Anyone still use a shoulder holster?

[Two Guns]

I was just wondering if anyone here still uses a shoulder holster?
It has been a while since I have used a shoulder holster, but I have decided to get one for fall and winter carry.
So if you use one what kind do you have?
Thanks in advance.
BTW I will only be using the shoulder holster for my BUG and when seated in my truck.

 

[MH8675309]

I use one sometimes in the winter. The holster is an Uncle Mikes I have a Colt king cobra with a 6" barrel. Its not a conceal type gun but in the shoulder holster under a coat you'd never know I got it on. And, its a whole lot more accurate than my 640.

 

[ASA335]

I do, very often. Most often a Galco Miami Classic for my S&W 642 or another for my Kahr PM9, but I also have an old Bianchi X15 for my S&W M19. I find them convenient, comfortable, easy to conceal, and useful in many situations.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

I really like the old Bianchi 9R upside down holster for use with my J-frame snubbies. The problem is, since they're no longer made, it seems like everyone else likes them also, and they can get real expensive real fast. In use as a shoulder holster (the holster is easily removed from the harness and can be used for ambidextrous belt carry), the pistol is carried butt down and facing the rear. It's lightweight, easily concealable, easy to take on and off, and secure. I have a lot of upper body problems from injuries and arthritis, so another advantage of them for me is that if need be, I can actually draw weak (left) handed if need be. I really wish Bianchi would renew manufacture of this holster, along with their "Lightening" grips for K-frame revolvers.

Regards,

Dave

 

[OldDominion]

I received clearance from my pastor to carry in church and use a Galco with a Kahr PM9 under my jacket. I also usher, so I feel that the safety of my brothers and sisters is part of my responsibilty along with knowing where the fire exit doors are. I have over 110 hours of professional training. When he does his rounds at night checking doors, he carries the Glock 23 I sold him. He has a little Old Testament mixed with the New.

 

[shouldazagged]

When he does his rounds at night checking doors, he carries the Glock 23 I sold him. He has a little Old Testament mixed with the New.

Sounds like my kind of pastor.

 

[Triggernosis]

I use a Barsony vertical carry shoulder holster for my 3" Model 60 when I'm out on the farm. It carries very well and stays out of my way when I'm hunting and trapping.

 

[nachogrande]

SHOULDER RIGS

I have and use on occasion 2 diff older DeSantis now discontinued versions like the Miami classic only with much more leather in the shoulder areas. I had a custom 3 mag pouch made to balance L-R better. it draws better/faster when sitting, and can be worn naked. most other methods conceal better with the light clothes here in Fla.

 

[Waywatcher]

I tried it and found it wasn't for me. The straps felt so awkward and constricting to me, and the gun flopped around more than I cared for. Strong side OWB is my favored method of carry.

 

[mc5aw]

I've experimented with various shoulder rigs for my J frames, and settled on the Andrews Monarch (with three offset speed loader pouches) and the Null City Slicker.

 

[zeke]

A K. Null smz upside downer with 38 air weight, 5 days a week.

 

[sipowicz]

Hollywood makes them look so cool...but in my world, they rarely work...and I live there.

 

[mc5aw]

Hollywood makes them look so cool...but in my world, they rarely work...and I live there.

When you're Steve McQueen, anything works.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I still use a shoulder holster when I'm wearing a suit or jacket and want to conceal my 6" revolver. The holster I've got is a Bianchi and it's pretty comfortable.

 

[66Park]

I really like the old Bianchi 9R upside down holster for use with my J-frame snubbies. The problem is, since they're no longer made, it seems like everyone else likes them also, and they can get real expensive real fast. In use as a shoulder holster (the holster is easily removed from the harness and can be used for ambidextrous belt carry), the pistol is carried butt down and facing the rear. It's lightweight, easily concealable, easy to take on and off, and secure. I have a lot of upper body problems from injuries and arthritis, so another advantage of them for me is that if need be, I can actually draw weak (left) handed if need be. I really wish Bianchi would renew manufacture of this holster, along with their "Lightening" grips for K-frame revolvers.

Regards,

Dave

I used to use one of those with a M64 snub. I really liked that rig. I had a nice shoulder rig for a 1911 as well. Neither was my first choice method for carry, but, being a musician, I often find myself in a tux. There is no belt, so the options are a small gun in an ankle holster or a larger one in a shoulder holster. Back in those days, when I could carry concealed before I moved to the firearms paradise of Chicago (a move that was great for business but not for my interest in guns), I found a use for lots of different holsters and carry methods. A .45 in that shoulder rig was very comforting at 2AM on the streets of Atlanta!

 

[Old cop]

Back "in the day" I had one of those upside-down shoulder holsters, like Steve McQueen (I'm not that cool) for my Colt Cobra and/or Model 36. As the years went by it got lost over various moves, but I wish I could find one now. As a leftie the problem is even more pronounced but if anyone out there knows where one is pls. let me know. I used to carry my off-duty that way when attending court off-duty and wearing the required coat & tie get-up.

 

[MaximumLawman]

I had the original Galco ******* shoulder holster for my 645. Never liked it. Sold it to a Sonny Crockett Miami Vice reinactor (seriously) in the UK for $200.00. I still have a shoulder holster for my Model 25 and 49 but I rarely use them. Pocket carry, OWB and Mexican-style gets me by.

 

[ColbyBruce]

Oh yes, doesn't everybody? Bianchi, Safariland, Galco, Triple K.

 

[GCBurt]

For about 18 years I carried my issue S&W 38 in a snap-in holster under my left armpit as an Army Aviator. When they went to the Beritta used the holister on my emergency vest - never felt as comfortable as the ol' .38

 

[Ranger514]

For hunting and hiking, my Vaquero carries in a Doc Holiday shoulder rig made by El Paso Saddlery. My Sig 1911 winter carry is a Galco vertical rig.