I have a need for a shoulder holster , and need some advice . Is there a type , and or brand that is best suited for concealment , and comfort ? The gun is a full size steel witness 10mm .
Does anyone here carry a full size 10mm witness in a shoulder holster ?
Only times I used a shoulder holster was when I felt strange and carried my 6" .357 magnum revolver, and would take my 10 1/2" .44 Superblackhawk .44 mag. deer hunting as a backup gun. I like inner waist band holsters.
I did some shoulder carry a little over a year ago I would get one the has a belt anchor to prevent it from swinging out if you bend over. I found it awkward, hard to conceal and much slower than hip carry. For hunting purposes I think a chest holster would be better.
Agreed most my CCW are compact models the exception is a full size 1911. Even at that, I carry on the hip with proper cover garment. IWB or OWB shoulder holsters bother me rubbing my neck or putting undo pressure on my neck. I also think getting to the gun is tough.
these hoslters are great I have a couple usually use them when hunting or just woods walking and scouting. I really think they shine when using a back pack.
One is the a Grizzly Tuff to me between this and the DoubleD I like the GT more http://grizzlytuff.com
I wear them both the GT is more flexible and it also is more comfortable.
When wearing a pack these chest holsters are the best.
A when woods walking and sometimes MTB I wear them.
But as I said IWB or OWB my CCW is Model 29 so a Crossbreed IWB works great.
I used a shoulder holster many, many years ago. Like others I found it cumbersome. Great for hunting maybe, but not for CCW. Much prefer a good IWB holster.
I carry (most of the time) in a Miami Classic (knock-off) under an Hawaiian or Panama Shirt, if I'm not wearing a Coat
My Witness Semi Compact rides very well, but I also carry my (5") Delta Gold Cup in this type of rig too
gandog56 , I thank you very much for your help , and input . Do you have any preference on one brand over another ?
Quote from: 10mmfan on May 09 2015 06:33:32 AM MDT
I did some shoulder carry a little over a year ago I would get one the has a belt anchor to prevent it from swinging out if you bend over. I found it awkward, hard to conceal and much slower than hip carry. For hunting purposes I think a chest holster would be better.
I thank you for your help . If I was using it for hunting a chest holster would be great ,but I need it for EDC , with my full size witness . When I'm sitting or driving IWB and OWB holsters are very uncomfortable for me .
Quote from: Ramjet on May 09 2015 08:59:42 AM MDT
Agreed most my CCW are compact models the exception is a full size 1911. Even at that, I carry on the hip with proper cover garment. IWB or OWB shoulder holsters bother me rubbing my neck or putting undo pressure on my neck. I also think getting to the gun is tough.
these hoslters are great I have a couple usually use them when hunting or just woods walking and scouting. I really think they shine when using a back pack.
One is the a Grizzly Tuff to me between this and the DoubleD I like the GT more http://grizzlytuff.com
I wear them both the GT is more flexible and it also is more comfortable.
When wearing a pack these chest holsters are the best.
A when woods walking and sometimes MTB I wear them.
But as I said IWB or OWB my CCW is Model 29 so a Crossbreed IWB works great.
Thank you for your help , and link . I should have stated my reasons for asking about a shoulder holster in my first post . I am a 67 year old man with lower back problems , and a bad leg , so I am not standing on my feet for any long period of time . I apologize for not stating this in the beginning .
sqbullet, Thank you for your help , and input .
Quote from: DenStinett on May 09 2015 07:58:52 PM MDT
I carry (most of the time) in a Miami Classic (knock-off) under an Hawaiian or Panama Shirt, if I'm not wearing a Coat
My Witness Semi Compact rides very well, but I also carry my (5") Delta Gold Cup in this type of rig too
Thank you for your help . Do you think it would be hard to conceal a full size witness , with your set up ? What brand of shoulder holster do you have ?
Anyone know of a custom holster maker that offers a shoulder rig for a full size witness ?
Quote from: Tomcat 10 on May 16 2015 11:06:55 AM MDT
Quote from: DenStinett on May 09 2015 07:58:52 PM MDT
I carry (most of the time) in a Miami Classic (knock-off) under an Hawaiian or Panama Shirt, if I'm not wearing a Coat
My Witness Semi Compact rides very well, but I also carry my (5") Delta Gold Cup in this type of rig too
Thank you for your help . Do you think it would be hard to conceal a full size witness , with your set up ? What brand of shoulder holster do you have ?
I 'm sorry , I just reread your post , and I see you stated you have a Miami Classic .