Good shoulder holster?

[petersonb]

Im new to the conceal carry world, and I'm fairly certain that I will get the MTAC holster, but I also want a shoulder holster. I googled it and have seen some for around $30. I just cannot imagine that a $30 holster can be that comfortable or of a good quality. Any suggestions on a good shoulder holster? I'm wanting something in about the $100 range.

Thanks!

 

[zzz333]

For leather Bianchi or galco. Nylon well I don't feel qualified to answer that. Uncle mikes used to make decent holsters, but the nylon holsters I've seen lately are crap.

 

[Kid Glock]

I'm not a shoulder holster fan or expert but if me, I'd prolly start looking at a Galco.

 

[jej]

Since you are new to CCW - shoulder holsters have lots of issues. When you draw, you will point our muzzle lots of places you should not. Its hard to protect the weapon from a bad guy trying to take it from you. You cannot re-holster single handed. They bang your ribs when you run, unless they are strapped down to your belt. Those are all bad things.

The good things - you can draw while seated in a car, you can carry under a sweatshirt when you are wearing shorts or sweats that have no belt, you can carry a backup well concealed, you can carry a big, long bbl piece that is hard to hide, they are comfortable for fat guys.

That said, the Galco and Bianchi recommended above are good places to start. I think the Galco models to look at are "original jackass" [as in donkey leather, which was first used] or "half jackass" [has elastic on the off side instead of leather and mag holders] and miami rigs. If you want a fitted/boned rig, that is where I would look.

Bianchi makes a very different rig called X-15 that will hold a variety of guns. Its leather, holds the gun with spring tension.

jej

 

[Soulman]

"galco miami" hands down

 

[hullxsm]

I am looking for a shoulder rig for my PX4 Storm 40 S&W and my Beretta Cougar 40 S&W. I prefer a vertical style. Has anyone heard of the Forbus Roto - Holster GLT Tactical Speed? http://www.rangerjoes.com/fobus-rot...ll-size-beretta-px4-storm-walther-p-1524.html shows the full size can work with the Storm but have mixed feelings about plastic. I saw a show on Outdoor Channel called "The Best Defense" where Michael Bane talked about leather vs. plastic and had more good to say about leather. I looked at Biacnhi, Galco and others mentioned in this thread also. Can't find much on vertical for either of my Beretta models.

Thoughts? Help? Sources?

Thanks in advance
Stephen

 

[Glocktogo]

Galco, if you must have a shoulder rig.

 

[natgas]

I have a Nevada Leather jackass and it's very comfortable

 

[_CY_]

got one for my 1911... it's super coooool.....

The History of the Galco Miami Classic Holster Rig
used in the TV series Miami Vice http://www.usgalco.com/FactsInteresting.asp

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"galco miami" hands down

 

[hullxsm]

Galco, if you must have a shoulder rig.

I have belt holsters for a couple of guns I carry but with the suit coats and sport coats I feel like everyone can tell when I carry. I feel like there is more conceal-ability with a shoulder rig.