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posted January 12, 2025 10:59 AM
Please tell me what shoulder holsters you like?
 
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posted January 12, 2025 11:19 AMHide Post
What gun? Kydex or leather? Use… CCW or woods carry?



 
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posted January 12, 2025 12:34 PMHide Post
Andrews Monarch. Ares Tactical for Kydex.


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posted January 12, 2025 01:16 PMHide Post
I have one of Gunfighters Inc. Kenai chest holsters and really like it. About to order a second shell for my Echelon. They have a shoulder holster as well. I have no experience with it but can attest to their overall quality.
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posted January 12, 2025 01:20 PMHide Post
H&K 45c, not the HSP version. Link to pistol.

https://hk-usa.com/hk-models/hk45-compact/
 
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posted January 12, 2025 01:21 PMHide Post
CCW, prefer leather.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 01:36 PMHide Post
I don't use it much but I keep my Galco Jackass ready at all times.
Great for a cold weather dog walk or trip to the store with a jacket.

 
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posted January 12, 2025 02:55 PMHide Post
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posted January 12, 2025 02:55 PMHide Post
I have several shoulder holsters.
My two favorite are a couple of Galco VHS4.0 rigs that I bought. One for a 5” 1911 and another for a 4” they carry the handgun vertically and that works better for me.
I’m 5’11” these days (I’ve started shrinking) and weigh right at 200lbs on a small frame that is admittedly a bit Skinny Fat.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 03:01 PMHide Post
Andrews Monarch. I love this holster system, prefer it to my IWB and OWB holsters, but I only use it 5 months out of the year. It took a long time to have it made and delivered, but it was worth waiting for.



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posted January 12, 2025 03:38 PMHide Post
The only shoulder holster system that worked for me was a Galco Jackass rig sized, in my case, for a SIG P229.



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posted January 12, 2025 04:07 PMHide Post
I have quite a few Galco shoulder holsters and they just work and work well. You have a good selection for guns and mag styles.
I have tried the vertical gun holsters and just didn't like them as well as a horizontal. But the opposite applies for the mag holsters. I prefer horizontal over vertical.

I have purchased a few other brands used on the forum and they all were bulkier made and not as adjustable. The Galco system is very adjustable.

Have also tried a few gun only holsters and didn't like them. Prefer two mag style to help balance the guns weight.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 05:07 PMHide Post
Another vote for Galco.


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posted January 12, 2025 05:09 PMHide Post
andrews he has a video on why, great craftsman.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 06:49 PMHide Post
I'm another Jackass, er fan. I've got holsters for Glock, Sigp229, and sigp239 for mine.
But I don't use it much? I guess I like the weight on my waist rather than higher up.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 07:32 PMHide Post
Ritchie Leather with the pull through snap.
 
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posted January 12, 2025 11:52 PMHide Post
For those times best suited for a shoulder holster, Galco has always been my choice and have served me well over the years.
 
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posted January 13, 2025 07:26 AMHide Post
My Galco Miami Classic has been home to my P229 for decades now


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posted January 13, 2025 07:46 AMHide Post
As much as I would love an Andrews shoulder rig, I use it so a shoulder holster so infrequently that the wait for me isn’t worth it. I have a Galco Miami Classic II that works quite well when I need a shoulder rig. I like having it as an option for when the need arise.


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posted January 13, 2025 08:06 AMHide Post
I have an Alessi “Bodyguard” horizontal shoulder rig. It has Alessi’s “Quickbreak” retention system. A sharp tug on the pistol pops a snap in the trigger guard. That retention system is offered only for pistols with safetys. And maybe revolvers – don’t know.

Unfortunately Mr. Alessi has expired – Tom carries on the business. Mine arrived about a month after I ordered it.

It’s excellent – comfortable, and doesn’t dangle when I lean forward. A pouch for two mags on the off side.



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