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BigD_htl · 08-28-2008, 03:57 PM

does anyone know where i can get an economical leather shoulder holster for my 5" 1911?

Galco makes the Miami holster but i really don't want to spend 140 it.

Thx
-David

EHL · 08-29-2008, 09:37 AM

You can find some both at the Sportsmans guide and Cheaper than dirt. I believe Sportsmans has some "decent" ones. (under $70) Cheaper than dirt has some way cheap ones too. (under $40 I think)
But, with that I will caution you with the cliche "you get what you pay for". I've got two Galco shoulder holsters and I wouldn't trade them for any other brand. You might want to look on Ebay for one of these rigs and see if you can find one used. I got my second rig for $50-used but in great condition!!

TexanAviator · 08-29-2008, 10:05 AM

PM Sent BigD

Goldy49 · 08-29-2008, 10:20 AM

I have a galco shoulder holster and I swear by it. I realize they are expensive, but they are worth it. If you really wish to find an inexpensive shoulder rig, I have an Uncle Mike's vertical shoulder rig. It is nylon fabric, but it works well. I like it a lot - it isn't what my Galco is, but it is good and it functions fine.

Goldy49 · 08-29-2008, 10:24 AM

The idiot above misspelled Uncle Mike's. That was me. I'll do better next time.

MonsterRain · 08-29-2008, 10:37 AM

Speaking of the Galco Miami Classic, does anybody know if the thumb snap can be used with the hammer cocked?? Some shoulder holsters I have seen require you to carry with the hammer down, which is not really the way I want to carry my 1911. Thanks

Goldy49 · 08-29-2008, 11:29 AM

Galco shoulder holsters are made to carry the 1911 cocked and locked.

BoomerBSG · 08-29-2008, 01:17 PM

galco makes a classic lite:
Galco Classic Lite Shoulder System Holster
never ordered from that site, nor used either system, but its there.

i've shopped around for shoulder holsters.. if i was going to get one it likely would be the Miami classic, just based off the positive reviews i've seen on it... and it probably wouldnt be hard to resell if i didnt care for it.

cheers

tomfoolery · 08-29-2008, 01:19 PM

What about a should holster for a bigger guy (myself). I wear a 4x shirt comfortably....i can get into a 3x but am not the most comfortable!

Suggestions?

M2XD · 08-29-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldy49

If you really wish to find an inexpensive shoulder rig, I have an Uncle Mike's vertical shoulder rig. It is nylon fabric, but it works well. I like it a lot - it isn't what my Galco is, but it is good and it functions fine.

I also have an Uncle Mike's vertical shoulder rig, what I love most about it is it fits underneath my motorcycle leathers and the vertical design makes drawing the weapon easier than a horizontal one. I do have a horizontal one that I got for $40, but that was ten years ago in a nice place called Sarajevo! My Uncle Mike's also allows me to carry my XD45 as well, which I carry more for self defense than my M1911...

Cheers! M2

08-28-2008, 03:57 PM	#1
BigD_htl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 340	Shoulder holster does anyone know where i can get an economical leather shoulder holster for my 5" 1911? Galco makes the Miami holster but i really don't want to spend 140 it. Thx -David __________________ "My weapon has never hurt anyone. It never will. If someone dies by my hand, it is my fault. The weapon is blameless." - Mikhail Kalashnikov

08-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
Goldy49 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	1911 shoulder holsters I have a galco shoulder holster and I swear by it. I realize they are expensive, but they are worth it. If you really wish to find an inexpensive shoulder rig, I have an Uncle Mike's vertical shoulder rig. It is nylon fabric, but it works well. I like it a lot - it isn't what my Galco is, but it is good and it functions fine.

08-29-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
Goldy49 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	Unckle Mike's Shoulder holster The idiot above misspelled Uncle Mike's. That was me. I'll do better next time.

08-29-2008, 11:29 AM	#7
Goldy49 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	Galco Shoulder holsters Galco shoulder holsters are made to carry the 1911 cocked and locked.

08-29-2008, 01:17 PM	#8
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,595	galco makes a classic lite: Galco Classic Lite Shoulder System Holster never ordered from that site, nor used either system, but its there. i've shopped around for shoulder holsters.. if i was going to get one it likely would be the Miami classic, just based off the positive reviews i've seen on it... and it probably wouldnt be hard to resell if i didnt care for it. cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, SIG P239 9mm, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380, Bushmaster XM15 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

08-29-2008, 09:37 AM	#2
EHL XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 15	You can find some both at the Sportsmans guide and Cheaper than dirt. I believe Sportsmans has some "decent" ones. (under $70) Cheaper than dirt has some way cheap ones too. (under $40 I think) But, with that I will caution you with the cliche "you get what you pay for". I've got two Galco shoulder holsters and I wouldn't trade them for any other brand. You might want to look on Ebay for one of these rigs and see if you can find one used. I got my second rig for $50-used but in great condition!!

08-29-2008, 10:05 AM	#3
TexanAviator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 144	PM Sent BigD

08-29-2008, 10:37 AM	#6
MonsterRain XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 80	Speaking of the Galco Miami Classic, does anybody know if the thumb snap can be used with the hammer cocked?? Some shoulder holsters I have seen require you to carry with the hammer down, which is not really the way I want to carry my 1911. Thanks

08-29-2008, 01:19 PM	#9
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,308	What about a should holster for a bigger guy (myself). I wear a 4x shirt comfortably....i can get into a 3x but am not the most comfortable! Suggestions? __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

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