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StrykerDM · 08-31-2008, 12:32 AM

I have a shoulder holster question for a compact 1911 as well, and I didn't want to thread jack the other guy. My brother and I both recently bought compact 1911 and we were looking at the Galco shoulder systems(the miami and the jackass system). My question is this: Can anybody give me some pros and cons to having a vertical system versus the horizontal Miami classic? I've never worn a shoulder holster yet, so I figured I'd see what you guys thought.

Goldy49 · 08-31-2008, 01:34 PM

I have both horizontal and vertical shoulder holsters. I prefer horizontal because I think it offers a faster presentation of the weapon. My vertical shoulder holster makes for a slower presentation, but it is more concealable if your jacket is long enough. For what it is worth, I carry Springfield Champions. If I carried a fullsize 1911, I'd probably favor vertical carry just because of my size. I can't carry a full size 1911 horizontally.

EHL · 09-03-2008, 09:55 PM

I've tried them both out. Hated the vertical holster. That's really only for something like a magnum revolver with a huge barrel and scope. Horizontal holsters offer faster presentation like GOldie49 said. Given that cross draw shoulder holster already is not the fastest way to present a pistol, a vertical holster just makes it that much worse. Of course, if you plan on carrying a full size Government 1911, a veritcal holster may be a better bet unless you're the size of a bear. I can only hide the commander and officers model with a horizontal holster.

G McBride · 09-03-2008, 10:02 PM

I have three shoulder holsters. One vertical, one drop out vertical, and one horizontal.

The horizontal is best for the 1911 in my opinion. My dropout holster is for a Snub nose Detective Special and it is great for that. The full size vertical is slow, very slow.

I am the size of a bear so it works for me.

08-31-2008, 12:32 AM	#1
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 703	Another Shoulder Holster Question I have a shoulder holster question for a compact 1911 as well, and I didn't want to thread jack the other guy. My brother and I both recently bought compact 1911 and we were looking at the Galco shoulder systems(the miami and the jackass system). My question is this: Can anybody give me some pros and cons to having a vertical system versus the horizontal Miami classic? I've never worn a shoulder holster yet, so I figured I'd see what you guys thought. __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact AR-15 build in the works

08-31-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
Goldy49 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	Verticle or horizontal I have both horizontal and vertical shoulder holsters. I prefer horizontal because I think it offers a faster presentation of the weapon. My vertical shoulder holster makes for a slower presentation, but it is more concealable if your jacket is long enough. For what it is worth, I carry Springfield Champions. If I carried a fullsize 1911, I'd probably favor vertical carry just because of my size. I can't carry a full size 1911 horizontally.

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09-03-2008, 09:55 PM	#3
EHL XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 15	I've tried them both out. Hated the vertical holster. That's really only for something like a magnum revolver with a huge barrel and scope. Horizontal holsters offer faster presentation like GOldie49 said. Given that cross draw shoulder holster already is not the fastest way to present a pistol, a vertical holster just makes it that much worse. Of course, if you plan on carrying a full size Government 1911, a veritcal holster may be a better bet unless you're the size of a bear. I can only hide the commander and officers model with a horizontal holster.

09-03-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
G McBride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 691	I have three shoulder holsters. One vertical, one drop out vertical, and one horizontal. The horizontal is best for the 1911 in my opinion. My dropout holster is for a Snub nose Detective Special and it is great for that. The full size vertical is slow, very slow. I am the size of a bear so it works for me.