Shoulder Holster Advice?

John Galt · Feb 12, 2023

Getting old and my back is killing me!

Trying shoulder holsters to take the weight off my waist. Any recomendations for EXCELLENT shoulder holsters?

I have tried the cheap ($20) blackhawk canvass shoulder rigs and like them if you remove all the rings and custom fit them. they are cheap enough that you can buy a few and customize for each gun and purpose. I got another leather rig but the leather was too thin. Got one from Tom at Weapons Education and it is very nice but $$$.

I have never liked the Galco rigs. I really hate units that ride (and are exposed) on your neck instead across the back. I prefer broader shoulder straps BUT WHAT I REALLY PREFER IS CONCEALED (not high riding exposed on the neck), WELL MADE AND COMFORTABLE.

What's an old man to do?

Appreciate all advice, recommendations and tips.

thx

Mike A · Feb 12, 2023

It's the Jack ass for me, it beats having the 1911 pants drag down LOL.

Galco Jackass Rig Shoulder System, Kimber 5" 1911, Black, Rh (Jr212b) | eBay

TheGALCO Jackass Rig Shoulder System was reintroduced for Galco International's 30th Anniversary. It features a horizontal holster that can be adjusted to a more diagonal carry position than their Miami Classic or MCII, attaching to the harness with their swivel connectors.

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Bob Lee · Feb 12, 2023

John Galt said:
Getting old and my back is killing me!

Trying shoulder holsters to take the weight off my waist. Any recomendations for EXCELLENT shoulder holsters?

I have tried the cheap ($20) blackhawk canvass shoulder rigs and like them if you remove all the rings and custom fit them. they are cheap enough that you can buy a few and customize for each gun and purpose. I got another leather rig but the leather was too thin. Got one from Tom at Weapons Education and it is very nice but $$$.

I have never liked the Galco rigs. I really hate units that ride (and are exposed) on your neck instead across the back. I prefer broader shoulder straps BUT WHAT I REALLY PREFER IS CONCEALED (not high riding exposed on the neck), WELL MADE AND COMFORTABLE.

What's an old man to do?

Appreciate all advice, recommendations and tips.

thx

I have no idea what would be best, I do know that my back bothers me with or w/o a gun on my person. It sucks getting old! I remember when I was a kid I'd dream of having a Lawrence shoulder holster. I think it was the model 7 maybe? My memory is getting hazy as I get older. I believe it had a wide spring in the leather to hold the gun in.