Who makes good vertical shoulder holsters?

[Balrog]

Most of the shoulder holsters I see are horizontal, and I am looking for a vertical. I know Bianchi makes a vertical shoulder hoster, but who else?

I would like to limit discussion to vertical shoulder holsters only.

 

[usp9]

Galco

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPT2.asp

 

[Balrog]

That link does not seem to work, but I have looked at that holster. Has anyone actually used it? It does not have a belt tie down and would seem to me that it would flop around a lot.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

An older Safariland 100 (for autos) or 101 (for revolvers), found on ebay for 20-30 bucks is a great deal. Very flat, and reasonably comfortable.

 

[Old Fuff]

What make and model of revolver do you have in mind? and what is the barrel length?

 

[Just One Shot]

http://www.jbpholsters.com/servlet/the-SHOULDER-Holsters/Categories

 

[Balrog]

S&W 29, 3 and 4" barrel (2 different guns).

 

[Old Fuff]

The best vertical shoulder holsters for revolvers used a wide, flat spring that wrapped around the cylinder. Later designs had a vertical wire spring that ran most of the length of a clamshell pouch and the end of the barrel sometimes resisted while making a draw. The advantage of the wire spring was that it was less expensive to make.

One of our members, Robbt, has a stock of new, but older shoulder holsters that have the flat spring. He might have something for a Smith & Wesson N-frame/4", but the 3" is less likely. Also his prices are much less then you might expect. You will find him in the "Accessories for Sale" sub-forum.

These days it is difficult to find vertical shoulder holsters for revolvers, and expensive when you do. Robbt may be able to offer something better, for less.

 

[highorder]

The Bianchi X15 has held my M27 (6") for years. its a great holster.

 

[BlindJustice]

Lou Alessi designed Field Master is the best - period.

I hear ALessi's widow will continue to have Lou's designs
produced. is that true?

Also, El Paso Saddlery make several models check the web site.

Randall

 

[BacSi67]

FIST makes great vertical holsters.
BacSi

 

[dairycreek]

FIST makes excellent holsters. Great quality and a great price. Call them and tell them exactly what you want.

 

[BillH]

Check this one out, it's a little different:

http://www.activeprogear.com/234.html

 

[JTQ]

Andrews Leather "Springbreak" is another option.

http://www.andrewsleather.com/

 

[9mmepiphany]

Lou Alessi designed Field Master is the best - period.

I hear ALessi's widow will continue to have Lou's designs
produced. is that true?

actually it's his daughter and the new owner who are now running the company...they've moved the factory.

i am a huge fan of the Alessi Fieldmaster for long barreled revolvers.

for shorter barreled guns, i like the Ken Null SMZ...you can tell that i'm drawn to shoulder holster that are a little "different"