I'm interested in potentially carrying in a shoulder holster. I'd like to hear from those of you who have used this method of carry.
For reference, I carry a Smith and Wesson 3913NL. I'm 6'00" and 140 lbs. (AKA: Beanpole.) I work retail sales, which requires that I be in fairly close proximity to both customers and coworkers. I'm legally allowed to carry at work, However, my boss will most assuredly fire me for it. Concealment is paramount. I'm presently using Appendix IWB with a tuckable High Noon. Dress code is semi-formal, that is, slacks and a collared shirt. I generally wear western-style button downs, with snaps in place of buttons. Wearing a jacket is generally going to be over-dressed in this environment.
So, for those of you who use shoulder holsters, I ask this:
What is most important in a SH?
What's not so important?
What styles/materials lend themselves well to concealment?
Is a large-ish button down going to cut it for concealment? (I can pass off the "X" on the back as a back brace. ) I'm more worried about the gun under my arm.
Vertical gun, or horizontal carry?
Are offside tiedowns a neccesity?
Will 2 mags balance the gun?
Is a detail-molded holster a requirement?
What else should I know?
I'm considering ordering one of the High Noon shoulder rigs. They have a very very good satisfaction guarantee on their products. I've been happy with my other holsters from them.
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Pro...e_Carriers/Pocket_Holsters/shoulder_rigs.html
Does anyone have any experience with this rig? What should I know about it?
Thanks in advance.
Packman
For reference, I carry a Smith and Wesson 3913NL. I'm 6'00" and 140 lbs. (AKA: Beanpole.) I work retail sales, which requires that I be in fairly close proximity to both customers and coworkers. I'm legally allowed to carry at work, However, my boss will most assuredly fire me for it. Concealment is paramount. I'm presently using Appendix IWB with a tuckable High Noon. Dress code is semi-formal, that is, slacks and a collared shirt. I generally wear western-style button downs, with snaps in place of buttons. Wearing a jacket is generally going to be over-dressed in this environment.
So, for those of you who use shoulder holsters, I ask this:
What is most important in a SH?
What's not so important?
What styles/materials lend themselves well to concealment?
Is a large-ish button down going to cut it for concealment? (I can pass off the "X" on the back as a back brace. ) I'm more worried about the gun under my arm.
Vertical gun, or horizontal carry?
Are offside tiedowns a neccesity?
Will 2 mags balance the gun?
Is a detail-molded holster a requirement?
What else should I know?
I'm considering ordering one of the High Noon shoulder rigs. They have a very very good satisfaction guarantee on their products. I've been happy with my other holsters from them.
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Pro...e_Carriers/Pocket_Holsters/shoulder_rigs.html
Does anyone have any experience with this rig? What should I know about it?
Thanks in advance.
Packman