Shoulder rigs after surgery

[rednichols]

The trigger guard is completely enclosed like the old Bianchi with the elastic retention. I’m not worried about longevity as I’m 66, and when I can wear a tight gun belt again, I’ll mainly hip carry.

The old elastic loaded design from the 1960s is incredibly dangerous from a "falls out of the holster, goes bang" standpoint; and the reason elastics were abandoned in the 1970s. Why? Because the heavy revolver moves inside the holster against the elastic, when jarred while inverted. They are the very reason I created the 9R-2 for Bianchi: couldn't be certain the revolvers would stay retained in the elastic No. 9.

You have spent new money on a design abandoned by smart people more than a half century ago.

 

[TheTinMan]

I worried about horizontal carry and “sweeping everyone behind you” for a long time. However, living in Maine my winter clothing makes IWB carry less than optimal. I researched everything I could find about shoulder holsters and decided to get a horizontal version.

After a couple of months I can say this orientation does not bother me at all. My CCO format 1911 has the trigger guard completely enclosed. The thumb safety is on. The grip safety functions correctly. The hammer is cocked and the gun is in “Condition 1”; however, the retention strap is between the hammer and the firing pin. I would never carry a striker fired pistol in this orientation, even if it had a thumb safety. Having the retention strap either (a) block the hammer on a pistol with an exposed hammer, or (b) hold the hammer down on a revolver are good options IMHO.

The far greater danger to myself and others is drawing a handgun from shoulder carry. That still concerns me and I continue practicing the draw to make it as safe as possible. Having the gun pointed up at my armpit would just make me more worried about a safe draw, both for me and for others.

 

[Phenix]

I normally carry K frame snubbys at 4:00 either IWB or on a belt. However with an impending abdominal surgery, I ordered a shoulder rig knowing that my wardrobe would be mainly sweatpants for several months. I didn’t want to carry horizontally and sweep everyone everywhere I go. I was able to finally find an upside down rig made by Vega Holsters in Italy, that I purchased through Holsterwelt in Germany.
It is very well made, and works great for my 2 1/2” mod 66-4.
Cost w shipping $88.07.

Sweeping people with your gun if your hands are off of it is not a safety issue.
Am not aware of someone’s shoulder-holstered gun shooting anybody unless a human hand was attached to it.
I have had a liver transplant and double hernia surgery in the last 2 months.
I wore sweat pants with pockets, and I attached nice-looking suspenders to hold them up while carrying a pocket .380 ( 2.0 Bodyguard or Glock 42 ) in right front pants pocket. Worked great, and I could still carry my gun and pocket knife, etc.
Trust me on this.

 

[Norton 750]

Gents, I am not a Law Enforcement professional. (Tip of the Hat to all that are, thanks!) Which means re-holstering is NOT an issue for me. I insert the gun into the holster off body, and if I draw the gun is going to remain out until officers arrive. I am not going to re-holster in order to handcuff anyone. So why is this a problem? Re-holstering is when a LOT of accidental discharges happen. Embrace the shoulder holster. It is great for driving as it is comfortable. (True, access is easier in a shoulder holster when driving, but I am not Steve McQueen. I am not going to be driving and shooting, ever. If I am behind the wheel, my car is my weapon and means to escape. Don't try and shoot on the move if you can possibly avoid it. My old Jeep with the doors off and windshield folded down at my folks farm proved to me even on a smooth surface this is not a viable tactical option) So my take? Well, I take my own advice and I am a Galco horizontal man.

 

[jimmyj]

For the first time in 70 years I am un-armed due to a total left shoulder joint replacement (surgery #36) . shuffling along on a cane/walking stick I think that drawing/firing a weapon would be impossible. However my caregiver/grandson CCW so I have some security.