shoulder holsters

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jmac

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looking for shoulder holster for con carry. lots of them at bass pro and cabs. anyone have recommendations on any particular brand or model? :confused:
 
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moellermd

simple i live in the 6th lagest city in america. i am cofronted daily with illegal aliens. i carry to protect my life out side my property. that is why i need a a shoulder hoster. am i wrong? thx for ur response please respond with ur response. hip holsters and hides i have any info from u guys is welcome thx:cool:
 
I don't blame you for wanting to carry. I just do not think that a shoulder holster is the best solution. They are slow to draw and harder to get on target. They are comfy to wear but beyond that I think there are better solutions.
 
moellermd

ok what is ur suggestion ? i will need to pull out of my truck. road rage is out of control down in this part of the country. cant think of a better way to draw form a truck.
 
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From a vehicle a shoulder holster can be a OK choice. The seat belt can cause some problems drawing. Is that the only time you plan on using the shoulder holster? I prefer a strong side carry works for all situations.
 
moellermd

no, in vehicle use is not the only time i plan on carrying. stand up draw imo a shoulder draw is much better than a hip draw. u disagree please explain:)
 
Carrying in Vehicles

jmac said:
no, in vehicle use is not the only time i plan on carrying. stand up draw imo a shoulder draw is much better than a hip draw. u disagree please explain:)
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Why have the weapon holstered on you at all while in a vehicle? Just set it in the console or wedged beside the seat for faster, tangle free, access. Also, when on foot, open carry whenever you can so the baddies know you're packing. Isn't concealing for concealing from people whom you do not want to alarm? Or are openly carried guns targets for robbers and other ripoff artists? With the recent advent of both open and concealed carry, these questions keep leaping into my mind.
 
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jmac said:
no, in vehicle use is not the only time i plan on carrying. stand up draw imo a shoulder draw is much better than a hip draw. u disagree please explain:)
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A strong side carry keeps the gun generally in the same plane as your target/eyes making for quicker target acquisition. The retention device on a strong side carry is easier to manipulate because the holster is more firmly attached and moves less. Also I do not like the idea that my muzzle crosses part of my body while drawing from a shoulder rig.
 
britchaser

have and often do just that . however the thread i started asks for shoulder holter suggestion. i want a good shoulder hoslter. both u and moellermd make good points thank u both. i am thankful for u comments. :cool:
 
moellermd and brit

hey didnt mean to kill this thread. do thank you for ur suggestions. please dont think im an ahole cuz ill not just made up my mind that i need a shouler holster. are u guys law enforcment? if so i do understand ur points and agree. however i am former marine, with lots of close combat experience. please dont take this as being shi!!y cause i dont mean it that way:)
 
No offense taken. I just have no clue what to get for a shoulder rig. In my former life I spent some time as a LEO firearms instructor. I also spent some time carrying the old M9 in a shoulder rig myself.
 
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moellermd

i understand ur point as an law inforcment instructor. can we agree that most close combat encounters happen at less than 3 feet. the pull is about 18 inches to 2 feet from the hip, and about the same from the shoulder? ur practiced at the hipm I am practiced from the shoulder. same draw different angle. all about tacticts. imo i know the hip draw i like the shoulder better. the marines trianed me right might be wrong but i lived thought it lol thank god:cheers:
 
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ithe pull is about 18 inches to 2 feet from the hip, and about the same from the shoulder? ur practiced at the hipm I am practiced from the shoulder. same draw different angle. :
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That would be true if you were going to full extension. When drawing from the strong side with threat at 3 feet, you simply clear the holster point your pistol at target and fire from the hip so to speak. LEO qualification courses usually have this exact situation in there qual course. Most of the time they give you 2-3 sec to fire two rounds. But you need to do what you feel comfortable with.
 
moellermd

interesting ? do u guys wear ur shoulder holsters under ur arm pits tight or do u wear them for cumfort (mid body or lower). :D
 
moellermd

ok i think u talked me out of the shoulder holster. ur points are good ones. thank you very much for your posted replies:thumbsup:
 
I may be a bit late to this party, but I would suggest, no matter which carry position you choose, that you personally try out a few different ones. IMO, a holster is one of those personal choices that it is hard for someone else to make for you. For instance, I'm not a fan of nylon, or clip-on holsters, but a buddy of mine, who is highly competent himself, likes both. If you have a local gunshop, or range, you may talk them into letting you test drive a few models. You may also find a buddy who will let you try a few of his. Good luck, and sorry for not having a clear answer for you. I'm just not sure this question has only one answer.

I also agree on the shoulder rigs being hard to access in most instances, and in having a dedicated and accessible spot for your weapon in the vehicle. You can even dedicate and attach a holster in your vehicle just for that purpose. IWB is my preference for most instances, but to each his own.
 
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dan77, thx for your in put. you are right, about it being a personel thing. i however dont agree with you on a shoulder holster. if you wear it lose/ mid body or lower maybe. if you wear it tight under your arm/ arm pit you can draw it from a vehicle, faster and more effectively, than any hip rig made, imo. i'm right handed, if your left handed, and not the driver. your point is well taken. before some one jumps on, me i ware a suit . the weapon is concealed. i have both shoulder and hip holsters. thx for your in put:D:D
 
All of the shoulder rig problems are when it is truly concealed under a shirt. Pulling up a shirt for the IWB is a LOT simpler/faster than pulling up or unbuttoning a shirt for the shoulder rig.

Outside of the shirt isn't really "concealed" IMO, but a much better option as far as accessability.:cheers:
 
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Good Discussion

jmac said:
hey didnt mean to kill this thread. do thank you for ur suggestions. please dont think im an ahole cuz ill not just made up my mind that i need a shouler holster. are u guys law enforcment? if so i do understand ur points and agree. however i am former marine, with lots of close combat experience. please dont take this as being shi!!y cause i dont mean it that way:)
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This is an interesting thread. I have enjoyed the discussion. I hope you found a good shoulder holster. My mind just went off on concealed and open carry issues, deviating from the gist of your thread: What's a good shoulder holster? No offense or negativity taken nor intended, my good sir.
 
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