Shoulder holster.

Sabertooth · Oct 28, 2013

Anyone know where I can get a good shoulder holster?? The one I have is from Uncle Mike's which I bought many years ago. Gettin worn out and time to replace.
Needs to fit xxl with beer gut. Pistol is .44 or .357 both with 6" barrels.
My main complaint is that the pistol will work its way towards my back when I walk which makes it diffecult to draw my pistol.
I can no longer carry on my hip. Bad hip. Gettin old sucks.

Certaindeaf · Oct 28, 2013

Is that an Automag or Desert Eagle pistol? Wildey? TC?

DeanfromOregon · Oct 28, 2013

Ted Blocker Holsters in Tigard will measure you up and make one fitted just for you.

Sabertooth · Oct 28, 2013

Revolvers, S&W and Colt Trooper MK 3.

Sabertooth · Oct 28, 2013

blindwithtinyhands said:
Ted Blocker Holsters in Tigard will measure you up and make one fitted just for you.

From Grants Pass, Portland gives me panick attacks. Even when I have to go to VA hospital.

Certaindeaf · Oct 28, 2013

Sabertooth said:
From Grants Pass, Portland gives me panick attacks. Even when I have to go to VA hospital.

Well there's your problem.. you should wear it around your neck like a binky.

just kidding!

Look at Bianchi, Safariland and I forget what else. I've got a few. They are leather with some steel springs and or whatnot.
I suspect you'll be saddled (lol) with a vertical, muzzle down rig with those 6" revolvers.
And you probably don't have to go down to Tigard to get fitted for a Blocker. just saying

Stomper · Oct 28, 2013

+1 for the vertical Bianchi shoulder rig. Horizontal rigs are fine for open carry in the woods, and under bulky "ski jackets" and such...and on Miami Vice and Nash Bridges TV shows, but really are hard to CCW with all that great... IMHO.

evltwn · Oct 28, 2013

El paso saddlery. Expensive. Long wait. Worth it.

SKN · Oct 29, 2013

If the rig slides behind you when the gun is in it, look for a holster that has a snap/tie down feature to anchor it on your belt or through as belt loop.

U201491 · Oct 29, 2013

See Don at Ted Blocker in Tigard. He makes the best available and will custom fit you.
I have had dozens of his, and never been even the slightest disappointed.

Sgt Nambu · Oct 30, 2013

Galco! I have Galco sholder holsters that are 25yrs old and still perfect. Very adjustable.

U201491 · Oct 30, 2013

Sgt Nambu said:
Galco! I have Galco sholder holsters that are 25yrs old and still perfect. Very adjustable.

Yep Galco is a very good product also.

higdona · Nov 6, 2013

I own two Falco holsters for my Beretta and no complaints. One is a shoulder holster. I recommend giving them a look at falcoholsters.com

U201491 · Nov 6, 2013

blindwithtinyhands said:
Ted Blocker Holsters in Tigard will measure you up and make one fitted just for you.

Yes, go see Don & Shellie at Ted Blocker Holsters. You wont be sorry

Diamondback · Nov 6, 2013

I've never done business with them, but Don and the Ted Blocker team were very helpful on a research project about vertical shoulder holsters, as were the folks at A.E. Nelson--I was looking for a dual, vertical-carry shoulder rig and it was between a Blocker Dillinger Rig like they made for the movie Public Enemies or a rearrangement of the Nelson 58H/"Untouchables" rig, as they originally made for that old TV series. Never DID get a decision made... it was a Too Close To Call.

2506 · Nov 6, 2013

Get the Chesty Puller from Simply Rugged. Or call Mernickle and order one up. I haven't tried Blocker's yet, but will soon enough.

U201491 · Nov 6, 2013

Diamondback said:
I've never done business with them, but Don and the Ted Blocker team were very helpful on a research project about vertical shoulder holsters, as were the folks at A.E. Nelson--I was looking for a dual, vertical-carry shoulder rig and it was between a Blocker Dillinger Rig like they made for the movie Public Enemies or a rearrangement of the Nelson 58H/"Untouchables" rig, as they originally made for that old TV series. Never DID get a decision made... it was a Too Close To Call.

Where he really shines is in LE equipment. He always has big contracts going on there. His favorite is the cowboy action stuff.
As for the leather they use.
I have had dozens of belts in my life, but lucky to get 5 yrs out of them. With Don's, I got 20 yrs and still going strong. George Lawrence stuff used to be pretty good, but I think they have been gone for a long time. They used to have a year wait for one of their motorcycle leathers. (back in the sidewinders days)

Bianchi Leather for an off the shelf holster always was pretty solid stuff too.
Have had several of theirs as well.
I hate that kydex stuff. A nice handgun needs good leather.
I relent on occasion to heavier nylon though. But only on a pack or vest.
No decent gun belongs in plastic

I guess kydex is ok for glocks (ducking)

Hawaiian · Nov 7, 2013

Another vote for Blocker. It is fun to go to their showroom, look around and try stuff out. Warning though, you will see a lot of things that you want to take home.

Blitzkrieg · Nov 7, 2013

I use a leather Galco shoulder holster for the 1911 and bigger guns, it carries the gun vertically with an internal clam type action, and it's easier to access it it with a biker or winter jacket/coat

http://www.opticsplanet.com/galco-v...AEAXw&ef_id=Unx3EgAAAPn6RA2@:20131108053058:s