Anyone Have Shoulder Holster Experience ?

Started by Tomcat 10, April 19 2015 08:37:39 AM MDT

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Tomcat 10

April 19 2015 08:37:39 AM MDT
 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 .

Tomcat 10

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April 20 2015 04:18:27 PM MDT
Does anyone here carry a full size 10mm witness in a shoulder holster ?

gandog56

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May 09 2015 06:13:35 AM MDT
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.
Some people think I'm paranoid because I have so many guns. With all my guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

10mmfan

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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.

Ramjet

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May 09 2015 08:59:42 AM MDT Last Edit: May 10 2015 02:49:53 PM MDT by Ramjet
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.

sqlbullet

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May 09 2015 04:56:12 PM MDT
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.

DenStinett

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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
So tell me again how Trump was worse then the 8 years before .... AND what came after HIM !

Tomcat 10

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May 16 2015 10:11:33 AM MDT
gandog56 , I thank you very much for your help , and input .  Do you have any preference on one brand over another ?







 

Tomcat 10

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May 16 2015 10:30:54 AM MDT
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 .

Tomcat 10

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May 16 2015 10:59:36 AM MDT
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 .

Tomcat 10

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May 16 2015 11:01:34 AM MDT
sqbullet, Thank you for your help , and input .

Tomcat 10

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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 ?

Tomcat 10

#12
May 17 2015 06:56:02 AM MDT
Anyone know of a custom holster maker that offers a shoulder rig for a full size witness ?

Tomcat 10

#13
May 19 2015 04:34:46 AM MDT
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 .   
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