Exactly how I'm wearing OWB today
Is this right on your hip or is it considered 3:30?
What was your carry today?
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Is this right on your hip or is it considered 3:30?
Exactly how I'm wearing OWB today
Is this right on your hip or is it considered 3:30?
Another well regarded AIWB Kydex Holster Source
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A great resource re carrying AIWB
AIWB (Appendix Carry)
(from a series originally begun at firearmstrainingandtactics.com) Because it has become a topic of discussion -- both intelligent and otherwise -- lately, with your indulgence and at the suggestion of one of the FT&T owners, it seemed a thread devoted to AIWB was called for. My personal...pistol-forum.com
That 2nd link is awesome! Lots of good information.
AIWB is very similar to what we called the “Pride” carry back 40-50 years ago. It was not very popular in my neck of the woods. You can see an example of this style on the tv show “Criminal Minds”; it is how Spencer Reed totes his S&W 2 1/2” Model 19. I was not/am not a fan.
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One style of carry which has been a favorite for a long time:
The shoulder rig. Yes, there are some disadvantages during warm weather but , hey...Sonny Crockett made it work.
Today’s setup of choice, Ruger SR1911
10mm in a Sam Andrews Monarch rig.
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Been looking at some shoulder holsters in the store. Saw a Galco the other day that was beautiful. As Dave said, @FarmerTan they are expensive.
In really cold weather, I have a couple of car coats, a leather coat and a pea coat who’s lengths go down to about mid thigh.
They are too low which make lifting them up in order to get to a belt gun difficult. I would think a shoulder holster which would allow a draw to be pulled from the top of the coat would be better.
But, this wouldn’t allow for the coat to be taken off, say, at a restaurant or somewhere?
I dunno Rob, I can see you as a cowboy with a long "duster" on.
Hence my dilemma (besides the cost). My vests won't cover a shoulder rig. But honestly, in a more "gun carried openly society" I would not hesitate to make the investment. I think my revolver would feel good close to my heart, and be readily drawn either standing or sitting.
I belong to a "Small Group" (at least that's the name they were called before "Thrive Group" LOL!) where we meet together and study and pray for one another on a loosely every two week schedule. I casually mentioned that I would not be a soft target inside a soft target, and explained what I meant. All the ladies present were very happy to learn that I carried in church. I know some folks more observant than others have probably hugged me without my seeing it coming, or perhaps seen my holster on my belt because my suit coat crept up, but no one has said anything about it, and I haven't been spreading that intel around. Nobody's business. The day they do speak up I'll find a new church, if I disagree with their opinion about guns in church.
My last go round as a deacon I was in charge of security, and part of the reason I'm not a deacon anymore is I didn't like the way the pastor saw security. One of my favorite qoutes is this: "The meek shall inherit the earth. In 3ft by 6ft plots."
I don't plan on standing in front of my Maker and gettin' yelled at because He had longer range earthly plans for me and I left my gun at home!
At our church, the speaker said, "I don't want to know who's carrying."
But he said it with a big smile - not a worried look!
AA
But he said it with a big smile - not a worried look! AA
At our church, the speaker said, "I don't want to know who's carrying."
AA
Don't ask, don't tell!
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Oh...so you found this one? You need to find a Bren 10.
Just bite the bullet.
Miami Classic Shoulder System
Our Miami Classic™ is quite possibly the most imitated shoulder holster system in the world. A direct descendant of the original shoulder system first introduced by Galco in 1970 (then the Famous Jackass Leather Company), the Miami Classic has since bec
I’m liking my shoulder rig more and more every time I use it! I originally Used it for when I was driving long distances, but anymore I prefer it everyday.AIWB is very similar to what we called the “Pride” carry back 40-50 years ago. It was not very popular in my neck of the woods. You can see an example of this style on the tv show “Criminal Minds”; it is how Spencer Reed totes his S&W 2 1/2” Model 19. I was not/am not a fan.
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One style of carry which has been a favorite for a long time:
The shoulder rig. Yes, there are some disadvantages during warm weather but , hey...Sonny Crockett made it work
Today’s setup of choice, Ruger SR1911
10mm in a Sam Andrews Monarch rig.
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I’ll say this though, it’s the position I had to practice a lot to master. And it’s also my hardest rig to get off if need be.
Oh...so you found this one? You need to find a Bren 10.
Just bite the bullet.
Miami Classic Shoulder System
Our Miami Classic™ is quite possibly the most imitated shoulder holster system in the world. A direct descendant of the original shoulder system first introduced by Galco in 1970 (then the Famous Jackass Leather Company), the Miami Classic has since becwww.galcogunleather.com
That's the one!
We need pics!
Everyday? Do you strictly conceal it, or open carry with it also?
Oh, I'd reckon that's centered on my right hip about 3pm...
”Bite the bullet”?
Yo, go big or go home.
Andrews Monarch. Accept nothing less. You are MOST CERTAINLY worth it if the situation requires equipment which your well being may depend on.
