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Shoulder holster options
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I've always liked the shoulder holster carry concept. I have been carrying CCW for the better part of fifty years using most methods. After trying many commercial shoulder rig types over the years, I now use Survival Sheath holsters:
http://www.survivalsheath.com/main/home.htmkydex
and mag carriers on the Galco SII leather harness. I use this rig for Glock, Sig 239, 1911 Commander and Ruger (SP101 revolver) handguns. I think kydex is the ideal material for a shoulder holster. It allows a pull thru draw with good retention and is sweat proof and thin. (I have never understood why a holster that is meant to be concealed is often very bulky)
Certainly there are trade offs in using a shoulder holster. For me they are less than other carry methods. This type of carry requires training in presentation technique and retention methods but IMO no more so than other methods if one is realistic.
I like the ability to have my arms crossed (a posture of resolve, not aggression) with my hand gripped on a full size defensive handgun without showing it until/if necessary. There are many "social" situations where I can envision assuming this posture would be acceptable whereas motioning towards drawing or actually presenting the firearm would be unacceptable.
http://www.survivalsheath.com/main/home.htmkydex
and mag carriers on the Galco SII leather harness. I use this rig for Glock, Sig 239, 1911 Commander and Ruger (SP101 revolver) handguns. I think kydex is the ideal material for a shoulder holster. It allows a pull thru draw with good retention and is sweat proof and thin. (I have never understood why a holster that is meant to be concealed is often very bulky)
Certainly there are trade offs in using a shoulder holster. For me they are less than other carry methods. This type of carry requires training in presentation technique and retention methods but IMO no more so than other methods if one is realistic.
I like the ability to have my arms crossed (a posture of resolve, not aggression) with my hand gripped on a full size defensive handgun without showing it until/if necessary. There are many "social" situations where I can envision assuming this posture would be acceptable whereas motioning towards drawing or actually presenting the firearm would be unacceptable.
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I actually prefer to carry a full size gun in a shoulder holster when I go on long car trips. It's more comfortable as I don't have a gun digging into my ribs and it keeps the gun at the ready and away from the seat belt.
I find it kind of uncomfortable to walk around wearing one all day, but I generally keep my 1911 in a vertical "tanker" style shoulder holster when I'm in the car.
I find it kind of uncomfortable to walk around wearing one all day, but I generally keep my 1911 in a vertical "tanker" style shoulder holster when I'm in the car.
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The triplek rig is very nice. It is like the galco holster system, but with very wide straps for my broad shoulder build.
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goog looking rig. Last man standing anyone!A double Alessi Rig ......................................[/URL][/IMG]
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I've not had the chance to try one of the Alessi "pull through" holsters, but the snap-in-the-trigger-guard retention system looks interesting.
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