a bad situation. I solved that dilemma with a CZ 82. They are inexpensive but not cheap by any means. The ammo in bulk is also very reasonable, more so than either .380 or 9x19.

 

[HD_darla]

I, like many others use one mainly during winter and when I have to get all fancied up. Like suit coat and all... There is a side affect for me though... I start using a horrible Sean Connery voice and saying stuff like "Darla... HD Darla" =D

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Miami Classic. Jacket, coat or sport coat. Comfy!

 

[mercop]

I have one for when I want to throw on my G19 and a spare mag when not wearing a belt. Most ranges do not appreciate you drawing out of one, and if you can't practice then whats the sense.- George

 

[jdgdigger]

I use mine when i go out on my motorcycle and i'm wearing my leather vest and chaps.

 

[hpclayto]

I usually only wear mine on really long car rides/when traveling simply because it's the most comfortable option IMO. I've got the Galco Classic Lite, it's comfortable, don't really have anything to compare it to though. My advice would just to be avoid going the cheap route and spend some money on a quality brand.

 

[Hilon10]

i have a cheap one from cheaper than dirt and i wear it when im watching Sons of Anarchy and when it cold out side!

 

[Amattern]

Galco Miami Classic II. I use it for long drives and for carrying a BUG.

+1 for the Miami Classic II.