Fun fact:
Milt Sparks does not make shoulder holsters. When someone calls them wanting to order one, Tony Kenealy merely refers them to Sam Andrews. Pretty solid endorsement I’d say.
PS...Price difference between the Galco and the Andrews Monarch rigs is less than $20
Yo, go big or go home.
Andrews Monarch. Accept nothing less. You are MOST CERTAINLY worth it if the situation requires equipment which your well being may depend on.
Fun fact:
Milt Sparks does not make shoulder holsters. When someone calls them wanting to order one, Tony Kenealy merely refers them to Sam Andrews. Pretty solid endorsement I’d say.
PS...Price difference between the Galco and the Andrews Monarch rigs is less than $20
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@OkieStubble
just saw your earlier post regarding coats.
Here in Pig‘s Knuckle Appalachia layering is the order of the day. Earlier, I was wearing a Duluth Trading t-shirt. Over that a Duluth Trading heavy flannel shirt. On top, a Carhartt hooded canvas jacket. Beneath it all, an Andrews Monarch rig carrying a large 10mm 1911 Government. Got into the restaurant, lost the Carhartt. Flannel did a fine job of keeping everything very discreet. Temperature outside was high 30’s. Inside...probably 70’s. Easy peasy
just saw your earlier post regarding coats.
Here in Pig‘s Knuckle Appalachia layering is the order of the day. Earlier, I was wearing a Duluth Trading t-shirt. Over that a Duluth Trading heavy flannel shirt. On top, a Carhartt hooded canvas jacket. Beneath it all, an Andrews Monarch rig carrying a large 10mm 1911 Government. Got into the restaurant, lost the Carhartt. Flannel did a fine job of keeping everything very discreet. Temperature outside was high 30’s. Inside...probably 70’s. Easy peasy
That's the one!
We need pics!
On page 36 I threw up a picture of the rig. And because I generally always carry concealed, I don’t have many pics of it, but here’s one my buddy took of me when we were out on my lot burning stuff. You can clearly see it in the picture.
Its for my G42 which weighs nothing. 17oz? You can’t feel it on at all. It’s really comfortable. In the summer I wear a T-shirt with the rig over that, and then a dress shirt over that. If you leave the buttons down a bit, it’s super easy to access. In the winter... well, it’s too easy.
The holster I have is the cheapest and made out of suede. I thought I’d try it in spite of everyone saying get the leather. I love the suede because it holds onto my shirts and keeps everything in place. If you sweat a ton or wear it next to your skin, as soft as it is, don’t buy it because it’ll absorb moisture and it is after all, under your pits!
And yeah no, I don’t wear it every day. What I should have said I wear it nearly every time I carry my 42 now. Which isn’t as often as it used to be being it competes with my 43 and my 442.
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I heard - from a friend - medical scrubs cover well.
Apparently few expect a doc to be carrying!
Paging Dr. Justice ⚖!
"He takes your pulse."
AA
Apparently few expect a doc to be carrying!
Paging Dr. Justice ⚖!
"He takes your pulse." AA
For those of you out there who may choose not to go the high end (even though it is the optimum path to follow) on shoulder rigs, there is an alternative:
Mitch Rosen makes a quite serviceable product. I own some Rosen leather and although (in my opinion) there is some better stuff out there, I am most comfortable with Rosen's gear. His Express lineup is alright for sure.
For $150 his "Stylemaster Express" will work well for many. I do have an issue with the metal tabs used to attach the holster and magazine pouch to the harness (as you can see on the Mitch Rosen website) but that's me. I replaced mine with conventional leather tabs and Chicago screws years ago. As a result, I was able to purchase additional holster components for a very reasonable price; the pouch properly fit all the magazines used for each pistol. Now the Rosen rig accommodates three different firearms: (SIG P229, S&W .45 Shield, Glock 26) with a few turns of a screwdriver. If you may not want to "Go big or go home", this is a great way to "Go medium sized or go to the motel".
Mitch Rosen makes a quite serviceable product. I own some Rosen leather and although (in my opinion) there is some better stuff out there, I am most comfortable with Rosen's gear. His Express lineup is alright for sure.
For $150 his "Stylemaster Express" will work well for many. I do have an issue with the metal tabs used to attach the holster and magazine pouch to the harness (as you can see on the Mitch Rosen website) but that's me. I replaced mine with conventional leather tabs and Chicago screws years ago. As a result, I was able to purchase additional holster components for a very reasonable price; the pouch properly fit all the magazines used for each pistol. Now the Rosen rig accommodates three different firearms: (SIG P229, S&W .45 Shield, Glock 26) with a few turns of a screwdriver. If you may not want to "Go big or go home", this is a great way to "Go medium sized or go to the motel".
I've been doing the same. Went with an Alien Gear one. Should be here any month now.
I've been doing the same. Went with an Alien Gear one. Should be here any month now.
I didn’t know Alien Gear made a shoulder rig? You should post pics when you get it?
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