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Old 10-05-2011, 12:19 AM
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Default Galco Silhouette High Ride Holster Experience?

I started to order the Galco Silhouette High Ride Holster as a warm weather holster when I need my rig a bit higher, but was advised by a person with my exact weapon that with an N frame 627 (2.625" barrel, 37 oz. empty) the set up is too top heavy and flops around for lack of support.

Another said, no, that flopping is a problem with the person not wearing an appropriate belt; the right 1.5" belt would work fine and provide the support.

So at this point I'm just going to order that holster for my J Frame Model 60.

Can anyone speak to using that holster with an N Frame? THANKS!
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Old 10-05-2011, 09:51 AM
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I find that how the holster is worn is the key. If I wear a high carry belt holster on my hip, it tilts outward. If I make sure the belt is above my hip, so the hip supports the barrel portion of the holster, it stay nice and tight against my side. The problem is, my pants slide down just enough where it tilts out again. Suspenders would help, but that's more stuff. I just go with IWB holsters and the problem is solved. My favorite is the Crossbreed Super Tuck. Great holster. For my J Frame I use a Mika pocket holster or DeSantis dual carry.
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Old 10-05-2011, 05:17 PM
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I have one for a Rossi 951 2 1/2 barrel (N frame size) and it works out pretty well for me.
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Old 10-06-2011, 03:05 PM
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Ended up buying a Galco Combat Master. Rides pretty high, but not in the extreme.
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One trick is to wear the holster between the pants and the belt. Run the belt over the holster and not behind the holster it really helps holding to the body. I use my Fletch that way with a 1911 and it keeps it from leaning out so much, in fact I have it on right now.
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