Sugestions for a .45 shoulder holster ?

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I am lookind to replace my shoulder holster for my Ruger P90DC. Currently I use one of the old GI holsters made for the 1911. Its just not real comfortable to me. I was woundering what some of you might recommend. Thanks
 
I almost bought a shoulder holster a while back, wanted a vertical one. My research lead me to 'Black Hills Leather', and FIST.

In the end I got an 'Air Marshal 3' from Kangaroo Carry. It may not work as well with a heavier 1911. I use it for a lighter gun & deeper carry.
 
Originally Posted By: ScalloperI am lookind to replace my shoulder holster for my Ruger P90DC. Currently I use one of the old GI holsters made for the 1911. Its just not real comfortable to me. I was woundering what some of you might recommend. Thanks
Which one of the Military 1911 holsters are you using?? I carry my 1911 in a Tanker M7/M9 across my chest,very comfortable and easy access. And very fast to put on and off.
 
Originally Posted By: Wallbass45Originally Posted By: ScalloperI am lookind to replace my shoulder holster for my Ruger P90DC. Currently I use one of the old GI holsters made for the 1911. Its just not real comfortable to me. I was woundering what some of you might recommend. Thanks
Which one of the Military 1911 holsters are you using?? I carry my 1911 in a Tanker M7/M9 across my chest,very comfortable and easy access. And very fast to put on and off.
Thats the same one that I have M7/M9
 
Thanks all I will check them out. I work outside in a saltwater enviroment so the shoulder holster will give some protection to the firearm.
 
Originally Posted By: ScalloperOriginally Posted By: Wallbass45Originally Posted By: ScalloperI am lookind to replace my shoulder holster for my Ruger P90DC. Currently I use one of the old GI holsters made for the 1911. Its just not real comfortable to me. I was woundering what some of you might recommend. Thanks
Which one of the Military 1911 holsters are you using?? I carry my 1911 in a Tanker M7/M9 across my chest,very comfortable and easy access. And very fast to put on and off.
Thats the same one that I have M7/M9
Ive got two of them from Adirondack Leather and as you may know that there is Two ways to carrie that holster. The way I use it is over the neck w/1 strap and the other way that over the left shoulder hanging down with a chest strap,thats the one I find uncomfortable. And I wish the Draw could be a little quicker.
 
I have a BlackHawk serpa shoulder holster that works real nice. You have to buy the shoulder rig and a holster separately which run me about $100, but I think is worth every penny.
 
I usually carry a Commander sized 1911. But in certain situations it can be difficult to conceal...Like a lot of people I had taken to leaving it on the nightstand at times..like attending church. We had a situation at our church during Holy Week that really rattled me, so I hope the OP wont mind me asking on his thread. I had wondered about using a vertical carry shoulder holster UNDER a dress shirt...My thinking was that after Mass started, I could unbutton one button of my shirt to give quick access if needed. So my questions are..Am I correct in assuming that ANY shoulder unit would show under a white dress shirt..and how badly would it print under non-white shirts?
 
Sharps
Its awful that todays socity has brought us to carring at church. A prime example of how this nations mental health issues are the real problems that need to be addressed.
 
Originally Posted By: Sharps4570I usually carry a Commander sized 1911. But in certain situations it can be difficult to conceal...Like a lot of people I had taken to leaving it on the nightstand at times..like attending church. We had a situation at our church during Holy Week that really rattled me, so I hope the OP wont mind me asking on his thread. I had wondered about using a vertical carry shoulder holster UNDER a dress shirt...My thinking was that after Mass started, I could unbutton one button of my shirt to give quick access if needed. So my questions are..Am I correct in assuming that ANY shoulder unit would show under a white dress shirt..and how badly would it print under non-white shirts?

I like vertical shoulder carry, as opposed to the barrel pointed back. A vertical shoulder holster with a smaller gun works great for CC.
 
Originally Posted By: ScalloperSharps
Its awful that todays socity has brought us to carring at church. A prime example of how this nations mental health issues are the real problems that need to be addressed.


With all the media induced crap going on lately, I do believe armed citizens flat out just shooting these "crazies" on the spot will address it just fine. Giving them drugs and a dr isn't helping, and the media feeds it. They are showing where our weaknesses are....... if we're willing to address them ourselves. Dumping yet more $$ into yet another social program run by the gov't ain't gonna cut it.

Apologies to the OP - I don't use shoulder carry often as I have neck and back issues. Interesting the number of experienced replies on the Galco Miami.
 
From 2006 to 2010 during the summer (May to October), I used a Galco Miami Classic with dual holsters for my 1911's. The quickest reload is a second pistol. Once I had the rig on I didn't even notice it after a few minutes.

You have to be pretty big not to have 1911's print in a shoulder holster. I tried the vertical and didn't like it. I think you'd print in a heartbeat under a dress shirt. For that situation you may want to look at keeping your suit jacket on or maybe an ankle rig.
 
Originally Posted By: Sharps4570My thinking was that after Mass started, I could unbutton one button of my shirt to give quick access if needed.
I am kind of thinking, if I knew that I need to get THAT ready to use my gun in a place I am headed to, then this is probably a wrong place to go to.
 
Originally Posted By: NitromanFrom 2006 to 2010 during the summer (May to October), I used a Galco Miami Classic with dual holsters for my 1911's. The quickest reload is a second pistol. Once I had the rig on I didn't even notice it after a few minutes.

You have to be pretty big not to have 1911's print in a shoulder holster. I tried the vertical and didn't like it. I think you'd print in a heartbeat under a dress shirt. For that situation you may want to look at keeping your suit jacket on or maybe an ankle rig.

Thanks Nitroman..Thats what I needed to know..Appreciate it.
 


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