Shoulder rigs

[brew45]

I've been interested in getting a good shoulder rig setup for my 1911. I have no idea about this kind of set up, so what do I need to look for? Are there better or worse options as far as brands? I'm a bigger guy so comfort and concealability are what I'm going for. I have a El Paso Saddlery OWB that I love, but I want something that I can wear under my coat.

 

[metaldog]

I have used a Galco Miami Classic rig (winter carry) for years and like it quite well. There are many good option out there. I suggest some research & maybe read some reviews before deciding.

 

[bigcraig]

I have used a Galco Miami Classic on and off for a Glock G17 for over 20yrs.

 

[possum_128]

+1 on the Galco Miami Classic!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Two I have used:

Monarch by Sammy Andrews.

Ted Blocker's Lifeline.

 

[AndersonIN]

Galco here too! When wearing my suit or a jacket that fits tight around the waist!

 

[jagee]

Why would you want to do that?? Then whoever walks behind you will have a gun pointing at them, and we all know that is not kosher!





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[AndersonIN]

Why would you want to do that?? Then whoever walks behind you will have a gun pointing at them, and we all know that is not kosher!



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It's OK I'm not Jewish!

 

[Harley46982]

I love my Miami Classic as well and use it for my 1911 all the time

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I'm a bigger guy so comfort and concealability are what I'm going for.

Shoulder holsters aren't the best at either. If you're dead set on a shoulder holster for whatever reason, Galco makes a good one. I have one I wear to court occasionally because its better with a thin suit belt than a belt holster. Any time I wear a regular belt, I go with a belt holster, though.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Galco was amazing. I had another one for a Beretta from a company called "Strong" holsters. It was a cheaper holster, but made from good materials (all leather, no cheap suede or nylon), solid metal fittings, etc... Could wear my Beretta 92FS, with two magazines under a button down shirt with the front open, no disclosure issues or lumpiness like with some holsters.

Switched to appendix or IWB carry though: Much faster and easier to conceal larger guns with minimal cover garments (in the case of Appendix carry).

 

[GONZO!!!]

Miami classic !!!

 

[rhino]

You can't wrong with the Galco rigs. They're pretty much the standard.

Unless you want to go "John Roarke, the Survivalist" and do an homage to Jerry Ahern. In that case, you want Alessi.

 

[jbombelli]

Or you can go all Last Man Standing (Bruce Willis) and give Idaho Leather a call. They make two versions of that rig... one for 2 guns and one with mag pouches on the offside.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Unless you want to go "John Roarke, the Survivalist" and do an homage to Jerry Ahern. In that case, you want Alessi.

Hey, pro tip there, scout: you just dated yourself!

 

[PRasko]

Gonna say what the others are, the miami rigs are amazing.

I got 4 of them, used, on the cheap from when the county switched from sigs to glocks some years back.

Guess they didn't know the holsters where replaceable and you didn't need to buy the entire rig again

 

[halfmileharry]

I've got a Don Hume I love. I also have the Miami in the drawer. Once I put on the Hume the Miami hasn't been worn one time.
The Hume has wide elastic across the shoulders and even with a full size 1911 and 3 mags it's comfortable, not tiring, and still fast for a shoulder rig.
The Miami Classic is a decent rig but.......

 

[Longhair]

You can't wrong with the Galco rigs. They're pretty much the standard.

Unless you want to go "John Roarke, the Survivalist" and do an homage to Jerry Ahern. In that case, you want Alessi.

I didn't know they were so popular, I have one also. I felt like a wanna be mall cop the first time I put it on!

They take awhile to break-in but great way to carry in winter.

 

[brew45]

I really like the idea of a shoulder rig. I was wondering about what it would make me feel like when I had it on. I kept thinking about Bruce Willis in Last Man Standing too, lol.

 

[Mark 1911]

I'm not a big guy, but I have big shoulders for my size. I'm 5'-9", 175lbs, and wear a 2XL shirt. I like a shoulder rig for cold weather concealment, and great for driving, but I can't seem to get the darn thing to fit properly. I have a Miami Classic, and have it adjusted as short as I can make it, but the pistol still seems to hang lower than I want it to. Other than my own personal fit issues, it's a nicely made rig.