Looking for a good shoulder holster

[Lazyfaire]

So I am looking for a shoulder holster. Not sure which weapon I would carry in it but am looking for styles and costs for now. Probably leather but would want it to be thinner than heavier.

Makers or sites to find them?
Anyone have an preference for horizontal or vertical?

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[KKG]

You need to decide what firearm you will be carrying. Bianchi makes their X-15 that covers a number of firearms.

 

[Lazyfaire]

You need to decide what firearm you will be carrying. Bianchi makes their X-15 that covers a number of firearms.

Not yet. Might be a light weight 9mm, FS P320 or a Ruger 10mm semi. Just looking for quality first.

 

[P7M13]

I have a Tagua ($130) for my Kimber CDP in horizontal.

• I am pleased with the quality.
  
• Includes two mag sleeves.
  
• Took a few days of adjustment to get it "right".
  
• The thumb break is still a hindrance, i.e. the snap holds on tight.
• Fits the gun well. Needs a large coat for concealment. Not sure if vertical would be much better.
  
• Can also holster a Govt 1911, but in horizontal, too bulky.

 

[jbett98]

K.L. Null makes some fine holsters.

K.L. Null Holsters Home Page

 

[Lazyfaire]

K.L. Null makes some fine holsters.

K.L. Null Holsters Home Page

I went and looked at that page and think their pictures lack a lot of detail. The SMZ pic is hard to discern just how it hangs.

 

[jbett98]

 

[SHPD_Retired]

Joe's Holsters

This is a pic of a shoulder holster he has on his facebook page. Nice looking work and price is reasonable.

 

[aksu747]

Armadillo Holster's are good for under $100 and being all leather, however my only complaint is that I should have gone with vertical instead of horizontal , for my body type even with a good coat a fullsize 1911 would print. Galco is good too,you will love your shoulder holster if you get a decent one and adjust it right. When set up right it will be comfy all day while wearing a fullsize gun. I have experience with a third unknown brand(couldn't find any marking that I recall) which came with a S&W model 59 which was a great shoulder holster very thin rough leather but it worked well.

 

[Jonnyuma]

The only shoulder holster I'm comfortable with is my Bianchi X-15.
Vertical and front-break is the only design that I know of that allows you to keep the muzzle in a safe direction ALL the time... no sweeping yourself or others, even on the draw if done properly.

 

[Alexx1401]

So I am looking for a shoulder holster. Not sure which weapon I would carry in it but am looking for styles and costs for now. Probably leather but would want it to be thinner than heavier.

Makers or sites to find them?
Anyone have an preference for horizontal or vertical?

I tried several decades back, all but one ended up relegated to the junk boxes. Galco Miami Classic is the only one I have stuck with. Have used both vertical and horizontal, prefer horizontal as it's easier to conceal.

 

[Stomper]

I used a Bianchi X15 while in the Army and pulling PSD duty for the USAREUR CINC back in the late 80's, and I still have & use it.

 

[Rick Shaw]

I have worn a few of types of shoulder holsters. My first was an early Bianchi vertical X15 like Stomper mentioned. Universal fit, it could have held a good grilled cheese sammich just as well as the model 66 at the time.

After that, I had a Ken Null City Slicker. Sort of an early kydex in all White construction, which worked well over a white T-shirt. It was really like wearing nothing. I literally forgot I had a harness around...until moving faster than a quick walk... and the piece started slapping you in the ribs. It was more "upside down" orientation than horizontal as far as butt presentation of the firearm.

Lastly, I've used a Mitch Rosen all leather horizontal shoulder holster. Super Uber quality. It's one of those pieces that just glows. The hand forming is immaculate.

I've enjoyed trying out these different models. But my go to CCW method funny enough is more than not, the "Levi Strauss 501 holster." Yep- Levi's designed this specifically for gun toters. There are two holster pockets on the front, and two accessory pockets on the back. I carry a spare mag, pocket knife, and a cell phone in those. Oh....and this holster system I like comes with a free pair of pants!

I HAVE to get help for this gear hoarding thing I do! LOL! Best thing is try it on along with your covering garment and see which one moves with you the best. As I mentioned, the flopping around into the ribs got to be too much for me for daily use. Another challenge can be that reholstering is pretty much a two handed commitment with many models.

Cheers!

Rick

 

[titsonritz]

Andrews Custom Leather

Check out the Monarch series, I want a U.S.R. (Urban Safari Rig) w/o mag pouches for a pair of G19s. What to go real crazy? Check out the Firepower Rig

 

[Cerberus Group]

Andrews Custom Leather

Check out the Monarch series, I want a U.S.R. (Urban Safari Rig) w/o mag pouches for a pair of G19s. What to go real crazy? Check out the Firepower Rig

Oooooooooo the "Firepower Rig" mmmm....cleaning up keyboard drool now....dang you titsonritz!

 

[Lazyfaire]

Oooooooooo the "Firepower Rig" mmmm....cleaning up keyboard drool now....dang you titsonritz!

Wonder if I get a discount? That's my last name!

 

[titsonritz]

Oooooooooo the "Firepower Rig" mmmm....cleaning up keyboard drool now....dang you titsonritz!

One could go completely insane and op for the elephant or alligator skin.

 

[titsonritz]

Wonder if I get a discount? That's my last name!

Your last name is "Firepower Rig"?

 

[nammac]

Go with a Galco Miami Classic, put a S&W 4506 in it, get some unconstructed blazers in pastel colors and pretend your Sonny Crocket back in the 80's...

I also tried several and only found the Miami Classic to be comfortable with a Combat Commander...

 

[Mister Bisley]

Not sure if you looked at this thread yet, but there might be a few options for you there...

Hiking/backpacking holster

Diamond D, Barranti Leather and 7X Leather are a few custom companies I've been looking at for years for my revolvers.