Lucky Derby
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First, I'm not here to debate the usefulness, safety, practice drills etc of shoulder rigs. I have used them in the past, and they work for me. I wouldn't want one as my only carry option, but in certain circumstances, they are hard to beat. Also a properly holstered handgun is not pointed at anyone, so please no comments about pointing guns at anyone behind me.
http://www.tedblockerholsters.com/Lifeline-Shoulder-Rig_p_22.html
http://andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm
Now that is out of the way: This will be for a full size 1911. I've decided on one of two holsters.The Lifeline from Ted Blocker or the Monarch from Andrews Custom Leather. It appears the big difference is the strap across the back of the Monarch, which the Lifeline lacks. The Monarch is $75 more than the Lifeline. The Monarch also has several extra cost options that may be added down the road. They may work with the Lifeline harness as well, not sure on that.
My main question is about the comparable quality of the two. I don't have a way to compare them side by side. Is the extra $75 worth it? Does anyone have access to compare them? Or even other leather products by both companies?
http://www.tedblockerholsters.com/Lifeline-Shoulder-Rig_p_22.html
http://andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm
Now that is out of the way: This will be for a full size 1911. I've decided on one of two holsters.The Lifeline from Ted Blocker or the Monarch from Andrews Custom Leather. It appears the big difference is the strap across the back of the Monarch, which the Lifeline lacks. The Monarch is $75 more than the Lifeline. The Monarch also has several extra cost options that may be added down the road. They may work with the Lifeline harness as well, not sure on that.
My main question is about the comparable quality of the two. I don't have a way to compare them side by side. Is the extra $75 worth it? Does anyone have access to compare them? Or even other leather products by both companies?