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(2/28/02 7:22:05 am)
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I've browsed through several threads talking about CCW holsters. Thought rather than replying to each, that I would start a new topic.
I've carried numerous holsters over the last fifteen years. Some for duty and most off-duty carry. Used to be very fond of Uncle Mike's nylon in the pants holster. Wore two of those out with my Glock. Tried belt rigs, and IWB.
But last year I wound up buying a Gould & Goodrich shoulder holster for the Glock. Had a pouch for two spare magazines on the side. Loved the rig.
So, I bought a Safariland rig on ebay.com for my duty Beretta 96. Had a pouch for handcuffs and a spare magazine. (required to have cuffs when carrying a qualified gun). Thought the weight would be too much for my 5'-7" frame, but LOVED it!
So now I also have one for my S&W 66/4in. and also my S&W 60. The rig for the S&W 66 has a speed loader pouch and cuff pouch too.
I have a medium sized frame. I'm 5'-7" and weigh 190. I weight lift, so I'm bulkier than most. Though hiding a full size Beretta isn't that hard.
I wear my rigs year round. Never had a shoulder holster that took more than a day to get used to wearing. I got in the habit in the summer of wearing a t-shirt and a loose hawaiin shirt. VERY comfortable and kinda dressy! My wife sewed pennies into the corners of the shirt so I could even wear the shirts open and didn't have to worry about the wind exposing the rigs.
For dresser occasions, I'll remove the belt tabs and tuck my shirt in. A little harder to reach the rig, but it's something like a belly band.
I also like the leather rigs better. I'm not a nylon person and also think leather (for my use) is more professional.
Anyone share the same thoughts or disagree?
AntiqueDr
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(2/28/02 8:02:07 am)
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Re: Shoulder Holsters-Thoughts?
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Shoulder holsters have worked for me also with the bigger guns. I'd wonder about a S&W 60... seems the holster has more bulk than the gun does. Is the shoulder rig that much better for you with the small gun?
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Posts: 9
(2/28/02 7:22:05 am)
Reply | Edit | Del All Shoulder Holsters-Thoughts?
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I've browsed through several threads talking about CCW holsters. Thought rather than replying to each, that I would start a new topic.
I've carried numerous holsters over the last fifteen years. Some for duty and most off-duty carry. Used to be very fond of Uncle Mike's nylon in the pants holster. Wore two of those out with my Glock. Tried belt rigs, and IWB.
But last year I wound up buying a Gould & Goodrich shoulder holster for the Glock. Had a pouch for two spare magazines on the side. Loved the rig.
So, I bought a Safariland rig on ebay.com for my duty Beretta 96. Had a pouch for handcuffs and a spare magazine. (required to have cuffs when carrying a qualified gun). Thought the weight would be too much for my 5'-7" frame, but LOVED it!
So now I also have one for my S&W 66/4in. and also my S&W 60. The rig for the S&W 66 has a speed loader pouch and cuff pouch too.
I have a medium sized frame. I'm 5'-7" and weigh 190. I weight lift, so I'm bulkier than most. Though hiding a full size Beretta isn't that hard.
I wear my rigs year round. Never had a shoulder holster that took more than a day to get used to wearing. I got in the habit in the summer of wearing a t-shirt and a loose hawaiin shirt. VERY comfortable and kinda dressy! My wife sewed pennies into the corners of the shirt so I could even wear the shirts open and didn't have to worry about the wind exposing the rigs.
For dresser occasions, I'll remove the belt tabs and tuck my shirt in. A little harder to reach the rig, but it's something like a belly band.
I also like the leather rigs better. I'm not a nylon person and also think leather (for my use) is more professional.
Anyone share the same thoughts or disagree?
AntiqueDr
*TFF Senior Staff*
Posts: 2199
(2/28/02 8:02:07 am)
Reply | Edit | Del
ezSupporter
Re: Shoulder Holsters-Thoughts?
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Shoulder holsters have worked for me also with the bigger guns. I'd wonder about a S&W 60... seems the holster has more bulk than the gun does. Is the shoulder rig that much better for you with the small gun?
We Buy Guns! 1 - 100, Antique or Modern!
www.apaxenterprises.com