Shoulder holster

[Toecutter]

Thought id try a shoulder holster this winter.
I ordered an Alien Gear rig today 99 dollars and it works with all my AG shells. From the photos the thing looks very well made. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives.

 

[Darth]

Recently got a Galco Miami Classic for my P99s. For the winter .

 

[S&W Fan]

Recently got a Galco Miami Classic for my P99s. For the winter .

Nice choice. I picked one up last year to try out. It takes a Little getting used to but I like it.

 

[Podmonkey]

I am going to get a Miami Classic Lite for my Shield soon. Shoulder holsters are underrated I think. Best option for drivers and it's much simpler to use a public restroom with a shoulder holster.

 

[Darth]

Nice choice. I picked one up last year to try out. It takes a Little getting used to but I like it.

Fun aside , this WAS one of those cases where I bought the holster, and it came with a gun to go with it. My 6th P99.

Like buying a fishing pole and they throw in the boat.

 

[MoMan]

Thought id try a shoulder holster this winter.
I ordered an Alien Gear rig today 99 dollars and it works with all my AG shells. From the photos the thing looks very well made. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives.

I'm interested in how this works out for you. I have a couple of AG platforms, and AG shells for some of my different handguns. I never thought about a shoulder rig. Sounds interesting.

 

[Toecutter]

I'm interested in how this works out for you. I have a couple of AG platforms, and AG shells for some of my different handguns. I never thought about a shoulder rig. Sounds interesting.

I didn't know they made them I was searching for a shoulder holster and all the quality one are a bit pricey. Saw the alien gear shoulder expansion for 99 it fits all thier cloak series shells. they make them for the shapeshift shells as well.
From photos and videos it looks to be very good quality. If anything it may be bulky and heavy.
This is what I ordered.
https://aliengearholsters.com/cloak-shoulder-expansion-pack.html#horizontalTab2

 

[Shoots100]

Very Nice holster, especially if you have multiple shells already.
I needed a double shoulder holster for my .44 mag revolvers and found a good source.
Plenty of other style holsters too.
Gun Holsters - Made in USA - Barsony Holsters

SJC

 

[Toecutter]

So my holster arrived yesterday, I am impreased with the quality of this at the price. Cant is adjuatable from vertical to negative. Mag carriers can be adjusted in out and any angle.

I have not had exp with other Shoulder holsters. But I have handled a few and this seems to be quite a bit better quality. Galco holster itself is nicer but the straps are not.

There is breathable neoprene on almost every surface that touches you. It came with remove able belt clips and a link to remove the mag carrier as well.

Bad things the mag carrier is a bit bulky and plastic is not comfortable. Putting the shell on was a pain to line up the holes and the backing is very stiff so it was difficult to get my gun to fit right I had to use the largest spacers in the end. It came with a removeable thumb break which I can't see how it will fit with a gun in it.

Sadly customer service was bad . when I purchsed it on sept first the website said it would ship on the 5th. It didn't ship till the 12th. I emailed them on the 6th and they didnt get back for 3 days. When they told me there was a message at the checkout that said shipping is delayed for 2 weeks. I didnt see tge message. I was charged shipping while "free shipping to USA" was all over their webpage. I emailed customer service and the refunded the shipping. They shipped it ups surepost and it arrived a day late.

I am happy with it over all at a prive of 99 dollars not including the pistol shell.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Back in my Uber & Lyft adventuring days, I bought a shoulder rig to carry my twin 9mm Shields.

I looked at a bunch, and decided to buy a leather rig made by Triple K Manufacturing out of San Diego. They don’t offer a twin rig per se. It comes with a shell for your gun, and the other side has a twin mag holster. To do a full twin rig, you have to buy a second gun shell, and swap it for the mag holster. The top two pictures show it with the magazine holster on my right side; the bottom two show it with both Shields,- each with 10 round extended magazines; exposed, and covered under a jacket.

The gun shells have integral thumb breaks, and are made in both left and right hand versions. The gun shells are stiff (formed), and the magazine holster is softer, but still heavy leather; the rest of the rig is very, very soft leather, including the sliding joint connector in the back of the rig. Mine did not come with straps that connect down to a belt, but I did not want that unless they were elastic anyway. The cant and positioning is fully adjustable. I bought it in black; tan is also available.

The shells are stiff, and require some break in. I bought ones that are made for the .45 Shield instead of the 9mm Shield, as the .45 is ever so slightly larger, and makes drawing the 9mm Shields effortless.

Now, whenever I drive on long trips, this is my preferred carry method. It ended up costing me around $200 with twin shells, as the second shell was about $80.

It took a little getting used to, - but unless you’re going to keep a gun in your console or nearby, this is the cat’s meow for drawing while sitting or driving with your gun on your person. No trying to draw from a pocket, and no belt holster interfering with a seat belt. The other reason I went to a twin rig was the ease of drawing against an outside threat (left), or behind me (right) when I was Ubering, and with my being ambidextrous.

During the worst Uber fare I took, with two drug dealers seated directly behind me, I drove the entire time with my right hand on the wheel, and my left hand on “Rosie” partially out of the holster, and under my jacket,- and directly facing those two guys. I thought for sure I was getting mugged or worse that ride. Thankfully, I didn’t.

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No holster to pants attachment straps on this rig? That part of shoulder holster design always confused me. Does it work without the strap?

Dual shields, cool. Better than a spare mag.

 

[Podmonkey]

No holster to pants attachment straps on this rig? That part of shoulder holster design always confused me. Does it work without the strap?

Dual shields, cool. Better than a spare mag.

When properly fitted/adjusted a good shoulder holster is supposed to not need the tie down straps to stay in place.

 

[Toecutter]

I removed my belt clips too the AG rig has elastic on the belt clip and up near where the shoulder strap widens I just didnt like them.

 

[VietnamEraVet]

No holster to pants attachment straps on this rig? That part of shoulder holster design always confused me. Does it work without the strap?

Dual shields, cool. Better than a spare mag.

The issue I saw with attachment straps down to the beltline is that depending on your stance, they can either be pulling, or too loose and basically useless.

What I found is that by adjusting the rig straps one hole at a time, I found the perfect position where they hung just right, and were at the best position to reach and draw if needed, while still being properly concealed under a light jacket or even a winter coat. It also helps if the guns have enough weight to hang right, and not flop around. When I went to the 10 round mags, that was perfect. And the extended mags make it easier to grab them too.